Location & Surroundings
Kukamapan is a pan in North West, South Africa, at 1,063 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshabong, 77 km to the west. The national capital Pretoria is about 500 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tshabong Airport, 82 km away.
Also known as: Kukam · Kukam Pan
Overview
Kukamapan is a pan.
It is located in North West, South Africa.
The elevation is around 1,063 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in North West
- Type pan (PAN)
- a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 3' 57" S, 23° 13' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1063 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 20:08
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 13 h 1 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kukamapan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kukamapan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 933 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
6.4 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.6 | 6.4 | 171 | 23 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.2 | 6.8 | 228 | 9 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 933.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 4.6 | 215 | 8 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 395.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 4.0 | 159 | 16 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 3.6 | 119 | 16 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 90.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.3 | 2.9 | 224 | 7 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 956.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 4.1 | 187 | 10 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 371.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 3.8 | 112 | 21 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.2 | 6.1 | 71 | 18 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.1 | 1.4 | 29 | 9 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 935.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.6 | 1.9 | 180 | 13 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 387.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 4.1 | 26 | 27 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.4 | 7.9 | 23 | 31 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kukamapan?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 933 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 Kukamapan today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 13h 01m.
What is the local time in Kukamapan?
Local time is 20:08. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kukamapan?
Kukamapan is a pan.
What is the elevation of Kukamapan?
DEM 1,063 m.
Where is Kukamapan located?
It is at -26.06595, 23.21940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kukamapan in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry