Location & Surroundings
Loskop is a peak in Free State, South Africa, at 2,148 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Harrismith, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 290 km to the north. The nearest airport is Ladysmith Airport, 71 km away.
Overview
Loskop is mountain in Free State, South Africa; geonames ID = 981956.
It is located in Free State, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Free State
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 13' 11" S, 29° 9' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 2148 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 14:23
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 51 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Loskop
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Loskop, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 931 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,019.6 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 | 21.5 | 2.8 | 306 | 34 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 1.8 | 340 | 15 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 930.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 62 | 26 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 309.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 1.2 | 115 | 58 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 2.5 | 341 | 27 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 111.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.7 | 6.0 | 313 | 15 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 915.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.4 | 286 | 27 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 286.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 2.4 | 356 | 42 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.3 | 7.1 | 310 | 25 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 111.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 10.4 | 278 | 23 | 1,004.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 36 | 702.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.3 | 3.5 | 148 | 67 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 287.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.3 | 2.8 | 119 | 79 | 1,018.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.5 | 0.2 | 292 | 60 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 115.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Loskop?
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 931 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 Loskop today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 51m.
What is the local time in Loskop?
Local time is 14:23. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Loskop?
Loskop is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Loskop?
DEM 2,148 m.
Where is Loskop located?
It is at -28.21973, 29.15287 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Loskop in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry