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Weather & Climate in Pongola, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pongola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.3781°N, 31.6190°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 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in |
Pongola has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.5").