Port Shepstone, South Africa

Full City Profile

52,793 Population 78/sq mi density

118 ft Elevation 36 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Port Shepstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	69.4°F
	29% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Area	677.3 sq mi (1,754.1 km²)
Population Density	78/sq mi
Coordinates	-30.7414°N, 30.4550°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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	11 km
Jan 9, 1994	9 km SE of Howick, South Africa	M3.7	135 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	135 km
Jan 27, 1994	52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa	M3.4	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	4.6 in
February	75°F (24°C)	5.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
March	74°F (23°C)	5.1 in
April	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in
May	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in
June	65°F (18°C)	1.1 in	Driest
July	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in
October	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in
November	70°F (21°C)	4.7 in
December	73°F (23°C)	5.0 in

Port Shepstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 64°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (1.1").

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