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Weather & Climate in Emgwenya, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Emgwenya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,757 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,757 ft (1,450 m) |
| Area | 2,340.4 sq mi (6,061.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.6368°N, 30.3240°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 94 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2008 | 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.6 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 1993 | 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa | M2.9 | 144 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in |
Emgwenya has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.4").