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Weather & Climate in Nkandla, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nkandla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,648 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
| Area | 1,010.2 sq mi (2,616.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.6207°N, 31.0907°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 47 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Nkandla has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.6").