Location & Surroundings
Groot-Rietfontein is a ravine(s) in Western Cape, South Africa, at 320 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oudtshoorn, 23 km to the east. The national capital Pretoria is about 1065 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Oudtshoorn Airport, 22 km away.
Overview
Groot-Rietfontein is ravine in Western Cape, South Africa.
It is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
The elevation is around 320 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Western Cape
- Type ravine(s) (RVN)
- a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 39' 14" S, 21° 57' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 320 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 15:54
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 13 h 1 min
Other ravine(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Groot-Rietfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Groot-Rietfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 17.7 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 355 W/m2.
Temperature
15.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (144 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.16 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 | 15.7 | 1.1 | 144 | 77 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.7 | 4.8 | 175 | 70 | 1,017.3 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 84 | 354.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 2.9 | 180 | 87 | 1,021.4 | 0.52 / 0.66 | 100 | 90.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.1 | 1.9 | 132 | 87 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.1 | 2.0 | 195 | 90 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.9 | 3.1 | 203 | 88 | 1,016.1 | 0.20 / 0.37 | 100 | 58.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.8 | 2.4 | 216 | 91 | 1,018.9 | 3.15 / 3.51 | 100 | 13.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.7 | 2.3 | 204 | 90 | 1,018.7 | 0.07 / 3.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.6 | 2.5 | 240 | 68 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 1.56 | 24 | 52.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 4.4 | 198 | 42 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 84 | 775.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.2 | 2.1 | 138 | 62 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 233.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.3 | 1.1 | 79 | 76 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.7 | 0.9 | 5 | 56 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 52.9 | 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 Groot-Rietfontein?
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 17.7 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 355 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Groot-Rietfontein today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 13h 02m.
What is the local time in Groot-Rietfontein?
Local time is 15:54. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Groot-Rietfontein?
Groot-Rietfontein is a ravine(s).
What is the elevation of Groot-Rietfontein?
DEM 320 m.
Where is Groot-Rietfontein located?
It is at -33.65384, 21.95745 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Groot-Rietfontein in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry