Nkowakowa, South Africa

Full City Profile

51,350 Population 32/sq mi density

1,916 ft Elevation 584 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Nkowakowa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	70.1°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,916 ft (584 m)
Area	1,597.2 sq mi (4,136.7 km²)
Population Density	32/sq mi
Coordinates	-23.8878°N, 30.2871°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

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	61 km
Jun 12, 2016	25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.1	68 km
Aug 16, 2021	South Africa	M3.3	33 km
Jun 23, 2018	31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa	M3.0	64 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
February	77°F (25°C)	5.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
March	75°F (24°C)	2.8 in
April	71°F (22°C)	1.8 in
May	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in
June	60°F (16°C)	0.4 in
July	60°F (16°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	0.4 in
September	69°F (20°C)	0.8 in
October	73°F (23°C)	1.8 in
November	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in
December	76°F (25°C)	4.4 in

Nkowakowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.3").

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