Location & Surroundings
Ladysmith is a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with 143,446 inhabitants, at 1,010 m elevation. The national capital Pretoria is about 350 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ladysmith Airport, 4 km away.
Overview
Ladysmith is city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
It is located in Emnambithi-Ladysmith Local Municipality, South Africa.
Established in 1850-01-01.
Also known as: Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
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Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Emnambithi-Ladysmith Local Municipality
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 33' 31" S, 29° 46' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1010 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 143,446
- Pop. Density 1,619 p/km²
- Built-up 27.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:36
- Sunrise 05:00
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 13 h 30 min
Subdivisions
Weather in Ladysmith
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ladysmith, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 975 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (290 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 1.0 | 290 | 43 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.5 | 2.8 | 82 | 15 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 974.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 2.2 | 93 | 33 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 339.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.3 | 117 | 55 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 2.0 | 98 | 63 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 137.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.3 | 4.1 | 97 | 21 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 962.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 4.5 | 100 | 47 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 336.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.9 | 1.3 | 78 | 93 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 1.0 | 350 | 47 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 142.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 39.2 | 6.3 | 280 | 8 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 977.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 6.5 | 146 | 81 | 1,018.0 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 88 | 300.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 3.0 | 124 | 84 | 1,019.0 | 0.10 / 0.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.7 | 2.4 | 113 | 79 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 97 | 31.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ladysmith?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 975 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 Ladysmith today?
Sunrise around 05:00 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 13h 29m.
What is the local time in Ladysmith?
Local time is 17:36. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ladysmith?
Ladysmith is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Ladysmith?
Population about 143,446.
What is the elevation of Ladysmith?
DEM 1,010 m.
Where is Ladysmith located?
It is at -28.55874, 29.77896 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ladysmith in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Official website www.ladysmith.kzn.org.za
- Commons category Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal