Location & Surroundings
Kwaggafontein is a settlement in Free State, South Africa, at 1,423 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bloemfontein, 7 km to the east. The national capital Pretoria is about 425 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bloemfontein Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: Quaggafontein
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° 7' 52" S, 26° 8' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1423 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 110 p/km²
- Built-up 15.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:35
- Sunrise 05:11
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 13 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kwaggafontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwaggafontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 8.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 28.2 C, max wind 9.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 635 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
8.4 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
37 %
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 | 15.9 | 8.4 | 52 | 74 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 9.3 | 15 | 53 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 117.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 5.0 | 307 | 29 | 1,008.1 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 15 | 635.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 7.6 | 23 | 67 | 1,012.3 | 1.12 / 1.54 | 50 | 200.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 3.7 | 59 | 91 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 2.2 | 66 | 60 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 125.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.6 | 5.3 | 223 | 15 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 977.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 7.9 | 169 | 21 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.8 | 4.8 | 156 | 55 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 3.9 | 80 | 50 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 126.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 4.3 | 238 | 13 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 979.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 5.5 | 171 | 13 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 384.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.8 | 6.6 | 57 | 73 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwaggafontein?
Now 15.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 8.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 28.2 C, max wind 9.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 635 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 Kwaggafontein today?
Sunrise around 05:11 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 13h 37m.
What is the local time in Kwaggafontein?
Local time is 08:35. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kwaggafontein?
Kwaggafontein is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwaggafontein?
DEM 1,423 m.
Where is Kwaggafontein located?
It is at -29.13105, 26.14468 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwaggafontein in?
It is in South Africa.