Location & Surroundings
Kowynspas is a pass in Mpumalanga, South Africa, at 1,421 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sabie, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 280 km to the west. The nearest airport is Nelspruit Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: Kowyns Pass
Overview
Kowyn Pass is mountain pass in between Graskop and Bosbokrand.
It is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
The elevation is around 1,421 metre.
Also known as: Kowynspas
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Mpumalanga
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 57' 57" S, 30° 51' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1421 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 81 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:01
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 45 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kowynspas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kowynspas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 948 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,013.6 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 | 31.6 | 3.8 | 71 | 15 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.7 | 286 | 29 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 292.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.6 | 268 | 30 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 86 | 22 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 3.7 | 55 | 14 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 947.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 1.7 | 300 | 31 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 292.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.4 | 1.9 | 291 | 38 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 2.0 | 356 | 29 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 121.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.9 | 4.3 | 321 | 13 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 940.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 0.2 | 28 | 24 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 277.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.6 | 2.1 | 104 | 89 | 1,017.0 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 2.3 | 96 | 62 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 33 | 82.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 3.0 | 59 | 31 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 913.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kowynspas?
Now 31.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 948 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 Kowynspas today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 45m.
What is the local time in Kowynspas?
Local time is 20:01. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kowynspas?
Kowynspas is a pass.
What is the elevation of Kowynspas?
DEM 1,421 m.
Where is Kowynspas located?
It is at -24.96577, 30.85355 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kowynspas in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)