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Weather & Climate in KwaThandeka, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
KwaThandeka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,104 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,104 ft (1,251 m) |
| Area | 2,523.8 sq mi (6,536.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.6537°N, 30.6780°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 46 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 25 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
KwaThandeka has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.4").