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Weather & Climate in Penge, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Penge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,224 ft (678 m) |
| Area | 2,166.6 sq mi (5,611.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.3869°N, 30.2884°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in |
Penge has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.4").