Location & Surroundings
Madeira is a peak in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 1,606 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Queenstown, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 695 km to the north. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 7 km away.
Overview
Madeira is mountain in South Africa.
It is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Eastern Cape
- 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
31° 52' 9" S, 26° 50' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1606 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:58
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 46 min
Weather in Madeira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Madeira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 30.3 C, max wind 8.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 729 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
5.1 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 23.5 | 5.1 | 319 | 41 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 8.4 | 320 | 25 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 729.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 3.2 | 352 | 38 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 207.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 2.6 | 314 | 57 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 3.2 | 334 | 42 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 65.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 7.5 | 320 | 23 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 677.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 190 | 40 | 1,013.1 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 63 | 176.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 1.9 | 123 | 83 | 1,016.8 | 0.21 / 0.49 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.2 | 1.4 | 68 | 71 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 50.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 8.7 | 319 | 31 | 1,013.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 437.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 2.3 | 70 | 78 | 1,018.5 | 5.47 / 5.48 | 100 | 178.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 0.9 | 302 | 83 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.5 | 1.5 | 360 | 58 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 65.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Madeira?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 30.3 C, max wind 8.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 729 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 Madeira today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 46m.
What is the local time in Madeira?
Local time is 13:58. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Madeira?
Madeira is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Madeira?
DEM 1,606 m.
Where is Madeira located?
It is at -31.86929, 26.83360 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Madeira in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry