Location & Surroundings
Jacobsdal is a town in Free State, South Africa with 10,497 inhabitants, at 1,139 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ritchie, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 505 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kimberly Airport, 36 km away.
Overview
Jacobsdal is town in the Free State, South Africa.
It is located in Letsemeng Local Municipality, South Africa.
Established in 1859-01-01.
The elevation is around 1,139 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Letsemeng Local Municipality
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 7' 41" S, 24° 46' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1139 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 10,497
- Pop. Density 304 p/km²
- Built-up 18.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:21
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 13 h 29 min
Weather in Jacobsdal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jacobsdal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 949 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
3.9 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,017.6 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 | 30.2 | 3.9 | 329 | 20 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 4.7 | 220 | 14 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 2.7 | 116 | 36 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 20 | 26 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 113.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.4 | 2.2 | 223 | 9 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 949.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 2.7 | 198 | 10 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 384.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 3.8 | 283 | 11 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 2.8 | 12 | 10 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 100.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 38.3 | 7.5 | 258 | 4 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 976.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 6.4 | 245 | 7 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 407.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 4.7 | 206 | 17 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.7 | 132 | 31 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 37.1 | 6.0 | 240 | 7 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 970.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jacobsdal?
Now 30.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 949 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 Jacobsdal today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 13h 30m.
What is the local time in Jacobsdal?
Local time is 00:21. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Jacobsdal?
Jacobsdal is a populated place.
How many people live in Jacobsdal?
Population about 10,497.
What is the elevation of Jacobsdal?
DEM 1,139 m.
Where is Jacobsdal located?
It is at -29.12792, 24.77382 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jacobsdal in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)