Lobamba, Eswatini

Full City Profile

114,585 Population 2,273/sq mi density
2,277 ft Elevation 694 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Lobamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation2,277 ft (694 m)
Area50.4 sq mi (130.6 km²)
Population Density2,273/sq mi
Coordinates26.4667°S, 31.2000°E
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 111 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 37 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 84 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 7.1 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
October 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
November 71°F (21°C) 5.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in

Lobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.5").

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