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Leslie, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Leslie is a mid-size city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 39,514. Elevation: 5,495 ft (1,675 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

39,514 Population 29/sq mi density
5,495 ft Elevation 1,675 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Leslie

Leslie is a town in Gert Sibande District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. It is part of Leandra. The village is 63 km west of Bethal and 56 km east-south-east of Springs. Administered by a village council, it was laid out on the farm Brakkefontein and proclaimed in December 1939, an extension being proclaimed in December 1957. The village is thought to be named after Leslie in Fife, Scotland.

People

Population39,514
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation5,495 ft (1,675 m)
Population39,514
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation5,495 ft (1,675 m)
Coordinates-26.3674°, 28.9189°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (497 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Leslie

Leslie is a mid-size city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 39,514. The city sits at an elevation of 5,495 feet (1,675 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Leslie

Leslie has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Dec (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 594 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 9.4° / 32.7° 100.7
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 10° / 32.3° 87.7
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 10.1° / 31.4° 48.5
Apr 16°C / 61°F 4.4° / 28° 61.9
May 12.8°C / 55°F 0.8° / 25.1° 12.5
Jun 9.1°C / 48°F -2.1° / 22.9° 6.1
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F -4.2° / 23° 8.1
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F -1.5° / 27.1° 2.4
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 2.7° / 31.6° 18.6
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 5.1° / 34.6° 49.3
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 8.7° / 33.9° 77.2
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 9.5° / 33.8° 121.0
Leslie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,495 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above South Africa avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,495 ft (1,675 m)
Area1,370.1 sq mi (3,548.5 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-26.3674°N, 28.9189°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

363 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 144 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 131 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 76 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 112 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 139 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 136 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 137 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 121 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 133 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 11 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 148 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 16 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 136 km
Jan 9, 2015 11 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 137 km
Jun 11, 2015 6 km N of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 142 km
Aug 31, 2014 10 km NE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 135 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 127 km
Aug 21, 2014 18 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.5 124 km
Mar 14, 2018 10 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.5 136 km
Jun 26, 2001 4 km ESE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in

Leslie has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 48°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Leslie

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ukhozi FM S.A AAC+ 48 kbps

Train Stations in Leslie

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leslie

Gas Stations in Leslie

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies
ZA #1659463371

Airports Near Leslie

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge Airport
Secunda AirportZECMedium Airport
Waterkloof Air Force BaseWKFMedium Airport
Wonderboom AirportPRYMedium Airport
Aeropark Zyn KraalSmall Airport
Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) AirportSmall Airport
Bapsfontein AirportSmall Airport
Benics AirportSmall Airport
Benics AirportSmall Airport
Bethal AirportSmall Airport
Bierman Landgoed AirstripSmall Airport
Blesbokfontain AirportSmall Airport
Brakpan AirportSmall Airport
Dasville AirportSmall Airport
Delmas AirportSmall Airport
Devon AirportSmall Airport
Dunnottar AirfieldSmall Airport
Evander Landing Strip AirportSmall Airport
Fly Inn EstateSmall Airport
Grootbraai AirportSmall Airport
Heidelburg AirportSmall Airport
Jim Fouche Resort AirportSmall Airport
Kitty Hawk AirportSmall Airport
Komati Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Kriel AirportSmall Airport
Lekoa AirstripSmall Airport
Microland Flight ParkSmall Airport
Middelburg AirportSmall Airport
New Largo AirportSmall Airport
Petit AirportSmall Airport
Pietersrus AirportSmall Airport
Pullenshope Hendrina AirportSmall Airport
Rhino Park AirfieldSmall Airport
Sace AirportSmall Airport
Springs AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunset Shores AirfieldSmall Airport
Tutuka Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Vanggatfontein AirportSmall Airport
Villiers AirportSmall Airport
Witbank AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
2265

🇿🇦 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 Leslie

What is the population of Leslie?

Leslie has a population of 39,514 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 1,370.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Leslie?

Leslie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches.

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