Location & Surroundings
Pentrich is a point in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 659 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pietermaritzburg, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 485 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pieter Maritzburg, 3 km away.
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° 38' 6" S, 30° 22' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 659 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,282 p/km²
- Built-up 25.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:43
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 50 min
Other railroad stations nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pentrich
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pentrich, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 885 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 31.1 | 3.8 | 114 | 32 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 0.1 | 41 | 75 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 274.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 1.8 | 300 | 70 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 1.2 | 320 | 44 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 110.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.1 | 2.7 | 64 | 20 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 884.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 274 | 58 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 281.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 2.2 | 309 | 49 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 2.3 | 315 | 28 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.5 | 5.4 | 116 | 43 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 900.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.7 | 142 | 89 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 279.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.7 | 1.6 | 127 | 87 | 1,017.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 1.8 | 66 | 70 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 49 | 79.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.1 | 5.4 | 94 | 38 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 868.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pentrich?
Now 31.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 885 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 Pentrich today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 50m.
What is the local time in Pentrich?
Local time is 19:43. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Pentrich?
Pentrich is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Pentrich?
DEM 659 m.
Where is Pentrich located?
It is at -29.63509, 30.37407 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pentrich in?
It is in South Africa.