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Weather & Climate in Nongoma, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nongoma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,605 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,605 ft (794 m) |
| Area | 1,034.0 sq mi (2,678.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.9097°N, 31.6482°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 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 125 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) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in |
Nongoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").