Location & Surroundings
Escombe is a settlement in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 195 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pinetown, 7 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 530 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Virginia Aerodrome, 19 km away.
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
29° 52' 37" S, 30° 54' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 195 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,018 p/km²
- Built-up 34.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:07
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Escombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Escombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 23.5 C, max wind 9.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
5.7 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 21.7 | 5.7 | 160 | 72 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.7 | 313 | 83 | 1,018.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 4 | 193.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.7 | 308 | 77 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.7 | 350 | 59 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 58.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 9.9 | 179 | 64 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 742.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 8.9 | 206 | 79 | 1,026.0 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 100 | 182.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 6.2 | 214 | 70 | 1,025.8 | 0.06 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 3.9 | 165 | 87 | 1,026.4 | 3.50 / 4.06 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.2 | 4.8 | 169 | 92 | 1,024.9 | 7.99 / 12.05 | 100 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 6.6 | 156 | 92 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 8.30 | 100 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.2 | 5.3 | 160 | 94 | 1,024.0 | 2.86 / 11.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 5.4 | 140 | 94 | 1,025.2 | 3.65 / 14.81 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.4 | 6.6 | 169 | 93 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 12.45 | 100 | 20.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Escombe?
Now 21.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 23.5 C, max wind 9.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 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 Escombe today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Escombe?
Local time is 23:07. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Escombe?
Escombe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Escombe?
DEM 195 m.
Where is Escombe located?
It is at -29.87704, 30.90706 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Escombe in?
It is in South Africa.