Location & Surroundings
Matshemade is a hill in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 1,135 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Frischgewaagd, 40 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 370 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Vryheid Airport, 44 km away.
Overview
Matshemade is DE Hügel in Südafrika.
It is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in KwaZulu-Natal
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
27° 39' 44" S, 31° 13' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1135 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:21
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 48 min
Other hills nearby
Weather in Matshemade
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matshemade, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 897 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (338 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 20.2 | 0.9 | 338 | 66 | 1,018.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 1.4 | 356 | 39 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.1 | 4.9 | 47 | 18 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 897.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.7 | 40 | 35 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 276.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 1.9 | 337 | 54 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 1.6 | 320 | 24 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 118.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.8 | 5.1 | 53 | 13 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 914.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.9 | 104 | 55 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 278.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.6 | 1.5 | 98 | 94 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 25 | 59 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 111.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 5.3 | 52 | 26 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 903.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 2.1 | 78 | 65 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 273.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.8 | 0.4 | 82 | 90 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matshemade?
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 897 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 Matshemade today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 48m.
What is the local time in Matshemade?
Local time is 10:21. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matshemade?
Matshemade is a hill.
What is the elevation of Matshemade?
DEM 1,135 m.
Where is Matshemade located?
It is at -27.66227, 31.22363 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matshemade in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry