Location & Surroundings
Makhwezini is a settlement in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 172 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Empangeni, 28 km to the south. The national capital Pretoria is about 480 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Empangeni Airport, 23 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
28° 30' 49" S, 31° 52' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 172 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 569 p/km²
- Built-up 10.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:46
- Sunrise 04:59
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 13 h 14 min
Nearby
Weather in Makhwezini
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makhwezini, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 31.2 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 845 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
5.7 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 31.2 | 5.7 | 48 | 37 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 3.8 | 37 | 79 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 269.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 3.2 | 26 | 83 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 332 | 60 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 115.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 7.1 | 191 | 43 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 845.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 3.8 | 217 | 90 | 1,016.9 | 2.49 / 2.49 | 97 | 182.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 2.0 | 230 | 96 | 1,017.0 | 1.99 / 4.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 2.8 | 213 | 78 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 64 | 100.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.9 | 2.5 | 111 | 63 | 1,011.7 | 0.12 / 0.28 | 97 | 463.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.5 | 221 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 34.50 / 34.78 | 100 | 68.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 2.4 | 227 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 17.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 2.9 | 182 | 92 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 1.87 | 100 | 10.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 2.3 | 115 | 87 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 100 | 154.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makhwezini?
Now 31.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 31.2 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 845 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 Makhwezini today?
Sunrise around 04:58 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 13h 15m.
What is the local time in Makhwezini?
Local time is 01:46. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makhwezini?
Makhwezini is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makhwezini?
DEM 172 m.
Where is Makhwezini located?
It is at -28.51362, 31.88234 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makhwezini in?
It is in South Africa.