Location & Surroundings
Makhumsha is a settlement in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 1,760 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Quthing, 17 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 535 km to the north. The nearest airport is Quthing Airport, 16 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
30° 33' 8" S, 27° 40' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1760 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 88 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:49
- Sunrise 05:09
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 13 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makhumsha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makhumsha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 26.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 963 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 17.9 | 1.8 | 236 | 34 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.4 | 0.4 | 330 | 43 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 1.8 | 300 | 47 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 128.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 3.4 | 269 | 21 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 963.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 1.2 | 131 | 34 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 358.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 2.1 | 85 | 53 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 3.3 | 335 | 42 | 1,012.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 127.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 10.6 | 304 | 18 | 1,003.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 877.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.4 | 2.7 | 302 | 67 | 1,009.7 | 0.61 / 0.63 | 9 | 239.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.7 | 1.5 | 269 | 81 | 1,009.2 | 0.76 / 1.38 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 5.8 | 320 | 63 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 3 | 128.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 13.0 | 294 | 14 | 1,004.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 972.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.3 | 2.0 | 212 | 23 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 368.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makhumsha?
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 26.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 963 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 Makhumsha today?
Sunrise around 05:09 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 13h 26m.
What is the local time in Makhumsha?
Local time is 05:49. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makhumsha?
Makhumsha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makhumsha?
DEM 1,760 m.
Where is Makhumsha located?
It is at -30.55215, 27.67007 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makhumsha in?
It is in South Africa.