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Weather & Climate in Ngqeleni, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ngqeleni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,178 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,178 ft (664 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,073/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.6732°N, 29.0333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in |
Ngqeleni has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.9").