Location & Surroundings
Rockeries Pass is a saddle in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 2,923 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mokhotlong, 44 km to the south. The national capital Pretoria is about 360 km to the north. The nearest airport is Tlokoeng Airport, 40 km away.
Also known as: Cathedral Pass · Rockeries · The Rockeries
Overview
Rockeries Pass is a gap.
It is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The elevation is around 2,923 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in KwaZulu-Natal
- 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
28° 53' 45" S, 29° 1' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 2923 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 21:42
- Sunrise 05:15
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 13 h 5 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rockeries Pass
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rockeries Pass, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 6.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 24.1 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 841 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
6.4 m/s W (270 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 24.1 | 6.4 | 270 | 16 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 2.1 | 241 | 31 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 281.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.8 | 1.9 | 281 | 49 | 1,019.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 4.9 | 329 | 35 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 6.3 | 300 | 27 | 1,013.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 91 | 841.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 5.9 | 285 | 63 | 1,019.1 | 2.29 / 2.35 | 100 | 226.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.2 | 3.0 | 280 | 67 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 1.33 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 4.1 | 287 | 37 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 1 | 117.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.3 | 3.8 | 290 | 29 | 1,012.0 | 0.39 / 0.40 | 99 | 946.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.5 | 1.8 | 65 | 88 | 1,022.2 | 1.06 / 1.46 | 61 | 243.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.8 | 1.0 | 107 | 91 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 0.9 | 85 | 63 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 97.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.4 | 2.4 | 73 | 33 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 857.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rockeries Pass?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 6.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 24.1 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 841 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rockeries Pass today?
Sunrise around 05:15 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 13h 05m.
What is the local time in Rockeries Pass?
Local time is 21:42. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rockeries Pass?
Rockeries Pass is a pass.
What is the elevation of Rockeries Pass?
DEM 2,923 m.
Where is Rockeries Pass located?
It is at -28.89574, 29.02769 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rockeries Pass in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry