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Weather & Climate in Ingwavuma, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ingwavuma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,369 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,369 ft (722 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.1331°N, 31.9971°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2001 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 52 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in |
Ingwavuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.4").