Mpophomeni, South Africa

Full City Profile

30,830 Population 40/sq mi density

3,619 ft Elevation 1,103 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Mpophomeni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,619 ft (1,103 m)
Area	766.5 sq mi (1,985.2 km²)
Population Density	40/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.5682°N, 30.1862°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 0.9"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.47"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jun 16, 2015	19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa	M4.3	143 km
Jul 26, 1991	10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa	M3.8	123 km
Jan 9, 1994	9 km SE of Howick, South Africa	M3.7	12 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	53 km
Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	120 km
Aug 21, 1990	27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho	M3.1	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
February	69°F (20°C)	4.9 in	Warmest
March	67°F (20°C)	4.5 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
June	53°F (11°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	49°F (10°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
August	56°F (13°C)	1.0 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
November	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in
December	67°F (20°C)	5.2 in

Mpophomeni has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.5").

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