Location & Surroundings
Jackson’s Drift is a settlement in Gauteng, South Africa, at 1,528 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Walkerville, 11 km to the south. The national capital Pretoria is 68 km to the north. The nearest airport is Rand, 19 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 19' 55" S, 27° 59' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1528 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 201 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:29
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Jackson's Drift
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jackson's Drift, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 923 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 24.3 | 3.6 | 312 | 19 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 1.9 | 341 | 14 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 923.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.6 | 312 | 18 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 311.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 4.2 | 8 | 21 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 3.8 | 331 | 15 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 103.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 4.6 | 333 | 12 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 931.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 4.0 | 354 | 15 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 323.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 5.5 | 355 | 22 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.8 | 6.6 | 334 | 20 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 89.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 8.9 | 301 | 16 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 837.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 6.1 | 220 | 11 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 254.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.7 | 2.1 | 145 | 18 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.1 | 2.5 | 189 | 14 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 108.9 | 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 Jackson's Drift?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 923 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 Jackson's Drift today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 48m.
What is the local time in Jackson's Drift?
Local time is 19:29. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Jackson's Drift?
Jackson's Drift is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jackson's Drift?
DEM 1,528 m.
Where is Jackson's Drift located?
It is at -26.33201, 27.98901 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jackson's Drift in?
It is in South Africa.