Location & Surroundings
Qumbu is a town in Eastern Cape, South Africa with 5,904 inhabitants, at 992 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tsolo, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 605 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mthatha Airport, 47 km away.
Overview
Qumbu is human settlement in South Africa.
It is located in Mhlontlo Local Municipality, South Africa.
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Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Mhlontlo Local Municipality
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 9' 47" S, 28° 52' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 992 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5,904
- Pop. Density 1,480 p/km²
- Built-up 25.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:03
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Weather in Qumbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Qumbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 21.8 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 793 W/m2.
Temperature
13.9 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.30 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 | 0.4 | 357 | 70 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.7 | 1.3 | 130 | 61 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 81.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 5.2 | 138 | 47 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 793.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.9 | 2.2 | 144 | 83 | 1,024.4 | 1.75 / 1.75 | 100 | 199.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.2 | 0.7 | 133 | 94 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.8 | 1.8 | 90 | 79 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 57.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 5.6 | 106 | 45 | 1,021.8 | 0.14 / 0.19 | 80 | 657.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.5 | 1.2 | 67 | 87 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 84 | 181.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.0 | 1.0 | 11 | 92 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 1.5 | 359 | 59 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 82.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 3.0 | 109 | 27 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 827.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 1.6 | 6 | 61 | 1,014.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 70 | 214.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.4 | 1.9 | 329 | 62 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 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 Qumbu?
Now 13.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 21.8 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 793 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Qumbu today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Qumbu?
Local time is 12:03. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Qumbu?
Qumbu is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Qumbu?
Population about 5,904.
What is the elevation of Qumbu?
DEM 992 m.
Where is Qumbu located?
It is at -31.16304, 28.87056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Qumbu in?
It is in South Africa.
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