Location & Surroundings
Athlone Dam is a reservoir(s) in Mpumalanga, South Africa, at 1,499 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Middelburg, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 125 km to the west. The nearest airport is Middelburg, 13 km away.
Overview
Athlone Dam is DE Stausee in Südafrika.
It is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
The elevation is around 1,499 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Mpumalanga
- Type reservoir(s) (RSV)
- an artificial pond or lake
Geography
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Coordinates
25° 47' 53" S, 29° 26' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1499 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,368 p/km²
- Built-up 30.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:57
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 40 min
Other reservoir(s)s nearby
Weather in Athlone Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Athlone Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 30.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 929 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
61 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.4 | 2.9 | 312 | 26 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 3.9 | 308 | 10 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 929.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 2.7 | 351 | 15 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 307.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 2.2 | 36 | 35 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 3.1 | 25 | 30 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 97.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 5.8 | 318 | 16 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 879.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 4.0 | 1 | 25 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 262.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 2.1 | 30 | 46 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.3 | 2.6 | 331 | 36 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 105.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 3.6 | 302 | 15 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 919.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 1.5 | 334 | 22 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 300.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 2.1 | 19 | 42 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 1.2 | 3 | 31 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 107.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Athlone Dam?
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 30.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 929 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 Dam today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 40m.
What is the local time in Athlone Dam?
Local time is 14:57. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Athlone Dam?
Athlone Dam is a reservoir(s).
What is the elevation of Athlone Dam?
DEM 1,499 m.
Where is Athlone Dam located?
It is at -25.79801, 29.44778 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Athlone Dam in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry