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Harding, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Harding is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 11,434. Elevation: 2,792 ft (851 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

11,434 Population 20/sq mi density
2,792 ft Elevation 851 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
34.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Harding

Harding

Harding is a town situated in the Mzimkulwana River Valley on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

People

Population11,434
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain34.4 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation2,792 ft (851 m)
Population11,434
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation2,792 ft (851 m)
Coordinates-30.5764°, 29.8840°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation34.4 inches (874 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Harding

Harding is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 11,434. The city sits at an elevation of 2,792 feet (851 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Harding

Harding has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1878 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 11.4° / 31.6° 257.5
Feb 20.3°C / 68°F 11.6° / 32.8° 168.0
Mar 19.5°C / 67°F 10.7° / 31° 156.8
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 6.6° / 29.3° 231.1
May 14.7°C / 58°F 5.2° / 27.6° 84.3
Jun 12°C / 54°F 3° / 25.1° 60.3
Jul 11.5°C / 53°F 1.7° / 26.2° 15.5
Aug 13.1°C / 56°F 2.5° / 28.6° 30.8
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 4.2° / 32.9° 121.3
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 6.6° / 33.9° 222.1
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 9° / 32.6° 204.1
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 9.7° / 33.8° 326.2
Harding enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,792 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above South Africa avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,792 ft (851 m)
Area580.3 sq mi (1,502.8 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-30.5764°N, 29.8840°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
9% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 18, 2016.

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 136 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 53 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 122 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 140 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 93 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
February 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest
March 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Harding has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Harding

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sutton Primary School
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Radio Stations near Harding

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Al Husnaa Quran Radio MP3

Gas Stations in Harding

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
Engen

Banks in Harding

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ithala Bank

Airports Near Harding

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Margate AirportMGHMedium Airport
Bizana AirportSmall Airport
Delta Golf AirstripSmall Airport
Diamond Valley AirportSmall Airport
Glendower FarmSmall Airport
H M S Bastard Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Harding AirportSmall Airport
Hibberdene AirportSmall Airport
Kokstad AirportSmall Airport
Mkambati AirportMBMSmall Airport
The Grange AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Harding

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Andrews Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1874
Postal Code
4680

🇿🇦 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 Harding

What is the population of Harding?

Harding has a population of 11,434 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 580.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Harding?

Harding enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches.

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