Location & Surroundings
Murphys Rust is a settlement in Free State, South Africa, at 1,674 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Harrismith, 25 km to the west. The national capital Pretoria is about 310 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ladysmith Airport, 47 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 18' 23" S, 29° 22' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1674 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:50
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 43 min
Nearby
Weather in Murphys Rust
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Murphys Rust, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 879 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 20.0 | 1.8 | 317 | 52 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 1.2 | 313 | 65 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 310 | 45 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 89.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 2.1 | 303 | 19 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 879.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 0.6 | 71 | 41 | 1,015.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 48 | 241.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 2.1 | 318 | 51 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 3.4 | 303 | 27 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 105.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 4.3 | 302 | 13 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 899.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 3.2 | 143 | 46 | 1,017.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 279.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 2.1 | 137 | 83 | 1,019.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 0.9 | 141 | 62 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 4.0 | 298 | 18 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 700.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.2 | 0.6 | 302 | 48 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 188.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Murphys Rust?
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 879 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 Murphys Rust today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 43m.
What is the local time in Murphys Rust?
Local time is 02:50. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Murphys Rust?
Murphys Rust is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Murphys Rust?
DEM 1,674 m.
Where is Murphys Rust located?
It is at -28.30639, 29.38131 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Murphys Rust in?
It is in South Africa.