Location & Surroundings
Melkhoutfontein is a settlement in Western Cape, South Africa, at 47 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Albertina, 23 km to the west. The national capital Pretoria is about 1130 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Pieter Willem Botha Lughawe, 61 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
34° 17' 39" S, 21° 48' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 47 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:44
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Melkhoutfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Melkhoutfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 26.0 C, max wind 9.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 20.6 | 1.6 | 298 | 58 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 3.6 | 167 | 47 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 759.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 2.2 | 197 | 77 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 239.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 3.1 | 247 | 76 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 9.7 | 256 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 41.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.9 | 10.9 | 247 | 61 | 1,016.9 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 80 | 206.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.4 | 5.1 | 230 | 71 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 231.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 1.1 | 310 | 79 | 1,024.5 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.2 | 0.5 | 54 | 67 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 10 | 46.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 6.2 | 101 | 55 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 788.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.5 | 6.0 | 94 | 85 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 341.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.8 | 2.1 | 333 | 88 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.1 | 3.5 | 277 | 62 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 54.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Melkhoutfontein?
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 26.0 C, max wind 9.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 760 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 Melkhoutfontein today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Melkhoutfontein?
Local time is 14:44. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Melkhoutfontein?
Melkhoutfontein is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Melkhoutfontein?
DEM 47 m.
Where is Melkhoutfontein located?
It is at -34.29427, 21.80623 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Melkhoutfontein in?
It is in South Africa.