Location & Surroundings
Kolbe is a settlement in Free State, South Africa, at 1,421 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bloemfontein, 13 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 435 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bloemfontein Airport, 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
29° 14' 0" S, 26° 11' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1421 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:43
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kolbe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kolbe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 24.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
4.2 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,022.6 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 18.4 | 4.2 | 24 | 58 | 1,022.6 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 6.1 | 278 | 40 | 1,018.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 91 | 665.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 2.9 | 223 | 78 | 1,023.1 | 2.09 / 2.13 | 93 | 168.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 2.0 | 135 | 78 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 3.1 | 77 | 58 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 55.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 0.9 | 236 | 29 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 794.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 3.1 | 225 | 34 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 286.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 58 | 44 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.4 | 5.7 | 43 | 59 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 58.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 3.5 | 10 | 22 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 799.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 4.2 | 68 | 32 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 231.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 4.4 | 60 | 45 | 1,014.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 8.0 | 25 | 44 | 1,014.0 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 33 | 58.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kolbe?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 24.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 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 Kolbe today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kolbe?
Local time is 15:43. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kolbe?
Kolbe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kolbe?
DEM 1,421 m.
Where is Kolbe located?
It is at -29.23333, 26.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kolbe in?
It is in South Africa.