Location & Surroundings
Pondwana is a mountain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 1,617 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vryheid, 25 km to the west. The national capital Pretoria is about 365 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Vryheid Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: Pondwani
Overview
Pondwana 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° 47' 13" S, 31° 2' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1617 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 09:57
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pondwana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pondwana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 24.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
13.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (0 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 13.9 | 1.9 | 0 | 97 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 1.6 | 313 | 58 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 96.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 2.7 | 265 | 37 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 637.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 1.8 | 355 | 64 | 1,013.6 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 47 | 19.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 2.3 | 133 | 80 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.4 | 3.1 | 164 | 87 | 1,022.5 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 100 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 2.0 | 122 | 64 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 72 | 301.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.9 | 1.9 | 101 | 88 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 189.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.5 | 1.0 | 68 | 86 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 1.9 | 347 | 76 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 49.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 1.6 | 51 | 28 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 862.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 2.8 | 16 | 58 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 199.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.4 | 1.0 | 318 | 69 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pondwana?
Now 13.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 24.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Pondwana today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Pondwana?
Local time is 09:57. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Pondwana?
Pondwana is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Pondwana?
DEM 1,617 m.
Where is Pondwana located?
It is at -27.78700, 31.04571 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pondwana in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry