Tzaneen, South Africa

Full City Profile

17,457 Population 11/sq mi density

2,359 ft Elevation 719 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Tzaneen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	65.3°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,359 ft (719 m)
Area	1,597.2 sq mi (4,136.7 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	-23.8332°N, 30.1635°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"

0% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 7.40"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Feb 16, 2018	28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.5	74 km
Jun 12, 2016	25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.1	82 km
Aug 16, 2021	South Africa	M3.3	42 km
Jun 23, 2018	31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa	M3.0	59 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	6.4 in	Warmest
February	71°F (22°C)	7.4 in	Wettest
March	69°F (21°C)	4.5 in
April	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.0 in
June	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
July	56°F (13°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
August	60°F (15°C)	0.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
October	67°F (20°C)	2.7 in
November	70°F (21°C)	4.4 in
December	71°F (21°C)	5.8 in

Tzaneen has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.7").

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