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Pennington, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Pennington is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 3,337. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

3,337 Population 20/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Pennington

Pennington

Pennington is a small coastal town on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Apart from a large sugarcane and dairy farming industry, it also hosts scores of holiday makers who flock to the seaside during the December holidays.

People

Population3,337
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population3,337
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates-30.3685°, 30.7025°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,021 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pennington

Pennington is a small town in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 3,337. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Pennington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above South Africa avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area164.7 sq mi (426.7 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-30.3685°N, 30.7025°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 41 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 100 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
February 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
May 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
November 71°F (21°C) 4.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in

Pennington has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Pennington

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Farmers Markets in Pennington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ifafa Beach Market

Restaurants in Pennington

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mpithi Beach kiosk
Poison Apple

Train Stations in Pennington

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kelso
Pennington

Bus Stations in Pennington

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Margate Coach Umdoni Stop

Golf Courses in Pennington

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Selbourne Golf Estate

Airports Near Pennington

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Margate AirportMGHMedium Airport
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZBMedium Airport
Virginia AirportVIRMedium Airport
Alverstone AirfieldSmall Airport
Baynesfield Estate AirportSmall Airport
Delta Golf AirstripSmall Airport
Hibberdene AirportSmall Airport
Scottburg AirportSmall Airport
Scottburgh AirfieldSmall Airport
The Grange AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pennington

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Penington Post Office
Pennington
Umdoni

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
4183

🇿🇦 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 Pennington

What is the population of Pennington?

Pennington has a population of 3,337 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 164.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pennington?

Pennington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

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