Location & Surroundings
Driefontein is a farm in Gauteng, South Africa, at 1,620 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Glenharvie, 9 km to the east. The national capital Pretoria is 96 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Robinson Lake Aerodrome, 31 km away.
Overview
Driefontein, North West is human settlement in South Africa.
It is located in Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality, South Africa.
Also known as: Driefontein, Gauteng
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality
- Type farm (FRM)
- a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 22' 36" S, 27° 31' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1620 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:13
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 13 h 5 min
Other farms nearby
Nearby
Weather in Driefontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Driefontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 961 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,017.0 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 | 16.6 | 2.0 | 174 | 31 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 2.6 | 353 | 35 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 115.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.6 | 2.7 | 254 | 15 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 961.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 342 | 24 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 340.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 3.7 | 358 | 41 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 4.2 | 343 | 43 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.9 | 3.7 | 283 | 19 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 950.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 2.6 | 335 | 27 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 333.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.4 | 3.5 | 30 | 39 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 4.9 | 345 | 36 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 115.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.5 | 3.8 | 290 | 18 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 950.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 4.0 | 343 | 25 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 342.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.8 | 3.7 | 10 | 32 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Driefontein?
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 961 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 Driefontein today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 13h 05m.
What is the local time in Driefontein?
Local time is 14:13. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Driefontein?
Driefontein is a farm.
What is the elevation of Driefontein?
DEM 1,620 m.
Where is Driefontein located?
It is at -26.37672, 27.52738 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Driefontein in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)