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Sheepmoor, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Sheepmoor is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 3,267. Elevation: 4,810 ft (1,466 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3,267 Population 1/sq mi density
4,810 ft Elevation 1,466 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Sheepmoor

Sheepmoor

Sheepmoor is a town in Gert Sibande District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.

People

Population3,267
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Population3,267
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Coordinates-26.7174°, 30.2992°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sheepmoor

Sheepmoor is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 3,267. The city sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet (1,466 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Sheepmoor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Area2,523.8 sq mi (6,536.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7174°N, 30.2992°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2022.

Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 139 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 132 km
Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 123 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 76 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 70 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 47 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 123 km
Mar 19, 1993 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.3 123 km
Jun 25, 2022 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa M2.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
December 65°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Sheepmoor has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.3").

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Airports Near Sheepmoor

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ermelo AirportMedium Airport
Amersfoort AirportSmall Airport
Amsterdam AirportSmall Airport
Carolina AirportSmall Airport
Holbank AirportSmall Airport
Majuba Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Mooivlei AirportSmall Airport
Msauli AirportSmall Airport
New Scotland AirportSmall Airport
Piet Retief AirportSmall Airport
Pullenshope Hendrina AirportSmall Airport
Volksrust AirportSmall Airport
Wakkerstroom AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
2352

🇿🇦 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 Sheepmoor

What is the population of Sheepmoor?

Sheepmoor has a population of 3,267 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,523.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sheepmoor?

Sheepmoor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

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