Location & Surroundings
Kalkfontein is a settlement in Free State, South Africa, at 1,537 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dewetsdorp, 19 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 470 km to the north. The nearest airport is Thaba Nchu Tar Airport, 50 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
29° 44' 59" S, 26° 40' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 1537 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:32
- Sunrise 05:10
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 13 h 34 min
Weather in Kalkfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalkfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 989 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NW (294 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 19.8 | 2.9 | 294 | 29 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 1.5 | 350 | 19 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 129.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.2 | 5.3 | 268 | 8 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 989.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 3.8 | 244 | 11 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 388.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 2.9 | 193 | 47 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 351 | 33 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 120.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 5.9 | 264 | 8 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 983.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 2.4 | 222 | 16 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 391.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.9 | 2.8 | 248 | 27 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.5 | 7 | 25 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.6 | 9.5 | 268 | 11 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 981.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 6.8 | 228 | 16 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 366.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.1 | 6.0 | 194 | 74 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalkfontein?
Now 19.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 989 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 Kalkfontein today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 13h 34m.
What is the local time in Kalkfontein?
Local time is 13:32. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kalkfontein?
Kalkfontein is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kalkfontein?
DEM 1,537 m.
Where is Kalkfontein located?
It is at -29.74984, 26.67586 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalkfontein in?
It is in South Africa.