Location & Surroundings
Empangala is a settlement in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 871 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Libode, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 645 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mthatha Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Mpangiane
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 29' 52" S, 29° 2' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 871 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 846 p/km²
- Built-up 12.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:34
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Empangala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Empangala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 751 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 26.8 | 2.0 | 201 | 43 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 1.4 | 260 | 84 | 1,022.9 | 1.64 / 1.64 | 95 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.7 | 1.4 | 289 | 86 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 0.8 | 198 | 73 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 58.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 3.5 | 135 | 57 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 750.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 1.3 | 116 | 96 | 1,025.2 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 84 | 234.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 1.7 | 342 | 95 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.6 | 344 | 65 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 66.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.1 | 1.5 | 160 | 28 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 749.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 326 | 60 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 212.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 0.7 | 235 | 83 | 1,017.8 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 2.1 | 30 | 70 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 53.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.1 | 4.0 | 94 | 49 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 683.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Empangala?
Now 26.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 751 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 Empangala today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Empangala?
Local time is 23:34. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Empangala?
Empangala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Empangala?
DEM 871 m.
Where is Empangala located?
It is at -31.49786, 29.04791 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Empangala in?
It is in South Africa.