Location & Surroundings
Battery is a point in Gauteng, South Africa, at 1,661 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bagale, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is 65 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Robinson Lake Aerodrome, 4 km away.
Also known as: Battery Siding
Basic Data
- Type railroad siding (RSD)
- a short track parallel to and joining the main track
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 7' 0" S, 27° 41' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1661 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:56
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Other railroad sidings nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Battery
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Battery, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 908 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
3.0 m/s N (356 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 27.8 | 3.0 | 356 | 22 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 3.0 | 332 | 28 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 317.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 2.2 | 302 | 32 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 2.5 | 342 | 27 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 92.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.2 | 3.4 | 318 | 14 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 908.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 2.7 | 344 | 19 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 307.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 0.3 | 240 | 25 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 4.7 | 20 | 27 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 79.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.3 | 5.3 | 266 | 22 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 673.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 2.1 | 272 | 29 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 182.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 185 | 38 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 2.4 | 37 | 32 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 95.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.7 | 3.5 | 315 | 20 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 887.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Battery?
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 908 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 Battery today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Battery?
Local time is 21:56. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Battery?
Battery is a railroad siding.
What is the elevation of Battery?
DEM 1,661 m.
Where is Battery located?
It is at -26.11655, 27.68568 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Battery in?
It is in South Africa.