Location & Surroundings
Ruimsig is a settlement in Gauteng, South Africa, at 1,519 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Roodepoort, 9 km to the south. The national capital Pretoria is 49 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 17 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
26° 4' 53" S, 27° 51' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1519 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 884 p/km²
- Built-up 15.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:23
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ruimsig
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruimsig, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 25.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,022.2 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 16.2 | 3.1 | 335 | 68 | 1,022.2 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 2.5 | 19 | 65 | 1,024.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 47 | 62.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 2.6 | 307 | 32 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 85 | 794.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 183 | 44 | 1,021.5 | 0.47 / 0.49 | 73 | 92.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 3.0 | 180 | 51 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.6 | 95 | 47 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 61.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 1.6 | 188 | 23 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 812.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 2.5 | 74 | 30 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 221.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.4 | 4.6 | 20 | 60 | 1,021.9 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 4.0 | 24 | 61 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 2.4 | 2 | 30 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 741.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 331 | 36 | 1,017.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 53 | 121.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.1 | 3.8 | 30 | 53 | 1,018.1 | 0.06 / 0.11 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruimsig?
Now 16.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 25.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 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 Ruimsig today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Ruimsig?
Local time is 13:23. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruimsig?
Ruimsig is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ruimsig?
DEM 1,519 m.
Where is Ruimsig located?
It is at -26.08130, 27.86485 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruimsig in?
It is in South Africa.