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Weather & Climate in Tugela, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tugela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 65°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 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 268.8 sq mi (696.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.1795°N, 31.4170°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 17 km | 15 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 105 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) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 4.7 in |
Tugela has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (1.2").