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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).

1,543 Population 0/sq mi density
1,729 ft Elevation 527 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
21.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Murchison

Murchison is a town in Mopani District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa.

People

Population1,543
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Population1,543
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Coordinates-23.9021°, 30.6910°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceLimpopo
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation21.4 inches (544 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Murchison has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above South Africa avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area3,722.9 sq mi (9,642.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-23.9021°N, 30.6910°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Feb 16, 2018 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.5 21 km
Jun 12, 2016 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.1 31 km
Aug 16, 2021 South Africa M3.3 24 km
Jun 23, 2018 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa M3.0 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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Schools in Murchison

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
eseding Primary School
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Airports Near Murchison

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base HoedspruitHDSMedium Airport
Hendrik Van Eck AirportPHWMedium Airport
Tzaneen AirportLTAMedium Airport
Askari AirstripSmall Airport
Blyde Canyon AirportSmall Airport
Boulders Game Ranch 2 (Microlight) AirportSmall Airport
Boulders Game Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Egnep AirportSmall Airport
Garonga AirstripSmall Airport
Giyani AirportGIYSmall Airport
Gravelotte AirportSmall Airport
Gravelotte Mine AirstripSmall Airport
Hippo Pools AirportSmall Airport
Hoedspruit Civil AirfieldSmall Airport
IngwelalaSmall Airport
Jackalberry AirstripSmall Airport
Khoka Moya AirportKHOSmall Airport
Mica Village AirstripSmall Airport
Motswari AirportMWRSmall Airport
Ndlopfu AirfieldSmall Airport
Nederland AirportSmall Airport
Ngala AirportNGLSmall Airport
Sandringham Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Selati AirstripSmall Airport
Tanda Tula AirportTDTSmall Airport
Thorny Bush Game Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Umbabat Aero Camp AirfieldSmall Airport
Wild Rivers AirfieldSmall Airport
Zandspruit AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
4250

🇿🇦 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 Murchison

What is the population of Murchison?

Murchison has a population of 1,543 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,722.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Murchison?

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. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches.

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