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Weather & Climate in Piggs Peak, Eswatini

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Piggs Peak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,340 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,340 ft (1,018 m)
Area201.3 sq mi (521.2 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-25.9608°N, 31.2467°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 76 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 51 km 5 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 138 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 80 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 7.3 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in

Piggs Peak has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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