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Moloto South, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Moloto South is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 22,076. Elevation: 4,383 ft (1,336 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

22,076 Population 21/sq mi density
4,383 ft Elevation 1,336 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Moloto South

Moloto South

KwaMhlanga is a town in the Nkangala district municipality of the Mpumalanga province in South Africa. It is the spiritual home of the Ndebele tribe that settled here in the early 18th century.

People

Population22,076
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation4,383 ft (1,336 m)
Population22,076
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation4,383 ft (1,336 m)
Coordinates-25.4628°, 28.6504°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (496 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Moloto South

Moloto South is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 22,076. The city sits at an elevation of 4,383 feet (1,336 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Moloto South

Moloto South has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Nov (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 628 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 11.8° / 34° 112.7
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 12.4° / 33.4° 104.9
Mar 21.7°C / 71°F 11.6° / 33.4° 52.0
Apr 18.3°C / 65°F 7.6° / 30° 55.5
May 15.3°C / 60°F 4.1° / 27.6° 13.2
Jun 11.7°C / 53°F 0.6° / 25.1° 5.0
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F -1.6° / 25.8° 3.7
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 1.9° / 29.8° 1.3
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 5.8° / 33.6° 7.8
Oct 21.5°C / 71°F 7.6° / 36.8° 43.3
Nov 22.9°C / 73°F 10.4° / 36.1° 80.4
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 12.2° / 35.8° 147.7
Moloto South enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,383 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,383 ft (1,336 m)
Area1,070.3 sq mi (2,772.1 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-25.4628°N, 28.6504°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 31, 2024.

Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 147 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 108 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 125 km
Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 59 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 120 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 147 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 112 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 137 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 147 km
Jun 29, 2018 13 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.5 149 km
Aug 21, 2014 18 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.5 150 km
Feb 14, 1990 13 km NE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.5 147 km
Feb 20, 2018 7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.5 127 km
Apr 26, 1998 6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa M4.5 88 km
Apr 15, 1992 4 km S of Brits, South Africa M4.4 90 km
Mar 1, 1996 7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa M4.4 85 km
Feb 7, 2017 7 km WNW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.4 142 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.4 123 km
Feb 25, 2015 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.4 147 km
Jul 20, 2005 4 km SSE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
April 65°F (19°C) 1.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in

Moloto South has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Moloto South

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ukhozi FM S.A AAC+ 48 kbps
Pretoria FM AAC
GrootFM AAC
Radio Pulpit AAC
Tuks FM alternative, rock AAC
Harties FM 2000's, 60's MP3 320 kbps
KM RADIO MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Moloto South

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
School library0.0

Gas Stations in Moloto South

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
TotalEnergies

Airports Near Moloto South

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lanseria International AirportHLALarge Airport
O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge Airport
Grand Central AirportGCJMedium Airport
Swartkop Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Waterkloof Air Force BaseWKFMedium Airport
Wonderboom AirportPRYMedium Airport
Aero 57 AirportSmall Airport
Aeropark Zyn KraalSmall Airport
Bapsfontein AirportSmall Airport
Benics AirportSmall Airport
Benics AirportSmall Airport
Blesbokfontain AirportSmall Airport
Bonwa Phala AirportSmall Airport
Delmas AirportSmall Airport
Eagles Creek Aviation Estate AirportSmall Airport
Fly Inn EstateSmall Airport
Freeway AirportSmall Airport
Grasslands AirfieldSmall Airport
Haakdoornboom AirportSmall Airport
Kitty Hawk AirportSmall Airport
Marble Hall AirportSmall Airport
Microland Flight ParkSmall Airport
New Largo AirportSmall Airport
Petit AirportSmall Airport
Rhino Park AirfieldSmall Airport
Sace AirportSmall Airport
Vanggatfontein AirportSmall Airport
Warmbaths AirportSmall Airport
Witbank AirportSmall Airport
Zebula AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,325 m (4,347 ft)
Founded
1914

🇿🇦 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 Moloto South

What is the population of Moloto South?

Moloto South has a population of 22,076 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 1,070.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moloto South?

Moloto South enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches.

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