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Louwsburg, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Louwsburg is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 4,865. Elevation: 4,101 ft (1,250 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

4,865 Population 3/sq mi density
4,101 ft Elevation 1,250 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Louwsburg

Louwsburg

Louwsburg is a small town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Louwsburg was a small village named after a farmer, Louw, who donated his farm Toggevonden for establishing of the town in 1925.

People

Population4,865
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Population4,865
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Coordinates-27.5786°, 31.2894°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (808 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Louwsburg

Louwsburg is a small town in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 4,865. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet (1,250 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Louwsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above South Africa avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Area1,856.0 sq mi (4,807.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5786°N, 31.2894°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 149 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 67 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 142 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in

Louwsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in June to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Hotels in Louwsburg

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mbizo Bush Camp
Ntshondwe Camp
Thalu Bush Camp

Restaurants in Louwsburg

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Kraal

Gas Stations in Louwsburg

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ithala Game Reserve Petrol Station

Airports Near Louwsburg

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi AirportULDMedium Airport
Big Bend Sugar E AirportSmall Airport
Ingwavuma AirportSmall Airport
Itala AirportSmall Airport
Kubuta AirportSmall Airport
Lavumisa AirportSmall Airport
Matata AirportSmall Airport
Nhlangano AirportSmall Airport
Nongoma AirportSmall Airport
Nsoko AirportSmall Airport
Piet Retief AirportSmall Airport
Pongola AirportSmall Airport
Vryheid AirportVYDSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,290 m (4,232 ft)
Founded
1920
Postal Code
3150

🇿🇦 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 Louwsburg

What is the population of Louwsburg?

Louwsburg has a population of 4,865 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,856.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Louwsburg?

Louwsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches.

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