Location & Surroundings
Randfontein is a point in Gauteng, South Africa, at 1,715 m elevation. The national capital Pretoria is 69 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Robinson Lake Aerodrome, 4 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
26° 11' 0" S, 27° 42' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1715 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,301 p/km²
- Built-up 35.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:37
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Nearby
Weather in Randfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Randfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 19.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
3.8 m/s N (8 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 15.6 | 3.8 | 8 | 66 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 3.9 | 304 | 41 | 1,013.1 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 568.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 2.3 | 315 | 48 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 67.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 0.9 | 347 | 54 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 1.5 | 1 | 39 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 3.5 | 296 | 20 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 885.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 3.8 | 353 | 27 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 298.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 4.7 | 26 | 62 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.6 | 6.4 | 348 | 60 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 5.3 | 312 | 32 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 809.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 2.5 | 337 | 38 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 198.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 2.3 | 334 | 50 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.4 | 3.9 | 324 | 43 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Randfontein?
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 19.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 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 Randfontein today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Randfontein?
Local time is 15:37. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Randfontein?
Randfontein is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Randfontein?
DEM 1,715 m.
Where is Randfontein located?
It is at -26.18333, 27.70000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Randfontein in?
It is in South Africa.