Location & Surroundings
Elandsfontein is a point in Gauteng, South Africa, at 1,699 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Eden Glen, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is 47 km to the north. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Elandsfontein Station
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 10' 0" S, 28° 12' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1699 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,068 p/km²
- Built-up 31.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:41
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Elandsfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elandsfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 20.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 591 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 | 15.8 | 2.9 | 354 | 60 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 2.8 | 353 | 62 | 1,016.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 24 | 84.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 4.3 | 300 | 39 | 1,012.6 | 0.03 / 0.17 | 100 | 590.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 1.6 | 336 | 44 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 51.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.3 | 351 | 49 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 1.1 | 349 | 40 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 2.4 | 306 | 18 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 893.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 3.6 | 319 | 25 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 297.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.9 | 4.4 | 47 | 63 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 5.1 | 346 | 57 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 4.5 | 306 | 27 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 887.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 3.8 | 313 | 34 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 241.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.5 | 2.7 | 332 | 41 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elandsfontein?
Now 15.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 20.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 591 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 Elandsfontein today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Elandsfontein?
Local time is 11:41. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Elandsfontein?
Elandsfontein is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Elandsfontein?
DEM 1,699 m.
Where is Elandsfontein located?
It is at -26.16673, 28.20537 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elandsfontein in?
It is in South Africa.