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Thembalethu, South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
Thembalethu is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 1,471. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About Thembalethu
Thembalethu is a township in Western Cape, South Africa. The township is on the Garden Route and falls part of the George Municipality. The name of the township "Thembalethu" is Xhosa meaning "Our Hope".
People
Climate
| Population | 1,471 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | -27.6175°, 32.0279° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.7 inches (780 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Thembalethu
Thembalethu is a small town in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 1,471. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 1,509.0 sq mi (3,908.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.6175°N, 32.0279°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in |
Thembalethu has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in June to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.6").
Schools in Thembalethu
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mthwazi Combined School | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near Thembalethu
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mkuze Airport | MZQ | Medium Airport |
| Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport | ULD | Medium Airport |
| Hluhluwe Airport | HLW | Small Airport |
| Ingwavuma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jozini Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kosibaai Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kubuta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lavumisa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Manzengwenya Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mbazwana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nongoma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nsoko Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ornate Lake - St Lucia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pongola Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sodwana Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| St Lucia Estuary | — | Small Airport |
| Zulu Inyala Airport | PZL | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Thembalethu?
Thembalethu has a population of 1,471 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,509.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Thembalethu?
Thembalethu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.