Location & Surroundings
Modderfontein is a mine(s) in Gauteng, South Africa, at 1,630 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Brakpan, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is 55 km to the north. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: Modderfontein Gold Mine
Basic Data
- Type mine(s) (MN)
- a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 13' 0" S, 28° 21' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1630 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:24
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other mine(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Modderfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Modderfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
3.4 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,022.0 hPa
Clouds
27 %
Precip
0.13 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 | 16.3 | 3.4 | 13 | 67 | 1,022.0 | - / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 2.5 | 339 | 62 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 64.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 2.9 | 278 | 29 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 806.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 214 | 44 | 1,021.7 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 96 | 109.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 2.6 | 186 | 53 | 1,022.2 | 0.04 / 0.13 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 2.0 | 95 | 48 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 65.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 1.7 | 236 | 25 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 780.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 5.6 | 82 | 43 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 178.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.7 | 2.5 | 32 | 67 | 1,022.8 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 2.4 | 15 | 62 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 1.5 | 307 | 26 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 768.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 16 | 33 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 188.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.2 | 3.8 | 20 | 52 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Modderfontein?
Now 16.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Modderfontein today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Modderfontein?
Local time is 11:24. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Modderfontein?
Modderfontein is a mine(s).
What is the elevation of Modderfontein?
DEM 1,630 m.
Where is Modderfontein located?
It is at -26.21667, 28.35000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Modderfontein in?
It is in South Africa.