Pinetown, South Africa

Full City Profile

144,026 Population 4,330/sq mi density

1,060 ft Elevation 323 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Pinetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	70.3°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	76°F (24°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,060 ft (323 m)
Area	33.3 sq mi (86.1 km²)
Population Density	4,330/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.8207°N, 30.8867°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.24"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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	99 km
Jul 26, 1991	10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa	M3.8	102 km
Jan 9, 1994	9 km SE of Howick, South Africa	M3.7	65 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	34 km
Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (24°C)	5.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	75°F (24°C)	4.8 in
March	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in
April	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in
June	61°F (16°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
July	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in
August	63°F (17°C)	1.8 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.6 in
October	67°F (20°C)	3.8 in
November	70°F (21°C)	4.2 in
December	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in

Pinetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.8").

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