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Embhojeni, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Embhojeni is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 12,589. Elevation: 1,168 ft (356 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,589 Population 6/sq mi density
1,168 ft Elevation 356 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Embhojeni

Embhojeni

Jeppes Reef, is a small rural village on the R570 road in Ehlanzeni District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, 25 kilometres (16 mi) south-southeast of Kaapmuiden, and just over 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the border with Eswatini. It is just south of Schoemansdal.

People

Population12,589
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Population12,589
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Coordinates-25.7179°, 31.4793°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (783 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Embhojeni

Embhojeni is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 12,589. The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet (356 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Embhojeni

Embhojeni has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Dec (24.9°C), the coldest is Jun (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 850 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 14.3° / 36.9° 125.7
Feb 24°C / 75°F 15.5° / 35.5° 191.8
Mar 23.1°C / 73°F 14.5° / 35.5° 84.7
Apr 20.8°C / 69°F 11.7° / 34.4° 67.3
May 18.6°C / 65°F 8.4° / 31.6° 30.3
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 5.8° / 30.2° 16.8
Jul 15.8°C / 61°F 4.5° / 30.6° 9.7
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 7.9° / 35.9° 6.3
Sep 20.7°C / 69°F 8.5° / 37.7° 29.9
Oct 22.5°C / 73°F 10.4° / 40.8° 59.0
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 13.3° / 40.3° 86.4
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 14.1° / 39.9° 141.9
Embhojeni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above South Africa avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Area2,275.8 sq mi (5,894.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-25.7179°N, 31.4793°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 91 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 87 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
March 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
August 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in

Embhojeni has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Embhojeni

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KAYA FM 95.9 african, alternative UNKNOWN

Airports Near Embhojeni

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQPLarge Airport
Barberton Airport-Medium Airport
Blackie Swart Airport-Small Airport
Hazyview AirportHZVSmall Airport
Komatipoort AirportKOFSmall Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mhlume Airport-Small Airport
Msauli Airport-Small Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
New Scotland Airport-Small Airport
Piggs Peak Airport-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
Simunye Airport-Small Airport
Tambankulu Airport-Small Airport
Tshaneni Airport-Small Airport
White River Mercy Air-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Embhojeni

What is the population of Embhojeni?

Embhojeni has a population of 12,589 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,275.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Embhojeni?

Embhojeni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

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