Location & Surroundings
Mpolweni is a point in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 785 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Albert Falls, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 465 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pieter Maritzburg, 27 km away.
Also known as: Mission Station Impolweni · Impolweni
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 24' 41" S, 30° 27' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 785 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 39 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:58
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other railroad stations nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mpolweni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpolweni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 876 W/m2.
Temperature
8.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,025.2 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 | 8.5 | 1.5 | 337 | 81 | 1,025.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 1.0 | 349 | 53 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.6 | 109 | 25 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 875.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.9 | 0.5 | 285 | 79 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 271.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.8 | 1.3 | 325 | 76 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 0.7 | 9 | 47 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 3.8 | 119 | 27 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 870.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.0 | 1.5 | 151 | 96 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 265.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.4 | 0.8 | 168 | 95 | 1,022.7 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 1.5 | 166 | 80 | 1,024.2 | 0.26 / 0.96 | 33 | 72.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 3.6 | 129 | 41 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 61 | 791.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.4 | 0.5 | 187 | 93 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 244.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.3 | 1.1 | 323 | 95 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpolweni?
Now 8.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 876 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 Mpolweni today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Mpolweni?
Local time is 09:58. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpolweni?
Mpolweni is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Mpolweni?
DEM 785 m.
Where is Mpolweni located?
It is at -29.41133, 30.45491 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpolweni in?
It is in South Africa.