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Location & Surroundings

Howick is a town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with 32,453 inhabitants, at 1,048 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mpophomeni, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 460 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pieter Maritzburg, 25 km away.

Overview

Howick is town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

It is located in uMngeni Local Municipality, South Africa.

Established in 1850-01-01.

The elevation is around 1,048 metre.

Also known as: Howick, KwaZulu-Natal

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Basic Data

  • Country South Africa
  • Located in uMngeni Local Municipality
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    29° 28' 41" S, 30° 13' 50" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1048 m
  • Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 32,453
  • Pop. Density 1,133 p/km²
  • Built-up 25.1%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Rand (ZAR)
  • Phone Prefix +27

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Weather in Howick

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Howick, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 30.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 860 W/m2.

Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 20.6 1.3 58 65 1,016.4 - / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
6h 30.9 4.3 110 31 1,007.6 0.00 / 0.00 92 860.2 n/a
12h 18.2 0.4 69 89 1,013.3 1.10 / 1.11 94 91.4 n/a
18h 16.6 1.1 297 92 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.10 85 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 22.0 0.5 305 53 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 65.9 n/a
30h 16.4 2.2 127 96 1,010.4 4.75 / 4.75 100 435.2 n/a
36h 10.3 2.3 149 93 1,019.8 9.16 / 13.91 100 34.7 n/a
42h 9.7 1.0 88 90 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.07 88 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 11.4 1.2 48 75 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 38 49.4 n/a
54h 16.3 4.4 98 59 1,014.7 0.01 / 0.01 58 531.9 n/a
60h 10.5 0.8 30 94 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 226.9 n/a
66h 11.0 1.9 299 87 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 20.6 1.2 288 37 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 60 114.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Howick?
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 30.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 860 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 Howick today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 55m.
What is the local time in Howick?
Local time is 18:33. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Howick?
Howick is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Howick?
Population about 32,453.
What is the elevation of Howick?
DEM 1,048 m.
Where is Howick located?
It is at -29.47795, 30.23057 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Howick in?
It is in South Africa.

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Last updated 2024-12-02
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