Nthabalala, South Africa

Full City Profile

5,969 Population 2/sq mi density

3,533 ft Elevation 1,077 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Nthabalala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	65.9°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,533 ft (1,077 m)
Area	3,349.2 sq mi (8,674.4 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-23.2196°N, 29.9927°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.02"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

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	115 km
Jun 12, 2016	25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.1	134 km
Aug 16, 2021	South Africa	M3.3	80 km
Jun 23, 2018	31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa	M3.0	117 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	6.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	71°F (22°C)	6.0 in
March	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
April	66°F (19°C)	1.8 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.9 in
June	57°F (14°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	57°F (14°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
August	61°F (16°C)	0.5 in
September	65°F (19°C)	1.0 in
October	68°F (20°C)	2.4 in
November	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
December	72°F (22°C)	4.9 in

Nthabalala has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.5").

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