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Skoonplaas, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Skoonplaas is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 2,757. Elevation: 1,125 ft (343 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

2,757 Population 1/sq mi density
1,125 ft Elevation 343 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Skoonplaas

Boschfontein is a town in Ehlanzeni District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.

People

Population2,757
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Population2,757
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Coordinates-25.7569°, 31.6361°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (674 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Skoonplaas

Skoonplaas is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 2,757. The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet (343 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Skoonplaas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above South Africa avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Area2,275.8 sq mi (5,894.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-25.7569°N, 31.6361°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 107 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 95 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
March 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in

Skoonplaas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Skoonplaas

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mhlaba Combined School
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Airports Near Skoonplaas

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQPLarge Airport
Barberton AirportMedium Airport
Blackie Swart AirportSmall Airport
Hazyview AirportHZVSmall Airport
Komatipoort AirportKOFSmall Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mhlume AirportSmall Airport
Msauli AirportSmall Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
Piggs Peak AirportSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Simunye AirportSmall Airport
Siteki AirportSmall Airport
Tambankulu AirportSmall Airport
Tshaneni AirportSmall Airport
White River Mercy AirSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
0323

🇿🇦 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 Skoonplaas

What is the population of Skoonplaas?

Skoonplaas has a population of 2,757 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,275.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Skoonplaas?

Skoonplaas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

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