Location & Surroundings
Planknek is a pass in Limpopo, South Africa, at 1,253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mokopane, 3 km to the west. The national capital Pretoria is about 195 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pietersburg Civil, 54 km away.
Overview
Planknek is a gap.
It is located in South Africa.
The elevation is around 1,253 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 11' 45" S, 29° 2' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1253 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:26
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 56 min
Nearby
Weather in Planknek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Planknek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 34.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 944 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,017.8 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 | 25.8 | 1.3 | 34 | 38 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 5.8 | 358 | 10 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 943.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 3.7 | 12 | 15 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 318.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 3.0 | 11 | 29 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 1.8 | 359 | 24 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 78.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 3.7 | 306 | 17 | 1,009.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 625.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 2.3 | 300 | 24 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 207.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 0.4 | 214 | 34 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 1.3 | 74 | 49 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 116.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.4 | 2.2 | 308 | 19 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 945.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 6.1 | 50 | 44 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 241.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.0 | 2.1 | 59 | 75 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.6 | 1.5 | 335 | 53 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Planknek?
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 34.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 944 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 Planknek today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 56m.
What is the local time in Planknek?
Local time is 20:26. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Planknek?
Planknek is a pass.
What is the elevation of Planknek?
DEM 1,253 m.
Where is Planknek located?
It is at -24.19578, 29.04057 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Planknek in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry