Location & Surroundings
Sandfontein is a farm in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 959 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nondweni, 20 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 370 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Vryheid Airport, 30 km away.
Basic Data
- Type farm (FRM)
- a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 2' 3" S, 30° 55' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 959 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 08:35
- Sunrise 05:08
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 13 h 3 min
Other farms nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sandfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sandfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 947 W/m2.
Temperature
15.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 15.1 | 1.0 | 332 | 83 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 302 | 41 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.7 | 1.0 | 102 | 9 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 947.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 3.2 | 100 | 83 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 240.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 2.0 | 100 | 85 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 349 | 55 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 116.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.2 | 7.9 | 61 | 30 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 806.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 3.8 | 141 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 74 | 179.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.4 | 1.0 | 107 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 2.5 | 129 | 67 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 89.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 8.1 | 142 | 66 | 1,012.4 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 93 | 700.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 3.6 | 159 | 89 | 1,022.0 | 7.04 / 8.66 | 100 | 25.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.8 | 2.4 | 157 | 82 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandfontein?
Now 15.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 947 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 Sandfontein today?
Sunrise around 05:08 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 13h 03m.
What is the local time in Sandfontein?
Local time is 08:35. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sandfontein?
Sandfontein is a farm.
What is the elevation of Sandfontein?
DEM 959 m.
Where is Sandfontein located?
It is at -28.03425, 30.92357 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandfontein in?
It is in South Africa.