Phalaborwa
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Phalaborwa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Phalaborwa are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 25–27°C. December is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and February the wettest (about 113 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.3 | 20.9 | 111 | 10.3 |
| February | 30.9 | 21.2 | 113 | 9.5 |
| March | 30.7 | 20.1 | 41 | 10.3 |
| April | 29.1 | 18.0 | 24 | 9.5 |
| May | 26.9 | 14.9 | 14 | 9.6 |
| June | 25.2 | 12.6 | 7 | 9.5 |
| July | 25.0 | 12.0 | 5 | 9.2 |
| August | 27.6 | 13.9 | 4 | 9.7 |
| September | 29.9 | 16.2 | 11 | 9.8 |
| October | 30.4 | 17.6 | 29 | 9.4 |
| November | 31.4 | 19.3 | 57 | 9.6 |
| December | 31.5 | 20.7 | 108 | 9.5 |
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01 · OverviewPhalaborwa, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Phalaborwa took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Phalaborwa
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Phalaborwa
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Phalaborwa
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Phalaborwa
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Phalaborwa
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Phalaborwa
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01 · Q&AWhere is Phalaborwa located and what are its coordinates?
Phalaborwa is situated in South Africa at geographic coordinates -23.9430, 31.1411, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Phalaborwa?
Phalaborwa has a recorded population of approximately 109,468 and observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Phalaborwa?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Phalaborwa include ZU, XH, AF, NSO, EN-ZA, TN, ST, TS, SS, VE, NR, with ZAR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Phalaborwa?
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