Location & Surroundings
Mcata is a settlement in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 753 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mthatha, 37 km to the east. The national capital Pretoria is about 660 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mthatha Airport, 29 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° 39' 56" S, 28° 24' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 753 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 61 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:39
- Sunrise 05:12
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 13 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mcata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mcata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 14.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 111 W/m2.
Temperature
14.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,019.0 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 | 14.0 | 1.5 | 191 | 98 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.4 | 0.2 | 120 | 85 | 1,021.3 | 8.59 / 8.59 | 99 | 111.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 1.4 | 82 | 92 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 95 | 62.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.6 | 2.2 | 65 | 93 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 0.8 | 25 | 77 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 99.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 163 | 41 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 852.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.5 | 1.3 | 88 | 96 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 296.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.3 | 1.3 | 331 | 96 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.8 | 1.2 | 72 | 72 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 99.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 3.2 | 119 | 35 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 906.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 1.5 | 63 | 92 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 324.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 1.1 | 1 | 88 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.7 | 0.2 | 155 | 56 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mcata?
Now 14.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 14.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 111 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 Mcata today?
Sunrise around 05:12 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 13h 15m.
What is the local time in Mcata?
Local time is 18:39. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mcata?
Mcata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mcata?
DEM 753 m.
Where is Mcata located?
It is at -31.66563, 28.40120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mcata in?
It is in South Africa.