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Weather & Climate in Hlathikhulu, Eswatini
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hlathikhulu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 60°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 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,098 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,098 ft (1,249 m) |
| Area | 116.7 sq mi (302.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.9799°N, 31.3257°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mbabane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 91 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in |
Hlathikhulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.4").