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Weather & Climate in Nkowakowa, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nkowakowa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,916 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,916 ft (584 m) |
| Area | 1,597.2 sq mi (4,136.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.8878°N, 30.2871°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.5 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in |
Nkowakowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.3").