Location & Surroundings
Nikwalini is a settlement in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 364 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mthatha, 55 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 705 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mthatha Airport, 63 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
32° 4' 0" S, 28° 56' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 364 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 202 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:56
- Sunrise 04:54
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 13 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nikwalini
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nikwalini, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.2 C, max wind 9.8 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,021.9 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
1.40 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 | 17.1 | 2.5 | 39 | 86 | 1,021.9 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 2.5 | 11 | 92 | 1,018.9 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 3.9 | 28 | 79 | 1,018.6 | 0.91 / 1.83 | 65 | 68.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 9.8 | 68 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 99 | 613.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 3.5 | 55 | 96 | 1,014.2 | 0.87 / 1.40 | 93 | 85.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 2.4 | 259 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 8.0 | 238 | 71 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 6 | 121.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 9.5 | 205 | 68 | 1,017.8 | 0.33 / 0.38 | 15 | 867.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.8 | 4.5 | 214 | 86 | 1,021.6 | 0.79 / 1.17 | 71 | 326.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 2.2 | 248 | 89 | 1,021.8 | 1.15 / 2.31 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 3.9 | 215 | 80 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 1.96 | 52 | 85.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 4.3 | 147 | 73 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 85 | 586.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.1 | 2.0 | 73 | 84 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 86 | 193.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nikwalini?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.2 C, max wind 9.8 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nikwalini today?
Sunrise around 04:54 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 13h 48m.
What is the local time in Nikwalini?
Local time is 05:56. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nikwalini?
Nikwalini is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nikwalini?
DEM 364 m.
Where is Nikwalini located?
It is at -32.06667, 28.93333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nikwalini in?
It is in South Africa.