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Weather & Climate in Mbombela, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mbombela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 2,159 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,159 ft (658 m) |
| Area | 28.0 sq mi (72.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,929/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.4751°N, 30.9694°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 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 111 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in |
Mbombela has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.4").