Location & Surroundings
Makgodu is a settlement in Limpopo, South Africa, at 1,028 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bochum, 34 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 290 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Polokwane International Airport, 48 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
23° 25' 0" S, 29° 26' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1028 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:13
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 50 min
Nearby
Weather in Makgodu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makgodu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 31.5 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 932 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
7.1 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,018.9 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 | 23.2 | 7.1 | 87 | 60 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.5 | 4.8 | 76 | 25 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 932.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 9.6 | 86 | 41 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 301.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 8.7 | 85 | 81 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 8.3 | 81 | 63 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 104.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 5.5 | 64 | 30 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 932.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 5.2 | 75 | 48 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 302.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 2.7 | 83 | 67 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 5.2 | 69 | 56 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 109.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 4.2 | 27 | 21 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 910.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 4.0 | 51 | 35 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 291.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 2.3 | 62 | 48 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.8 | 5.6 | 73 | 36 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 116.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makgodu?
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 31.5 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 932 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 Makgodu today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 50m.
What is the local time in Makgodu?
Local time is 18:13. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makgodu?
Makgodu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makgodu?
DEM 1,028 m.
Where is Makgodu located?
It is at -23.41680, 29.43761 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makgodu in?
It is in South Africa.