Murchison, South Africa
Limpopo · South Africa
Murchison is a small town in Limpopo, South Africa with a population of 1,543. Elevation: 1,729 ft (527 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Murchison
Murchison is a town in Mopani District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,543 |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Coordinates | -23.9021°, 30.6910° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Limpopo |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.4 inches (544 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Murchison
Murchison is a small town in South Africa (Limpopo) with a population of 1,543. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet (527 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.9021°S, 30.6910°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in |
Murchison has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Murchison
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eseding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Murchison
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | HDS | Medium Airport |
| Hendrik Van Eck Airport | PHW | Medium Airport |
| Tzaneen Airport | LTA | Medium Airport |
| Askari Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blyde Canyon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boulders Game Ranch 2 (Microlight) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boulders Game Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Egnep Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garonga Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Giyani Airport | GIY | Small Airport |
| Gravelotte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gravelotte Mine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hippo Pools Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoedspruit Civil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ingwelala | - | Small Airport |
| Jackalberry Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Khoka Moya Airport | KHO | Small Airport |
| Mica Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Motswari Airport | MWR | Small Airport |
| Ndlopfu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nederland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngala Airport | NGL | Small Airport |
| Sandringham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Selati Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tanda Tula Airport | TDT | Small Airport |
| Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Umbabat Aero Camp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wild Rivers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zandspruit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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Murchison has a population of 1,543 residents and is located in South Africa..
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Murchison has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches.
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