Location & Surroundings
Kaffir Drift is a farm in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 848 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Weenen, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 385 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ladysmith Airport, 45 km away.
Basic Data
- Type farm (FRM)
- a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 43' 27" S, 30° 10' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 848 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:02
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 36 min
Other farms nearby
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Weather in Kaffir Drift
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaffir Drift, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 37.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 878 W/m2.
Temperature
34.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,011.6 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 | 34.6 | 1.1 | 228 | 18 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 0.4 | 159 | 29 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 274.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 0.4 | 190 | 65 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 285 | 35 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 99.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.7 | 0.8 | 92 | 12 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 878.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 2.9 | 118 | 65 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 277.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 1.6 | 115 | 89 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 51 | 66 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 87.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.5 | 1.9 | 86 | 19 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 854.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 1.6 | 45 | 73 | 1,021.9 | 2.14 / 2.14 | 100 | 179.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 1.6 | 271 | 75 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 0.8 | 332 | 53 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 91.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.3 | 3.3 | 25 | 17 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 858.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaffir Drift?
Now 34.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 37.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 878 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 Kaffir Drift today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Kaffir Drift?
Local time is 01:02. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kaffir Drift?
Kaffir Drift is a farm.
What is the elevation of Kaffir Drift?
DEM 848 m.
Where is Kaffir Drift located?
It is at -28.72418, 30.17967 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaffir Drift in?
It is in South Africa.