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Swalluwnest, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Swalluwnest is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 2,520. Elevation: 4,908 ft (1,496 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2,520 Population 1/sq mi density
4,908 ft Elevation 1,496 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
34.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Swalluwnest

Dundonald is a village in Gert Sibande District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. It was formerly part of the KaNgwane homeland.

People

Population2,520
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation4,908 ft (1,496 m)
Population2,520
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,908 ft (1,496 m)
Coordinates-26.2322°, 30.8712°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation34.9 inches (885 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Swalluwnest

Swalluwnest is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 2,520. The city sits at an elevation of 4,908 feet (1,496 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Swalluwnest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,908 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,908 ft (1,496 m)
Area2,933.9 sq mi (7,598.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-26.2322°N, 30.8712°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.44"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 72 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 6 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 101 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 7.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 6.6 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
August 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in
December 65°F (18°C) 7.1 in

Swalluwnest has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.5").

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Airports Near Swalluwnest

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barberton AirportMedium Airport
Matsapha International AirportMTSMedium Airport
Amsterdam AirportSmall Airport
Blackie Swart AirportSmall Airport
Holbank AirportSmall Airport
Kubuta AirportSmall Airport
Msauli AirportSmall Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
New Scotland AirportSmall Airport
Piggs Peak AirportSmall Airport
Sappi / NgodwanaSmall Airport
Tshaneni AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
2336

🇿🇦 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 Swalluwnest

What is the population of Swalluwnest?

Swalluwnest has a population of 2,520 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,933.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Swalluwnest?

Swalluwnest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.9 inches.

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