Location & Surroundings
Koelfontein is a settlement in Western Cape, South Africa, at 145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lutzville, 63 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 1175 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Vredendal, 83 km away.
Also known as: Kogelfontein
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
31° 10' 0" S, 17° 52' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 145 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:44
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 19:21
- Day length 13 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Koelfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Koelfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 23.5 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 892 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
2.9 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 18.1 | 2.9 | 181 | 70 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 6.9 | 195 | 48 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 892.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 3.4 | 156 | 74 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 431.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.1 | 1.8 | 161 | 83 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 3.0 | 166 | 74 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 68.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 6.9 | 193 | 58 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 887.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 4.4 | 167 | 90 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 450.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 2.9 | 175 | 91 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.9 | 4.4 | 169 | 78 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 74.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 7.9 | 197 | 61 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 907.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 6.7 | 178 | 82 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 478.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.9 | 5.2 | 176 | 88 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.8 | 5.6 | 178 | 77 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 66.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koelfontein?
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 23.5 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 892 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 Koelfontein today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 19:21 (local time). Day length about 13h 38m.
What is the local time in Koelfontein?
Local time is 14:44. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Koelfontein?
Koelfontein is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Koelfontein?
DEM 145 m.
Where is Koelfontein located?
It is at -31.16667, 17.86667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koelfontein in?
It is in South Africa.