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Scottburgh, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Scottburgh is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 23,949. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

23,949 Population 145/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Scottburgh

Scottburgh

Scottburgh is a coastal resort town located along the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It situated south of the mouth of the Mpambanyoni River (confuser of birds).

People

Population23,949
Density145/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population23,949
Population Density145 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates-30.2867°, 30.7532°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,012 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Scottburgh

Scottburgh is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 23,949. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Scottburgh

Scottburgh has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (17.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1812 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 18.7° / 29.5° 244.0
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 19° / 31.1° 155.3
Mar 23.4°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29.5° 145.0
Apr 21.3°C / 70°F 15.3° / 29.9° 227.9
May 20°C / 68°F 13.7° / 29.3° 86.6
Jun 18°C / 64°F 11.8° / 26.7° 61.5
Jul 17.3°C / 63°F 10.8° / 26.9° 14.5
Aug 18°C / 64°F 11.4° / 28.4° 28.9
Sep 19°C / 66°F 12.5° / 30.5° 116.2
Oct 20°C / 68°F 14.1° / 31° 222.0
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 15.9° / 28.9° 197.4
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 16.9° / 29.5° 312.7
Scottburgh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above South Africa avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area164.7 sq mi (426.7 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates-30.2867°N, 30.7532°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 M4.3 148 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 51 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 94 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
February 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in

Scottburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Scottburgh

Institution Type Founded Website
As-Salaam Educational Institute College

Schools in Scottburgh

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scottburgh Primary School
Scottburgh High School
Amandawe Junior Primary School
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Radio Stations near Scottburgh

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Gagasi FM UNKNOWN
East Coast Gold decades MP3 128 kbps
Al-Ansaar Radio community, islam MP3 320 kbps
Cassette Radio MP3 128 kbps
Megazone South MP3 128 kbps
Radio Namaste MP3 128 kbps
Kakarela FM news talk music MP3

Libraries in Scottburgh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kingsburgh Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Scottburgh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ifafa Beach Market

Hotels in Scottburgh

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Marlin Hotel
Cutty Sark Hotel
Pearly Shells

Restaurants in Scottburgh

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Bell & Anchor
Enzo's
John Dory's
Minnies
Mozam Prawn Shack
Nando's
Nello's
Tea Deck
Vertigo

Cafes in Scottburgh

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Erica

Zoos in Scottburgh

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crocworld Conservation Centre

Train Stations in Scottburgh

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Park Rynie
Renishaw
Scottburgh

Bus Stations in Scottburgh

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Margate Coach Scottburgh Stop

Gas Stations in Scottburgh

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
Shell
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Airports Near Scottburgh

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Shaka International AirportDURLarge Airport
Margate AirportMGHMedium Airport
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZBMedium Airport
Virginia AirportVIRMedium Airport
Alverstone AirfieldSmall Airport
Baynesfield Estate AirportSmall Airport
Delta Golf AirstripSmall Airport
Hibberdene AirportSmall Airport
Howick AirportSmall Airport
Scottburg AirportSmall Airport
Scottburgh AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scottburgh

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Al-Ikraam

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Founded
1860
Postal Code
4180

🇿🇦 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 Scottburgh

What is the population of Scottburgh?

Scottburgh has a population of 23,949 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 164.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Scottburgh?

Scottburgh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.

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