Location & Surroundings
Maplotini is a settlement in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 1,330 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ugie, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 625 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mthatha Airport, 36 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
31° 21' 2" S, 28° 22' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1330 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 94 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:53
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 13 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Maplotini
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maplotini, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 917 W/m2.
Temperature
10.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,021.3 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 | 10.3 | 1.7 | 334 | 84 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 0.7 | 165 | 33 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 115.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 3.9 | 160 | 23 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 916.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.6 | 1.5 | 87 | 77 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 311.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.0 | 0.1 | 24 | 87 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 1.7 | 152 | 60 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 114.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 4.9 | 143 | 47 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 875.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 1.4 | 109 | 92 | 1,020.6 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 100 | 226.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.1 | 1.6 | 99 | 93 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.2 | 2.2 | 94 | 87 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 38.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 2.5 | 135 | 82 | 1,014.8 | 0.35 / 0.50 | 100 | 365.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.9 | 1.5 | 104 | 94 | 1,019.2 | 0.43 / 0.93 | 100 | 55.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.6 | 1.0 | 183 | 96 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maplotini?
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 917 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 Maplotini today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 13h 09m.
What is the local time in Maplotini?
Local time is 12:53. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Maplotini?
Maplotini is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maplotini?
DEM 1,330 m.
Where is Maplotini located?
It is at -31.35051, 28.36913 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maplotini in?
It is in South Africa.