Nkandla, South Africa

Full City Profile

4,261 Population 4/sq mi density

3,648 ft Elevation 1,112 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Nkandla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,648 ft (1,112 m)
Area	1,010.2 sq mi (2,616.4 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.6207°N, 31.0907°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"

10% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.31"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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	78 km
Jan 9, 1994	9 km SE of Howick, South Africa	M3.7	128 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	109 km
Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	47 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	4.9 in
February	69°F (21°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
March	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in
April	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
June	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
July	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
August	58°F (15°C)	1.0 in
September	62°F (16°C)	1.9 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
November	66°F (19°C)	4.7 in
December	68°F (20°C)	5.3 in	Wettest

Nkandla has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.6").

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