Location & Surroundings
Mpembeni is a river in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 538 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ulundi, 14 km to the east. The national capital Pretoria is about 420 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Prince Mangosuthu Buthelez Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: Pembane River · Pembane
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 20' 47" S, 31° 16' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 538 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:36
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mpembeni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpembeni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 21.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 362 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,022.2 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 16.7 | 0.8 | 54 | 89 | 1,022.2 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 0.4 | 83 | 96 | 1,022.3 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 0.6 | 98 | 85 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 88 | 31.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 2.1 | 74 | 64 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 62 | 362.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.4 | 91 | 92 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 166.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 1.8 | 323 | 95 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 2.0 | 316 | 64 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 75.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.5 | 1.9 | 264 | 26 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 793.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.4 | 3.4 | 158 | 91 | 1,022.0 | 12.87 / 12.87 | 91 | 228.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 1.6 | 242 | 80 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 1.85 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.5 | 126 | 67 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 73.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 2.6 | 108 | 58 | 1,022.0 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 100 | 630.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.7 | 0.5 | 126 | 89 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 47 | 156.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpembeni?
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 21.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 362 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 Mpembeni today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mpembeni?
Local time is 02:36. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpembeni?
Mpembeni is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mpembeni?
DEM 538 m.
Where is Mpembeni located?
It is at -28.34646, 31.27636 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpembeni in?
It is in South Africa.