Location & Surroundings
Potsane is a settlement in Free State, South Africa, at 1,466 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Thaba Nchu, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 405 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Thaba Nchu Tar Airport, 21 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
29° 8' 5" S, 26° 45' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1466 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 248 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:46
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 13 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Potsane
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potsane, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 29.4 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Temperature
16.0 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 16.0 | 2.7 | 38 | 64 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 3.5 | 359 | 45 | 1,015.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 106.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 7.6 | 263 | 19 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 746.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 3.0 | 217 | 29 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 242.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 1.3 | 6 | 36 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 5.1 | 360 | 27 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 116.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 3.8 | 331 | 30 | 1,010.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 97 | 516.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 5.4 | 47 | 66 | 1,011.4 | 1.91 / 2.00 | 26 | 153.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.0 | 3.7 | 56 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 5.2 | 19 | 59 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 116.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.2 | 3.9 | 308 | 19 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 943.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 212 | 25 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 359.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.7 | 4.1 | 38 | 42 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potsane?
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 29.4 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 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 Potsane today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 13h 18m.
What is the local time in Potsane?
Local time is 10:46. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Potsane?
Potsane is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potsane?
DEM 1,466 m.
Where is Potsane located?
It is at -29.13468, 26.75548 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potsane in?
It is in South Africa.