Location & Surroundings
Grootpan is a water in Mpumalanga, South Africa, at 1,668 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Carolina, 27 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 175 km to the west. The nearest airport is Middelburg, 54 km away.
Overview
Grootpan is a pan.
It is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
The elevation is around 1,668 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Mpumalanga
- Type pan (PAN)
- a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
Geography
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Coordinates
25° 54' 50" S, 29° 54' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1668 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 14:34
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 47 min
Weather in Grootpan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Grootpan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 32.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 935 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,020.0 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 22.9 | 2.2 | 272 | 25 | 1,020.0 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.0 | 0.5 | 250 | 13 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 935.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 3.7 | 50 | 22 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 269.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 1.9 | 47 | 27 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.6 | 356 | 17 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 116.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 3.7 | 286 | 12 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 939.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 4.8 | 15 | 22 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 270.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 3.5 | 355 | 33 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.5 | 5.4 | 311 | 20 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 115.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.4 | 6.7 | 303 | 12 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 905.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 2.9 | 212 | 29 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 289.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.2 | 3.0 | 109 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.5 | 2.5 | 20 | 47 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grootpan?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 32.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 935 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 Grootpan today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 47m.
What is the local time in Grootpan?
Local time is 14:34. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Grootpan?
Grootpan is a pan.
What is the elevation of Grootpan?
DEM 1,668 m.
Where is Grootpan located?
It is at -25.91381, 29.91273 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grootpan in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry