Location & Surroundings
Balasi is a stream in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 949 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maclear, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 615 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mthatha Airport, 36 km away.
Overview
Balasi is river in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
It is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The elevation is around 949 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Eastern Cape
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 16' 20" S, 28° 28' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 949 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:54
- Sunrise 04:59
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 13 h 41 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Balasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 26.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 964 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 11.9 | 0.5 | 354 | 61 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 1.9 | 91 | 48 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 138.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 3.8 | 97 | 35 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 963.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 2.2 | 84 | 86 | 1,018.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 98 | 342.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 0.7 | 69 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 148 | 66 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 120.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 5.4 | 168 | 48 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 944.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 1.9 | 159 | 95 | 1,022.1 | 1.68 / 1.68 | 100 | 200.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.3 | 1.8 | 108 | 96 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.7 | 2.0 | 88 | 97 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.5 | 2.1 | 127 | 94 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 77.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.8 | 1.8 | 68 | 98 | 1,021.3 | 1.69 / 2.33 | 100 | 29.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.9 | 1.0 | 154 | 98 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balasi?
Now 11.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 26.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 964 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 Balasi today?
Sunrise around 04:59 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 13h 41m.
What is the local time in Balasi?
Local time is 08:54. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Balasi?
Balasi is a stream.
What is the elevation of Balasi?
DEM 949 m.
Where is Balasi located?
It is at -31.27222, 28.47808 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balasi in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry