Location & Surroundings
La Mercy is a village in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with 3,061 inhabitants, at 84 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tongaat, 7 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 520 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 3 km away.
Overview
La Mercy is human settlement in South Africa — ZU indawo eKwaZulu-Natali.
It is located in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
- 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° 38' 21" S, 31° 7' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 84 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 3,061
- Pop. Density 1,671 p/km²
- Built-up 20.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:01
- Sunrise 05:10
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 13 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Mercy
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Mercy, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 24.7 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
6.3 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,007.8 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 24.7 | 6.3 | 183 | 51 | 1,007.8 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 2.8 | 231 | 76 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 276.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 2.2 | 253 | 78 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.3 | 188 | 67 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 119.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 4.8 | 130 | 65 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 797.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 2.4 | 185 | 77 | 1,018.0 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 180.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 5.9 | 187 | 90 | 1,019.4 | 3.75 / 3.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 5.9 | 224 | 73 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 1.95 | 99 | 16.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.4 | 6.2 | 186 | 59 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 89 | 462.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 3.1 | 156 | 74 | 1,025.8 | 0.30 / 0.34 | 100 | 122.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 2.9 | 57 | 84 | 1,024.4 | 1.08 / 1.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 5.1 | 30 | 72 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 36 | 109.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 7.6 | 66 | 71 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 892.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Mercy?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 24.7 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 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 La Mercy today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 13h 00m.
What is the local time in La Mercy?
Local time is 21:01. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is La Mercy?
La Mercy is a populated place.
How many people live in La Mercy?
Population about 3,061.
What is the elevation of La Mercy?
DEM 84 m.
Where is La Mercy located?
It is at -29.63918, 31.13106 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Mercy in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)