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Himeville, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Himeville is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 2,033. Elevation: 5,098 ft (1,554 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2,033 Population 3/sq mi density
5,098 ft Elevation 1,554 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Himeville

Himeville

Himeville is a small village/town situated in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, approx 130 km from Pietermaritzburg on the route to the Sani Pass and the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Himeville is the closest town to the Sani Pass which links the town with Mokhotlong in Lesotho.

People

Population2,033
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation5,098 ft (1,554 m)
Population2,033
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,098 ft (1,554 m)
Coordinates-29.7468°, 29.5136°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Himeville

Himeville is a small town in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 2,033. The city sits at an elevation of 5,098 feet (1,554 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Himeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,098 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,098 ft (1,554 m)
Area766.5 sq mi (1,985.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-29.7468°N, 29.5136°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.05"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 99 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 145 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 134 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 79 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 119 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 128 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 65°F (18°C) 6.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in

Himeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 46°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Himeville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Himeville Fort Museum

Hotels in Himeville

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Himeville Arms Hotel
Sani Pass Hotel
The Himeville Arms

Restaurants in Himeville

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Rose & Quail

Train Stations in Himeville

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pevensey
Woodford

Gas Stations in Himeville

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen
ZA #87199911

Airports Near Himeville

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Diamond Valley AirportSmall Airport
Drakensberg Gardens AirportSmall Airport
Estcourt AirportSmall Airport
Himeville AirfieldSmall Airport
Howick AirportSmall Airport
Letseng AirportSmall Airport
Malefiloane AirstripSmall Airport
Mashai Store AirportSmall Airport
Matabeng Store AirportSmall Airport
Matabeng Village AirportSmall Airport
Matatiele AirportSmall Airport
Matsaile AirportMSGSmall Airport
Mokhotlong AirportMKHSmall Airport
Sehlabathebe AirportSmall Airport
Sehonghong AirportSHKSmall Airport
Siteka AirportSmall Airport
St. Theresa AirportSmall Airport
The Grange AirportSmall Airport
Tlokoeng AirportTKOSmall Airport
Treverton College AirstripSmall Airport
Underberg AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1905
Postal Code
3256

🇿🇦 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 Himeville

What is the population of Himeville?

Himeville has a population of 2,033 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 766.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Himeville?

Himeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

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