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Weather & Climate in Emalahleni, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Emalahleni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,344 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,344 ft (1,629 m) |
| Area | 63.4 sq mi (164.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,888/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.8713°N, 29.2332°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jun 11, 2023 | Gauteng, South Africa | M4.9 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Dec 2, 2013 | 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa | M4.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 26, 1998 | 6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa | M4.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | M4.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 1996 | 7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | M4.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 1992 | 4 km S of Brits, South Africa | M4.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 8 km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa | M4.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa | M4.2 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Dec 24, 2000 | 11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa | M4.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 1991 | 6 km W of Randburg, South Africa | M3.9 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2006 | 6 km SSW of Alberton, South Africa | M3.8 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 1991 | 6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa | M3.7 | 93 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1995 | 4 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa | M3.7 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | South Africa | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2006 | 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa | M3.6 | 71 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in |
Emalahleni has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").