Location & Surroundings
Kuleka is a settlement in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 74 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Empangeni, 2 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 500 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Empangeni Airport, 7 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 46' 45" S, 31° 54' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 74 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 93 p/km²
- Built-up 26.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:53
- Sunrise 05:08
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 57 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kuleka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuleka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 8.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 22.3 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
8.3 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,015.4 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 | 18.0 | 8.3 | 207 | 88 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 6.5 | 213 | 80 | 1,017.3 | 1.14 / 1.14 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 4.6 | 215 | 69 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 97 | 42.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 3.4 | 151 | 52 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 59 | 490.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 2.1 | 35 | 77 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 219.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 4.4 | 18 | 80 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 3.9 | 360 | 57 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 110.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 6.6 | 195 | 45 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 876.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.6 | 2.9 | 210 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 269.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 1.5 | 243 | 94 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 160 | 65 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 113.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 5.1 | 127 | 55 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 862.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.6 | 3.2 | 179 | 75 | 1,017.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 40 | 254.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuleka?
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 8.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 22.3 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 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 Kuleka today?
Sunrise around 05:08 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 57m.
What is the local time in Kuleka?
Local time is 02:53. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kuleka?
Kuleka is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuleka?
DEM 74 m.
Where is Kuleka located?
It is at -28.77922, 31.90022 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuleka in?
It is in South Africa.