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Matshaye, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Matshaye is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 1,640. Elevation: 1,598 ft (487 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

1,640 Population 0/sq mi density
1,598 ft Elevation 487 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Matshaye

Newington is a town in Ehlanzeni District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.

People

Population1,640
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Population1,640
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Coordinates-24.8101°, 31.3136°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (787 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Matshaye

Matshaye is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 1,640. The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet (487 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Matshaye

Matshaye has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C (73°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (16.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 20.6° / 32.8° 0.0
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 20.8° / 32.9° 0.0
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 19.3° / 32.1° 0.0
Apr 22.9°C / 73°F 15.7° / 30.1° 0.0
May 19.4°C / 67°F 10.4° / 28.3° 0.0
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 5.8° / 26.7° 0.0
Jul 16.1°C / 61°F 5.9° / 26.3° 0.0
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 8.9° / 28.2° 0.0
Sep 22°C / 72°F 13.6° / 30.5° 0.0
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 16.5° / 30.4° 0.0
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 18.5° / 32.4° 0.0
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 19.9° / 32.8° 0.0
Matshaye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above South Africa avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Area4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-24.8101°N, 31.3136°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
19% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 118 km
Feb 16, 2018 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.5 116 km
Jun 12, 2016 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.1 91 km
Aug 16, 2021 South Africa M3.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
November 74°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in

Matshaye has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in June to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.4").

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Hotels in Matshaye

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ulusaba Rock Lodge
Ulusaba Safari Lodge

Airports Near Matshaye

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQPLarge Airport
Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base HoedspruitHDSMedium Airport
Malamala AirportAAMMedium Airport
Skukuza AirportSZKMedium Airport
Arathusa Safari Lodge AirportASSSmall Airport
Askari AirstripSmall Airport
Blyde Canyon AirportSmall Airport
Boulders Game Ranch 2 (Microlight) AirportSmall Airport
Boulders Game Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Buffelshoek AirportSmall Airport
Garonga AirstripSmall Airport
Gowrie AirportSmall Airport
Hazyview AirportHZVSmall Airport
Hippo Pools AirportSmall Airport
Hoedspruit Civil AirfieldSmall Airport
IngwelalaSmall Airport
Inyati AirportINYSmall Airport
Jackalberry AirstripSmall Airport
Khoka Moya AirportKHOSmall Airport
Komatipoort AirportKOFSmall Airport
Londolozi AirportLDZSmall Airport
Londolozi AirstripSmall Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mica Village AirstripSmall Airport
Motswari AirportMWRSmall Airport
Ndlopfu AirfieldSmall Airport
Nederland AirportSmall Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
Ngala AirportNGLSmall Airport
Othawa AirportSmall Airport
Pilgrims Rest AirportSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Sabi Sabi AirportGSSSmall Airport
Sandringham Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Satara (Singita Lebombo) AirportSmall Airport
Singita Safari Lodge AirportSSXSmall Airport
Tanda Tula AirportTDTSmall Airport
Thorny Bush Game Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Ulusaba AirportULXSmall Airport
Umbabat Aero Camp AirfieldSmall Airport
White River Mercy AirSmall Airport
Wild Rivers AirfieldSmall Airport
Zandspruit AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg

🇿🇦 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 Matshaye

What is the population of Matshaye?

Matshaye has a population of 1,640 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,225.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Matshaye?

Matshaye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches.

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