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Molteno

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Molteno is a town in Eastern Cape, South Africa with 13,840 inhabitants, at 1,595 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sterkstroom, 25 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 655 km to the north. The nearest airport is Dordrecht, 64 km away.

Overview

Molteno is town in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

It is located in Inkwanca Local Municipality, South Africa.

Established in 1874-01-01.

It covers about 12 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,590 metre.

Also known as: Molteno, Eastern Cape

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Basic Data

  • Country South Africa
  • Located in Inkwanca Local Municipality
  • Area 12 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    31° 23' 48" S, 26° 21' 45" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1595 m
  • Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 13,840
  • Pop. Density 821 p/km²
  • Built-up 23.9%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Rand (ZAR)
  • Phone Prefix +27

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Weather in Molteno

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Molteno, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 10.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.7 to 20.1 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 843 W/m2.

Temperature
10.7 C
Wind
4.1 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,027.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 10.7 4.1 348 73 1,027.1 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 11.2 6.4 346 71 1,027.6 0.00 / 0.00 6 69.1 n/a
12h 20.1 6.6 342 29 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 843.4 n/a
18h 15.8 3.2 328 38 1,022.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 309.6 n/a
Tomorrow 12.4 3.5 345 48 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 15.3 4.3 345 29 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 72.7 n/a
36h 21.8 4.7 313 21 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 852.1 n/a
42h 17.5 3.2 354 28 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 309.4 n/a
Saturday 13.7 2.1 0 44 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 71 0.0 n/a
54h 14.5 1.1 341 52 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 34.7 n/a
60h 15.8 6.3 270 54 1,017.4 0.87 / 0.87 100 443.9 n/a
66h 8.9 8.1 144 87 1,023.3 2.20 / 3.07 100 88.5 n/a
Sunday 8.8 4.2 148 87 1,021.9 0.45 / 3.51 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Molteno?
Now 10.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.7 to 20.1 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 843 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 Molteno today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Molteno?
Local time is 12:16. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Molteno?
Molteno is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Molteno?
Population about 13,840.
What is the elevation of Molteno?
DEM 1,595 m.
Where is Molteno located?
It is at -31.39675, 26.36246 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Molteno in?
It is in South Africa.

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Last updated 2024-01-20
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