Location & Surroundings
Beacon Buttress is a peak in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 3,088 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Phuthaditjhaba, 26 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 340 km to the north. The nearest airport is Tlokoeng Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: Beacon Butt
Overview
Beacon Buttress is mountain in South Africa.
It is located in Free State, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Free State
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 44' 43" S, 28° 53' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 3088 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:07
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 45 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Beacon Buttress
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Beacon Buttress, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 23.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,020.9 hPa
Clouds
29 %
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 | 18.3 | 2.2 | 276 | 41 | 1,020.9 | - / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 4.6 | 314 | 23 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 889.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.8 | 0.9 | 15 | 57 | 1,021.4 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 16 | 288.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.4 | 0.8 | 68 | 87 | 1,021.5 | 0.26 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 2.5 | 339 | 45 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 91.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 4.8 | 299 | 28 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 754.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 2.1 | 237 | 46 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 226.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.3 | 2.2 | 244 | 52 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.1 | 2.8 | 317 | 38 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 3.8 | 286 | 26 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 908.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.6 | 253 | 37 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 186.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.6 | 1.2 | 231 | 50 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.0 | 2.4 | 346 | 37 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.1 | 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 Beacon Buttress?
Now 18.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 23.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 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 Beacon Buttress today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 45m.
What is the local time in Beacon Buttress?
Local time is 15:07. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Beacon Buttress?
Beacon Buttress is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Beacon Buttress?
DEM 3,088 m.
Where is Beacon Buttress located?
It is at -28.74531, 28.88968 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Beacon Buttress in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry