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Ladysmith

seat of a second-order administrative division

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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

  • 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

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Weather in Ladysmith

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ladysmith, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 31.0 C, max wind 10.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.

Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
10.1 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 26.0 10.1 286 20 1,012.6 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 19.7 5.7 294 31 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 36 248.2 n/a
12h 14.7 0.7 253 45 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 70 0.0 n/a
18h 17.3 0.5 272 40 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 1 62.2 n/a
Tomorrow 31.0 7.5 285 14 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 8 785.6 n/a
30h 15.4 7.3 127 78 1,022.8 0.00 / 0.00 70 243.5 n/a
36h 13.7 3.9 121 75 1,025.0 0.20 / 0.20 100 0.0 n/a
42h 12.8 1.9 133 77 1,027.1 0.08 / 0.28 100 3.3 n/a
Thursday 13.7 2.3 134 73 1,022.6 0.10 / 0.38 100 59.8 n/a
54h 12.0 3.0 131 89 1,024.2 10.52 / 10.90 100 47.7 n/a
60h 11.8 2.0 152 91 1,023.6 2.00 / 12.90 87 0.0 n/a
66h 11.9 1.6 173 92 1,025.2 0.00 / 3.68 100 1.9 n/a
Friday 12.9 1.6 164 86 1,023.8 0.00 / 1.24 100 71.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ladysmith?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 31.0 C, max wind 10.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 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 05:57 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Ladysmith?
Local time is 19:59. 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.

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Last updated 2024-12-02
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