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Mhlume, Eswatini

Lubombo Region · Eswatini

Mhlume is a small city in Lubombo Region, Eswatini with a population of 8,652. Elevation: 1,010 ft (308 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

8,652 Population 24/sq mi density
1,010 ft Elevation 308 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mbabane Timezone

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About Mhlume

Mhlume Airfield is an airstrip serving Mhlume, an agricultural town in the Lubombo Region of Eswatini. The runway is on the northwest corner of the town.

People

Population8,652
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Population8,652
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Coordinates-26.0261°, 31.8142°
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane
Country🇸🇿 Eswatini
State / ProvinceLubombo Region
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (733 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mhlume

Mhlume is a small city in Eswatini (Lubombo Region) with a population of 8,652. The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet (308 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mbabane.

Mhlume has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Eswatini avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Area361.0 sq mi (935.1 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-26.0261°N, 31.8142°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Eswatini avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 1, 2019.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 131 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 97 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2001 Unnamed Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
March 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
September 71°F (21°C) 1.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
December 78°F (25°C) 4.6 in

Mhlume has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Mhlume

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sugar Cane Museum

Farmers Markets in Mhlume

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Shoprite

Gas Stations in Mhlume

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrol station

Airports Near Mhlume

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQPLarge Airport
Matsapha International AirportMTSMedium Airport
Komatipoort AirportKOFSmall Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mhlume AirportSmall Airport
Piggs Peak AirportSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Simunye AirportSmall Airport
Siteki AirportSmall Airport
Tambankulu AirportSmall Airport
Tambuti AirportSmall Airport
Tshaneni AirportSmall Airport
Ubombo Ranches AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mbabane
Elevation
283 m (929 ft)

🇸🇿 About Eswatini

Capital Mbabane
Population 1,136,191
Area 17,363 km²
GDP (USD) $4,621,191,262
GDP per capita $3,756
HDI 0.695
Life expectancy 64.1 years
Internet users 57.6%
Urban population 25.8%
Currency SZL (Lilangeni)
Languages English, Swazi
Calling code +268
TLD .sz
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mhlume

What is the population of Mhlume?

Mhlume has a population of 8,652 residents and is located in Eswatini. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 361.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mhlume?

Mhlume has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

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