Location & Surroundings
Modderfontein is a farm in Free State, South Africa, at 1,607 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mamafubedu, 27 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 190 km to the north. The nearest airport is Swartkop, 41 km away.
Basic Data
- Type farm (FRM)
- a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
Geography
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Coordinates
27° 26' 40" S, 28° 14' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1607 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 18:20
- Sunrise 05:06
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 13 h 30 min
Other farms nearby
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Weather in Modderfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Modderfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 28.8 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 778 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
6.9 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 19.4 | 6.9 | 70 | 64 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 5.6 | 324 | 22 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 777.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.5 | 7.4 | 215 | 84 | 1,020.3 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 100 | 261.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 5.7 | 75 | 91 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 5.1 | 47 | 67 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 107.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 5.5 | 317 | 38 | 1,009.8 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 63 | 670.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 6.8 | 280 | 77 | 1,017.1 | 15.35 / 16.32 | 100 | 81.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.4 | 1.9 | 51 | 91 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 7.39 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.5 | 3.8 | 306 | 72 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 135.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 6.3 | 241 | 21 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 986.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 2.8 | 198 | 29 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 371.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.8 | 6.9 | 100 | 89 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.9 | 6.1 | 60 | 64 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 133.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Modderfontein?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 28.8 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 778 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 Modderfontein today?
Sunrise around 05:06 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 13h 30m.
What is the local time in Modderfontein?
Local time is 18:20. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Modderfontein?
Modderfontein is a farm.
What is the elevation of Modderfontein?
DEM 1,607 m.
Where is Modderfontein located?
It is at -27.44450, 28.23981 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Modderfontein in?
It is in South Africa.