Location & Surroundings
Cornelia is a village in Free State, South Africa with 3,551 inhabitants, at 1,577 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Villiers, 34 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 180 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Standerton, 47 km away.
Overview
Cornelia is place in Free State, South Africa.
It is located in Mafube Local Municipality, South Africa.
Established in 1894-01-01.
The elevation is around 1,577 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Mafube Local Municipality
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
27° 13' 56" S, 28° 51' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1577 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 3,551
- Pop. Density 1,618 p/km²
- Built-up 25.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:23
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 13 h 4 min
Nearby
Weather in Cornelia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cornelia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 29.4 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 947 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
5.7 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 21.6 | 5.7 | 267 | 40 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 8.7 | 268 | 11 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 947.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 5.9 | 137 | 50 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 337.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.4 | 4.5 | 102 | 75 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 4.7 | 78 | 52 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 108.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 2.8 | 258 | 15 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 934.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 1.2 | 168 | 26 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 280.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.5 | 4.1 | 60 | 66 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.9 | 4.2 | 61 | 54 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 123.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 1.3 | 9 | 20 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 918.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.9 | 45 | 24 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 294.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.2 | 5.1 | 76 | 66 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.2 | 3.2 | 11 | 48 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 123.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cornelia?
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 29.4 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 947 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 Cornelia today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 13h 04m.
What is the local time in Cornelia?
Local time is 15:23. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Cornelia?
Cornelia is a populated place.
How many people live in Cornelia?
Population about 3,551.
What is the elevation of Cornelia?
DEM 1,577 m.
Where is Cornelia located?
It is at -27.23227, 28.85226 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cornelia in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Cornelia, Free State