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Ncotshane, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Ncotshane is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 19,562. Elevation: 1,030 ft (314 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

19,562 Population 12/sq mi density
1,030 ft Elevation 314 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Ncotshane

Ncotshane is a township in the town of PongolaZululand District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

People

Population19,562
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Population19,562
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Coordinates-27.3420°, 31.5800°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ncotshane

Ncotshane is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 19,562. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet (314 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Ncotshane

Ncotshane has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (25°C), the coldest is Jul (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 885 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 15.3° / 38.3° 122.9
Feb 24.7°C / 76°F 16.4° / 37° 152.2
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 15.3° / 37.8° 73.5
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 12.6° / 36.1° 74.4
May 19.5°C / 67°F 10.2° / 33° 24.3
Jun 17.1°C / 63°F 7.7° / 32.3° 21.1
Jul 17°C / 63°F 7° / 31.9° 10.5
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 8.8° / 37.1° 14.6
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 9.1° / 38.3° 63.7
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 11.5° / 40.1° 78.9
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 13.8° / 40.4° 96.9
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 15° / 39.4° 152.1
Ncotshane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above South Africa avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Area1,670.1 sq mi (4,325.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-27.3420°N, 31.5800°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 136 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 78 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
May 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in

Ncotshane has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.5").

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Airports Near Ncotshane

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mkuze AirportMZQMedium Airport
Big Bend Sugar E AirportSmall Airport
Hluhluwe AirportHLWSmall Airport
Ingwavuma AirportSmall Airport
Itala AirportSmall Airport
Jozini AirportSmall Airport
Kubuta AirportSmall Airport
Lavumisa AirportSmall Airport
Matata AirportSmall Airport
Nhlangano AirportSmall Airport
Nongoma AirportSmall Airport
Nsoko AirportSmall Airport
Piet Retief AirportSmall Airport
Pongola AirportSmall Airport
Tambuti AirportSmall Airport
Ubombo Ranches AirportSmall Airport
Zulu Inyala AirportPZLSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
3151

🇿🇦 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 Ncotshane

What is the population of Ncotshane?

Ncotshane has a population of 19,562 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ncotshane?

Ncotshane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.

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