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Weather & Climate in Eshowe, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eshowe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 65°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 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,768 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,768 ft (539 m) |
| Area | 1,046.4 sq mi (2,710.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.8865°N, 31.4699°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 34 km | 15 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 91 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Eshowe has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (1.1").