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Motetema, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Motetema is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 10,090. Elevation: 3,474 ft (1,059 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

10,090 Population 7/sq mi density
3,474 ft Elevation 1,059 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Motetema

Tafelkop is a town in Sekhukhune District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa.

People

Population10,090
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation3,474 ft (1,059 m)
Population10,090
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation3,474 ft (1,059 m)
Coordinates-25.0947°, 29.4619°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (606 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Motetema

Motetema is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 10,090. The city sits at an elevation of 3,474 feet (1,059 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Motetema

Motetema has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Nov (24.7°C), the coldest is Jun (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 598 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.3°C / 76°F 13.6° / 35.6° 118.9
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 13.9° / 35.4° 98.3
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 12.7° / 35.5° 48.6
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 10.1° / 32.6° 50.3
May 17.2°C / 63°F 6.8° / 29.3° 16.9
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 2.5° / 27.3° 3.2
Jul 13.6°C / 57°F 0.2° / 27.8° 2.3
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 4.2° / 32.3° 1.0
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 7.3° / 35.9° 6.7
Oct 23.1°C / 74°F 9.6° / 38.3° 38.7
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 12.5° / 38.4° 73.8
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 13.4° / 38° 139.5
Motetema enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,474 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above South Africa avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,474 ft (1,059 m)
Area1,401.1 sq mi (3,628.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-25.0947°N, 29.4619°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2022.

Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 88 km
Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 128 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 114 km
Feb 12, 1993 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa M3.4 89 km
Mar 19, 1993 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.3 113 km
Jun 23, 2018 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa M3.0 100 km
Jun 25, 2022 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa M2.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Motetema has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 57°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Motetema

Institution Type Founded Website
Maleoskop Police Tactical Academy (Abandoned) College

Gas Stations in Motetema

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Motetema

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast AerodromeSmall Airport
Benics AirportSmall Airport
Benics AirportSmall Airport
Groblersdal Kob AirportSmall Airport
Lavino AirportSmall Airport
Marble Hall AirportSmall Airport
Middelburg AirportSmall Airport
Walkersons FieldSmall Airport
Winterveldt Mine AirportSmall Airport
Witbank AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
0474

🇿🇦 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 Motetema

What is the population of Motetema?

Motetema has a population of 10,090 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,401.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Motetema?

Motetema enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.

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