Wembesi, South Africa

Full City Profile

33,849 Population 37/sq mi density

4,114 ft Elevation 1,254 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Wembesi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	60.5°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,114 ft (1,254 m)
Area	910.9 sq mi (2,359.1 km²)
Population Density	37/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.0491°N, 29.7823°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"

8% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.94"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

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	74 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	107 km
Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	98 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	5.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	68°F (20°C)	5.5 in
March	66°F (19°C)	4.7 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
May	56°F (13°C)	0.9 in
June	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
July	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in
August	54°F (12°C)	0.9 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.9 in
November	65°F (18°C)	4.5 in
December	67°F (20°C)	5.6 in

Wembesi has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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