Location & Surroundings
Hartebeest Fontein is a farm in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 1,053 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ekuvukeni, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 355 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ladysmith Airport, 47 km away.
Basic Data
- Type farm (FRM)
- a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 23' 44" S, 30° 11' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1053 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 04:02
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Weather in Hartebeest Fontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hartebeest Fontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 24.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 886 W/m2.
Temperature
13.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,026.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 13.1 | 2.8 | 53 | 53 | 1,026.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.1 | 1.7 | 31 | 80 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 1.0 | 342 | 53 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 77 | 20 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 886.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 3.3 | 45 | 40 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 280.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.6 | 1.4 | 23 | 62 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 0.8 | 321 | 42 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 1.3 | 162 | 19 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 879.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.1 | 2.8 | 76 | 40 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 264.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.7 | 2.0 | 127 | 87 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 1.4 | 131 | 70 | 1,023.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 38.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 93 | 35 | 1,017.8 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 89 | 564.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.4 | 2.5 | 114 | 69 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 209.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hartebeest Fontein?
Now 13.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 24.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 886 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 Hartebeest Fontein today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Hartebeest Fontein?
Local time is 04:02. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Hartebeest Fontein?
Hartebeest Fontein is a farm.
What is the elevation of Hartebeest Fontein?
DEM 1,053 m.
Where is Hartebeest Fontein located?
It is at -28.39567, 30.18891 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hartebeest Fontein in?
It is in South Africa.