Location & Surroundings
Dragon’s Back is a ridge in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 2,778 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Winterton, 35 km to the northeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 385 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mokhotlong Airport, 34 km away.
Overview
Dragon's Back is DE Gebirgskamm in Südafrika.
It is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The elevation is around 2,778 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in KwaZulu-Natal
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 3' 40" S, 29° 19' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 2778 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 06:03
- Sunrise 05:11
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 13 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Dragon's Back
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dragon's Back, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
9.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,021.3 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 9.7 | 1.4 | 32 | 84 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.5 | 0.9 | 4 | 90 | 1,021.6 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.2 | 1.3 | 17 | 75 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 63.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 2.5 | 21 | 38 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 24 | 643.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.1 | 0.8 | 246 | 67 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 324.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.7 | 1.2 | 196 | 73 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.4 | 1.3 | 25 | 53 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 128.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 2.7 | 30 | 36 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 882.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.0 | 0.5 | 20 | 65 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 300.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.7 | 1.4 | 223 | 65 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 0.5 | 355 | 36 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 131.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 2.4 | 54 | 24 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 954.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.5 | 0.3 | 79 | 65 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 298.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dragon's Back?
Now 9.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Dragon's Back today?
Sunrise around 05:11 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 13h 10m.
What is the local time in Dragon's Back?
Local time is 06:03. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Dragon's Back?
Dragon's Back is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Dragon's Back?
DEM 2,778 m.
Where is Dragon's Back located?
It is at -29.06107, 29.32242 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dragon's Back in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry