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Weather & Climate in Matsulu, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matsulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 2,601.3 sq mi (6,737.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.5230°N, 31.3569°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in |
Matsulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 61°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.4").