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Waay Hoek, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Waay Hoek is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 1,944. Elevation: 2,933 ft (894 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

1,944 Population 5/sq mi density
2,933 ft Elevation 894 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Waay Hoek

Ekuvukeni is a town in Uthukela District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa that was established in 1972.

People

Population1,944
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation2,933 ft (894 m)
Population1,944
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,933 ft (894 m)
Coordinates-28.5333°, 30.1000°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (722 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Waay Hoek

Waay Hoek is a small town in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 1,944. The city sits at an elevation of 2,933 feet (894 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Waay Hoek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,933 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,933 ft (894 m)
Area425.3 sq mi (1,101.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-28.5333°N, 30.1000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 113 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 129 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
March 71°F (21°C) 3.3 in
April 65°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
August 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in

Waay Hoek has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.3").

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Hotels in Waay Hoek

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cheetah Ridge Lodge
Elephant Rock Lodge
Esiweni Lodge
Idwala Lodge
Lions Valley Lodge
Lions Valley Lodge
Nambiti Hills Lodge
Nambiti Plains Lodge
Ndaka Lodge
Reserve Front Office
Springbok Lodge
Umzolozolo Lodge

Airports Near Waay Hoek

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ladysmith AirportLAYMedium Airport
Battlefields AirportSmall Airport
Dundee AirportSmall Airport
Durnacol AirportSmall Airport
El Mirador AirportSmall Airport
Estcourt AirportSmall Airport
Glen Grey AirportSmall Airport
Glenside AirfieldSmall Airport
Greytown AirportSmall Airport
Nambiti AirfieldSmall Airport
Treverton College AirstripSmall Airport
Vryheid AirportVYDSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,006 m (3,301 ft)
Postal Code
2920

🇿🇦 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 Waay Hoek

What is the population of Waay Hoek?

Waay Hoek has a population of 1,944 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 425.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Waay Hoek?

Waay Hoek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

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