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Weather & Climate in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mpumalanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,333 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,333 ft (711 m) |
| Area | 1,295.0 sq mi (3,353.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.8129°N, 30.6365°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 30 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in |
Mpumalanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.6").