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Weather & Climate in Mhlume, Eswatini
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mhlume has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 361.0 sq mi (935.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.0261°N, 31.8142°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mbabane |
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 | 131 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 | 125 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2001 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 52 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in |
Mhlume has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.3").