Location & Surroundings
Kwa-Qala is a settlement in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 1,347 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ugie, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 620 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mthatha Airport, 32 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
31° 19' 0" S, 28° 28' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1347 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 11:52
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 13 h 11 min
Nearby
Weather in Kwa-Qala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwa-Qala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 24.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
11.2 C
Wind
0.2 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.27 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 | 11.2 | 0.2 | 11 | 86 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 1.3 | 105 | 57 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 115.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 5.1 | 132 | 44 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 901.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.1 | 1.4 | 127 | 89 | 1,020.5 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 248.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.3 | 1.7 | 99 | 93 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.8 | 1.8 | 93 | 91 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 96 | 18.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 2.4 | 100 | 70 | 1,012.7 | 0.39 / 0.44 | 100 | 443.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 1.0 | 132 | 94 | 1,017.5 | 5.29 / 5.73 | 100 | 56.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.5 | 1.1 | 143 | 98 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 3.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.0 | 0.8 | 158 | 96 | 1,019.0 | 1.43 / 4.93 | 100 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.6 | 2.7 | 109 | 78 | 1,021.1 | 12.27 / 17.21 | 98 | 268.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.9 | 1.6 | 84 | 94 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 97 | 78.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.5 | 1.2 | 70 | 91 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwa-Qala?
Now 11.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 24.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kwa-Qala today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 13h 11m.
What is the local time in Kwa-Qala?
Local time is 11:52. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kwa-Qala?
Kwa-Qala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwa-Qala?
DEM 1,347 m.
Where is Kwa-Qala located?
It is at -31.31667, 28.46667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwa-Qala in?
It is in South Africa.