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Mooiplaas, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Mooiplaas is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 4,196. Elevation: 2,730 ft (832 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

4,196 Population 1/sq mi density
2,730 ft Elevation 832 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
34.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Mooiplaas

Mooiplaas is a town in Gert Sibande District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.

People

Population4,196
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,730 ft (832 m)
Population4,196
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,730 ft (832 m)
Coordinates-26.0628°, 30.8787°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation34.9 inches (885 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mooiplaas

Mooiplaas is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 4,196. The city sits at an elevation of 2,730 feet (832 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Mooiplaas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,730 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,730 ft (832 m)
Area2,933.9 sq mi (7,598.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-26.0628°N, 30.8787°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 56 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 25 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 120 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 7.1 in Wettest
February 71°F (21°C) 6.3 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in

Mooiplaas has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Mooiplaas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bulembu Museum

Airports Near Mooiplaas

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQPLarge Airport
Barberton AirportMedium Airport
Matsapha International AirportMTSMedium Airport
Amsterdam AirportSmall Airport
Blackie Swart AirportSmall Airport
Holbank AirportSmall Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Msauli AirportSmall Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
New Scotland AirportSmall Airport
Piggs Peak AirportSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Sappi / NgodwanaSmall Airport
Tshaneni AirportSmall Airport
Walkersons FieldSmall Airport
White River Mercy AirSmall 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 Mooiplaas

What is the population of Mooiplaas?

Mooiplaas has a population of 4,196 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,933.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mooiplaas?

Mooiplaas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.9 inches.

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