Pongola, South Africa

Full City Profile

1,680 Population 1,209/sq mi density

1,001 ft Elevation 305 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Pongola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	69.2°F
	28% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,001 ft (305 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density	1,209/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.3781°N, 31.6190°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Feb 7, 2000	22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini	M4.5	141 km
May 27, 2012	14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa	M4.4	83 km
Jul 1, 2019	36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini	M3.7	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
February	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
March	74°F (23°C)	2.9 in
April	70°F (21°C)	1.7 in
May	65°F (19°C)	0.9 in
June	61°F (16°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	61°F (16°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
August	64°F (18°C)	0.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	1.6 in
October	70°F (21°C)	2.9 in
November	72°F (22°C)	3.8 in
December	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in

Pongola has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.5").

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