Location & Surroundings
Matikwe is a stream in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 695 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ulundi, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 430 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Prince Mangosuthu Buthelez Airport, 17 km away.
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 25' 50" S, 31° 18' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 695 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:11
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Nearby
Weather in Matikwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matikwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 24.9 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,021.3 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 17.1 | 1.8 | 57 | 91 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.3 | 2.2 | 34 | 88 | 1,020.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 3.8 | 19 | 71 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 42 | 31.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 6.7 | 24 | 39 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 735.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 5.8 | 24 | 66 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 198.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 2.8 | 341 | 81 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 2.3 | 339 | 69 | 1,018.6 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 100 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 357 | 46 | 1,014.0 | 0.04 / 0.75 | 99 | 427.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.6 | 1.8 | 35 | 95 | 1,019.3 | 11.77 / 12.52 | 83 | 42.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 1.8 | 323 | 95 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 1.6 | 313 | 62 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 64.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.6 | 1.0 | 264 | 19 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 773.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.7 | 5.4 | 175 | 83 | 1,023.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 214.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matikwe?
Now 17.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 24.9 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 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 Matikwe today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Matikwe?
Local time is 07:11. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matikwe?
Matikwe is a stream.
What is the elevation of Matikwe?
DEM 695 m.
Where is Matikwe located?
It is at -28.43068, 31.30709 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matikwe in?
It is in South Africa.