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Weather & Climate in Phaweni, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Phaweni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 63°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 1,473 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Area | 2,763.1 sq mi (7,156.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.8818°N, 30.7788°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 96 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in |
Phaweni has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.2").