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New Hanover, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

New Hanover is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 3,804. Elevation: 2,536 ft (773 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

3,804 Population 5/sq mi density
2,536 ft Elevation 773 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About New Hanover

New Hanover is a small town in the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 35 kilometres (22 mi) north-east of Pietermaritzburg and 37 kilometres (23 mi) south of Greytown. It was founded in 1850 and has been administered by a health committee since 1933. It was named after city of Hanover in Germany by the German settlers.

People

Population3,804
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation2,536 ft (773 m)
Population3,804
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,536 ft (773 m)
Coordinates-29.3552°, 30.5280°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.4 inches (797 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About New Hanover

New Hanover is a small town in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 3,804. The city sits at an elevation of 2,536 feet (773 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in New Hanover

New Hanover has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 867 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 15.3° / 25.7° 143.4
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.9° 113.1
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 13.9° / 25.6° 97.3
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 10.6° / 23.2° 44.1
May 14.3°C / 58°F 6.8° / 21.8° 24.2
Jun 11.9°C / 53°F 3.6° / 20.1° 11.9
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 3.5° / 19.6° 19.1
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 5.8° / 21.5° 15.6
Sep 15.9°C / 61°F 9.1° / 22.7° 27.5
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 11° / 22.2° 93.4
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 12.6° / 23.8° 114.1
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 14.4° / 25.1° 163.7
New Hanover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,536 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,536 ft (773 m)
Area804.3 sq mi (2,083.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-29.3552°N, 30.5280°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M4.3 105 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 144 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 30 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 29 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
December 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in

New Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in New Hanover

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
New Hanover Preparatory School
New Hanover Primary Farm School
St. Joseph's Secondary School
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Radio Stations near New Hanover

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Megazone South MP3 128 kbps
Kakarela FM news talk music MP3
uMgungundlovu FM 107.6 community, education UNKNOWN

Museums in New Hanover

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Voortreker

Libraries in New Hanover

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hilton College Library0.0
Hilton Library0.0
Msunduzi Municipal Library, Bessie Head Library0.0
Msunduzi Municipal Library, Bessie Head Library0.0
TWC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in New Hanover

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farm Stall At The Rotunda

Train Stations in New Hanover

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Alida
New Hanover

Gas Stations in New Hanover

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near New Hanover

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Shaka International AirportDURLarge Airport
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZBMedium Airport
Virginia AirportVIRMedium Airport
Alverstone AirfieldSmall Airport
Ballito Bay (Dolphin Coast) AirportSmall Airport
Baynesfield Estate AirportSmall Airport
Clan AirportSmall Airport
Estcourt AirportSmall Airport
Greytown AirportSmall Airport
Howick AirportSmall Airport
New Hanover AirportSmall Airport
Siteka AirportSmall Airport
Treverton College AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in New Hanover

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
uMshwathi New Hanover Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in New Hanover

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
New Hanover Lutheran Evangelical

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1850
Postal Code
3230

🇿🇦 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 New Hanover

What is the population of New Hanover?

New Hanover has a population of 3,804 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 804.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in New Hanover?

New Hanover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.

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