Location & Surroundings
Macala is a peak in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 1,084 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Melmoth, 46 km to the east. The national capital Pretoria is about 430 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Greytown Airport, 56 km away.
Overview
Macala is mountain in South Africa.
It is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in KwaZulu-Natal
- 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° 44' 4" S, 30° 57' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1084 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:10
- Sunrise 05:01
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 13 h 17 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Macala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Macala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 385 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.78 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 | 17.9 | 1.0 | 132 | 93 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 0.7 | 138 | 90 | 1,019.2 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 100 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.6 | 140 | 58 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 91 | 385.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 1.7 | 146 | 95 | 1,016.2 | 0.38 / 0.58 | 97 | 156.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 1.0 | 160 | 98 | 1,015.6 | 1.20 / 1.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 0.1 | 249 | 86 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 81 | 32.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 3.2 | 101 | 61 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 508.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 1.2 | 67 | 96 | 1,015.0 | 29.06 / 29.29 | 70 | 108.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.6 | 0.9 | 296 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 1.3 | 225 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 135.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 5.9 | 123 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 13 | 921.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.2 | 122 | 95 | 1,016.2 | 5.81 / 5.87 | 97 | 176.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.0 | 0.7 | 10 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Macala?
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 385 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Macala today?
Sunrise around 05:01 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 13h 17m.
What is the local time in Macala?
Local time is 14:10. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Macala?
Macala is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Macala?
DEM 1,084 m.
Where is Macala located?
It is at -28.73446, 30.95780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Macala in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry