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Weather & Climate in Nkongolwane, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nkongolwane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 54°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 34.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,835 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,835 ft (1,169 m) |
| Area | 1,856.0 sq mi (4,807.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.6886°N, 31.0387°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Nkongolwane has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 53°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.5").