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Weather & Climate in Mafemani, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mafemani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,765 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Area | 4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.7886°N, 31.0794°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in |
Mafemani has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (0.4").