Location & Surroundings
Messelfontein is a settlement in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 1,047 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nondweni, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 370 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Vryheid Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: Metzelfontein
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
28° 4' 0" S, 30° 53' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1047 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:45
- Sunrise 05:03
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 13 h 12 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Messelfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Messelfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 32.0 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 W/m2.
Temperature
32.0 C
Wind
4.3 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
28 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 32.0 | 4.3 | 101 | 25 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 28 | 54 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 296.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 0.4 | 352 | 61 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 207 | 40 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 114.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 6.2 | 103 | 37 | 1,011.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 80 | 893.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 1.7 | 115 | 88 | 1,019.0 | 12.42 / 12.46 | 84 | 138.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.4 | 1.9 | 111 | 93 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 2.91 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.3 | 81 | 79 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 93 | 59.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.6 | 3.3 | 66 | 56 | 1,011.1 | 0.25 / 0.32 | 70 | 502.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.0 | 2.2 | 67 | 93 | 1,015.5 | 9.94 / 10.27 | 96 | 153.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 1.8 | 128 | 95 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 2.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 2.0 | 91 | 93 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 9.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.5 | 3.1 | 79 | 89 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 122.7 | 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 Messelfontein?
Now 32.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 32.0 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 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 Messelfontein today?
Sunrise around 05:03 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 13h 13m.
What is the local time in Messelfontein?
Local time is 21:45. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Messelfontein?
Messelfontein is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Messelfontein?
DEM 1,047 m.
Where is Messelfontein located?
It is at -28.06667, 30.88333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Messelfontein in?
It is in South Africa.