Location & Surroundings
Midmar Dam is a reservoir(s) in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 1,045 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mpophomeni, 6 km to the south. The national capital Pretoria is about 465 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pieter Maritzburg, 26 km away.
Overview
Midmar Dam Reservoir is reservoir in South Africa.
It is located in South Africa.
The elevation is around 1,045 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Type reservoir(s) (RSV)
- an artificial pond or lake
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 30' 47" S, 30° 10' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1045 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 07:44
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 50 min
Nearby
Weather in Midmar Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Midmar Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 30.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 875 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
20 %
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 | 16.1 | 2.3 | 283 | 86 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.2 | 264 | 54 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 107.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.3 | 2.6 | 98 | 29 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 874.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 0.5 | 260 | 75 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 264.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 2.1 | 293 | 69 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.8 | 305 | 44 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 111.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 2.6 | 86 | 20 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 893.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 271 | 55 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 278.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.2 | 2.5 | 295 | 49 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 2.5 | 305 | 31 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.0 | 5.5 | 103 | 27 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 905.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 0.8 | 151 | 86 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 266.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.0 | 1.6 | 130 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Midmar Dam?
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 30.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 875 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 Midmar Dam today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 49m.
What is the local time in Midmar Dam?
Local time is 07:44. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Midmar Dam?
Midmar Dam is a reservoir(s).
What is the elevation of Midmar Dam?
DEM 1,045 m.
Where is Midmar Dam located?
It is at -29.51302, 30.18198 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Midmar Dam in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)