Location & Surroundings
Lotana is a stream in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 708 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qumbu, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 620 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mthatha Airport, 40 km away.
Overview
Lotana is stream in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
It is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Eastern Cape
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 16' 21" S, 28° 57' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 708 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 42 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:21
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 40 min
Weather in Lotana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lotana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 846 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,024.2 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 12.8 | 1.8 | 96 | 78 | 1,024.2 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.1 | 1.3 | 42 | 93 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.7 | 1.7 | 356 | 66 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 2.8 | 188 | 24 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 845.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 1.1 | 154 | 79 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 281.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.8 | 1.1 | 314 | 88 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 314 | 40 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 90.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 5.8 | 142 | 48 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 847.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.4 | 2.7 | 139 | 83 | 1,023.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 274.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 1.6 | 108 | 90 | 1,022.3 | 0.21 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.3 | 1.7 | 107 | 91 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 98 | 19.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 3.7 | 105 | 59 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 6 | 512.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.4 | 1.3 | 110 | 93 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 263.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lotana?
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 846 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 Lotana today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Lotana?
Local time is 05:21. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lotana?
Lotana is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lotana?
DEM 708 m.
Where is Lotana located?
It is at -31.27255, 28.95070 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lotana in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry