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Pelindaba, South Africa
Mpumalanga · South Africa
Pelindaba is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 1,768. Elevation: 2,362 ft (720 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pelindaba
Pelindaba is South Africa's main nuclear research centre, run by the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation. It is situated south-east of the Hartbeespoort Dam, approximately 33 km (22 miles) west of Pretoria, on the farm that once belonged to Gustav Preller. During the apartheid era, it was the location where South Africa's atomic bombs were partially developed and constructed.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,768 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,362 ft (720 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.6075°, 31.0117° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Mpumalanga |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pelindaba
Pelindaba is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 1,768. The city sits at an elevation of 2,362 feet (720 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,362 ft (720 m) |
| Area | 4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.6075°N, 31.0117°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in |
Pelindaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.3").
Libraries in Pelindaba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khulani Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pelindaba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Sensation |
Airports Near Pelindaba
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | HDS | Medium Airport |
| Hendrik Van Eck Airport | PHW | Medium Airport |
| Malamala Airport | AAM | Medium Airport |
| Skukuza Airport | SZK | Medium Airport |
| Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport | ASS | Small Airport |
| Askari Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blyde Canyon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boulders Game Ranch 2 (Microlight) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boulders Game Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buffelshoek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Egnep Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garonga Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gowrie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gravelotte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gravelotte Mine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazyview Airport | HZV | Small Airport |
| Hippo Pools Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoedspruit Civil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ingwelala | - | Small Airport |
| Inyati Airport | INY | Small Airport |
| Jackalberry Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Khoka Moya Airport | KHO | Small Airport |
| Kudu Private Nature Reserve | - | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airport | LDZ | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lydenburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mica Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Motswari Airport | MWR | Small Airport |
| Ndlopfu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nederland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngala Airport | NGL | Small Airport |
| Othawa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pilgrims Rest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabi Sabi Airport | GSS | Small Airport |
| Sandringham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Selati Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Singita Safari Lodge Airport | SSX | Small Airport |
| Tanda Tula Airport | TDT | Small Airport |
| Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ulusaba Airport | ULX | Small Airport |
| Umbabat Aero Camp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| White River Mercy Air | - | Small Airport |
| Wild Rivers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zandspruit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Pelindaba?
Pelindaba has a population of 1,768 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,225.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pelindaba?
Pelindaba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.