Location & Surroundings
Athlone is a settlement in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 55 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Durban, 6 km to the south. The national capital Pretoria is about 530 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Virginia Aerodrome, 4 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 48' 11" S, 31° 1' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 55 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,634 p/km²
- Built-up 31.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:31
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Athlone
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Athlone, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 19.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (310 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 19.4 | 1.9 | 310 | 81 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
| 6h | 18.8 | 1.8 | 299 | 73 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Athlone?
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 19.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Athlone today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Athlone?
Local time is 01:31. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Athlone?
Athlone is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Athlone?
DEM 55 m.
Where is Athlone located?
It is at -29.80306, 31.03096 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Athlone in?
It is in South Africa.