Location & Surroundings
Balasi is a settlement in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 507 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bhisho, less than 2 km away. The national capital Pretoria is about 790 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bhisho, 17 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
-
Coordinates
32° 50' 1" S, 27° 26' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 507 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,027 p/km²
- Built-up 13.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:17
- Sunrise 05:11
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 13 h 24 min
Nearby
Weather in Balasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 15.5 | 1.5 | 17 | 87 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 0.8 | 106 | 54 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 4.1 | 126 | 32 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 900.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 2.4 | 46 | 86 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 331.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.2 | 298 | 89 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 2.1 | 209 | 68 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 102.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 3.8 | 165 | 46 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 845.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 244 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 268.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.6 | 1.7 | 201 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.7 | 3.2 | 218 | 90 | 1,016.1 | 2.28 / 2.31 | 100 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 5.0 | 208 | 82 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 100 | 157.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.5 | 3.9 | 170 | 95 | 1,021.3 | 5.36 / 6.13 | 100 | 47.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.7 | 2.1 | 162 | 94 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 1.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balasi?
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 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 05:11 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 13h 24m.
What is the local time in Balasi?
Local time is 09:17. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Balasi?
Balasi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Balasi?
DEM 507 m.
Where is Balasi located?
It is at -32.83361, 27.44262 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balasi in?
It is in South Africa.