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Weather & Climate in Malkerns, Eswatini
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malkerns enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,648 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,648 ft (807 m) |
| Area | 62.8 sq mi (162.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.5287°N, 31.1919°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mbabane |
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 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 40 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 55 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 5.5 in |
Malkerns has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.4").