Location & Surroundings
Grootberg is a mountain in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 1,982 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Molteno, 18 km to the east. The national capital Pretoria is about 655 km to the north. The nearest airport is Dordrecht, 82 km away.
Overview
Grootberg is mountain in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
It is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Eastern Cape
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 21' 6" S, 26° 10' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 1982 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 12:07
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 51 min
Weather in Grootberg
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Grootberg, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 24.1 C, max wind 9.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 773 W/m2.
Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 14.2 | 1.7 | 349 | 72 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 4.1 | 1 | 56 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 55.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 9.0 | 327 | 34 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 772.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 7.5 | 345 | 45 | 1,015.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 25 | 155.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 3.6 | 6 | 56 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 5.5 | 357 | 49 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 88.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 8.7 | 304 | 19 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 881.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 4.0 | 263 | 22 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 329.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.2 | 1.3 | 318 | 19 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 3.5 | 329 | 11 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 95.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.7 | 7.4 | 303 | 6 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 922.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 2.3 | 302 | 13 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 347.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 3.1 | 11 | 14 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grootberg?
Now 14.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 24.1 C, max wind 9.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 773 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 Grootberg today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 51m.
What is the local time in Grootberg?
Local time is 12:07. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Grootberg?
Grootberg is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Grootberg?
DEM 1,982 m.
Where is Grootberg located?
It is at -31.35174, 26.17489 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grootberg in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry