Mvelaphanda, South Africa

Full City Profile

1,872 Population 1/sq mi density

2,087 ft Elevation 636 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Mvelaphanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	69.7°F
	29% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,087 ft (636 m)
Area	2,763.1 sq mi (7,156.4 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-23.0703°N, 30.4025°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 6.69"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

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	100 km
Jun 12, 2016	25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.1	124 km
Aug 16, 2021	South Africa	M3.3	74 km
Jun 23, 2018	31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa	M3.0	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	6.2 in
February	76°F (24°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
March	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
April	71°F (21°C)	1.5 in
May	67°F (19°C)	0.9 in
June	62°F (17°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
August	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
September	70°F (21°C)	1.0 in
October	72°F (22°C)	2.3 in
November	74°F (24°C)	3.9 in
December	76°F (25°C)	4.3 in	Warmest

Mvelaphanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in July to 76°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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