Location & Surroundings
Mapumulo is a settlement in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 614 m elevation. The nearest larger town is KwaDukuza, 29 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 475 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 51 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
29° 9' 32" S, 31° 4' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 614 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 366 p/km²
- Built-up 10.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:54
- Sunrise 05:01
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 13 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mapumulo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapumulo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 31.3 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 W/m2.
Temperature
31.3 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 31.3 | 3.6 | 90 | 35 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 0.5 | 120 | 80 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 259.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.2 | 1.6 | 337 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 3.0 | 195 | 53 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 122.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 5.6 | 178 | 51 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 861.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 1.9 | 212 | 93 | 1,019.1 | 1.67 / 1.67 | 91 | 163.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 0.6 | 203 | 94 | 1,017.6 | 1.21 / 2.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 1.1 | 222 | 93 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 2.12 | 100 | 6.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.7 | 2.1 | 172 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 100 | 138.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 2.0 | 255 | 97 | 1,015.8 | 15.61 / 16.09 | 100 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 1.8 | 175 | 98 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 6.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 0.7 | 140 | 95 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 1.44 | 100 | 11.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.0 | 1.7 | 93 | 92 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 100 | 116.3 | 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 Mapumulo?
Now 31.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 31.3 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 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 Mapumulo today?
Sunrise around 05:01 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 13h 16m.
What is the local time in Mapumulo?
Local time is 22:54. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mapumulo?
Mapumulo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mapumulo?
DEM 614 m.
Where is Mapumulo located?
It is at -29.15878, 31.06705 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapumulo in?
It is in South Africa.