Location & Surroundings
Nkwelo is a mountain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 2,071 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Charlestown, 13 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 255 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: Mount Prospect
Overview
Nkwelo is mountain in South Africa.
It is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in KwaZulu-Natal
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
27° 31' 13" S, 29° 50' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 2071 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:15
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Nkwelo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkwelo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 21.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 898 W/m2.
Temperature
8.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (325 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,022.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 8.0 | 1.6 | 325 | 62 | 1,022.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.8 | 0.6 | 259 | 38 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 3.2 | 126 | 20 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 898.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.0 | 1.8 | 90 | 39 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 287.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.2 | 2.5 | 118 | 84 | 1,023.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.5 | 3.4 | 136 | 68 | 1,025.7 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 82 | 70.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 4.1 | 133 | 30 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 873.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.2 | 2.3 | 117 | 76 | 1,024.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 210.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.5 | 1.8 | 148 | 92 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.0 | 1.6 | 137 | 67 | 1,023.0 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 94 | 80.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 3.5 | 105 | 39 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 76 | 735.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.9 | 1.9 | 359 | 66 | 1,018.1 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 10 | 139.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.9 | 1.8 | 338 | 89 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkwelo?
Now 8.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 21.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 898 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 Nkwelo today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Nkwelo?
Local time is 12:15. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkwelo?
Nkwelo is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Nkwelo?
DEM 2,071 m.
Where is Nkwelo located?
It is at -27.52033, 29.83781 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkwelo in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry