Emalahleni, South Africa

Full City Profile

373,403 Population 5,888/sq mi density

5,344 ft Elevation 1,629 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Emalahleni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,344 ft (1,629 m)
Area	63.4 sq mi (164.3 km²)
Population Density	5,888/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.8713°N, 29.2332°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 29, 2023.

Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	119 km
Dec 2, 2013	33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa	M4.8	122 km
Mar 13, 2022	14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	78 km
Jul 12, 2002	14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	64 km
Jul 7, 2013	43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa	M4.6	137 km
Apr 26, 1998	6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa	M4.5	125 km
Feb 20, 2018	7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.5	150 km
Mar 1, 1996	7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa	M4.4	103 km
Jan 23, 2018	4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.4	149 km
Apr 15, 1992	4 km S of Brits, South Africa	M4.4	147 km
Nov 18, 2013	8 km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa	M4.3	133 km
Dec 18, 2009	5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M4.2	110 km
Jul 30, 2021	12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.2	113 km
Dec 24, 2000	11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.1	113 km
Jun 13, 1991	6 km W of Randburg, South Africa	M3.9	132 km
Apr 28, 2006	6 km SSW of Alberton, South Africa	M3.8	124 km
Jun 24, 1991	6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa	M3.7	93 km
May 27, 1995	4 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.7	109 km
Nov 11, 1992	South Africa	M3.6	147 km
Jun 2, 2006	19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa	M3.6	71 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	5.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	67°F (20°C)	3.6 in
March	66°F (19°C)	3.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
May	56°F (13°C)	0.5 in
June	51°F (11°C)	0.3 in
July	51°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	56°F (13°C)	0.3 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.9 in
October	65°F (18°C)	2.8 in
November	65°F (18°C)	4.7 in
December	67°F (20°C)	4.4 in

Emalahleni has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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