Location & Surroundings
Sikobeni is a settlement in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 1,023 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qumbu, 6 km to the west. The national capital Pretoria is about 605 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mthatha Airport, 51 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
31° 9' 3" S, 28° 56' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 1023 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 128 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:51
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Weather in Sikobeni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sikobeni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 23.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Temperature
11.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,030.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 11.2 | 1.8 | 98 | 84 | 1,030.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.9 | 1.1 | 41 | 94 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.7 | 1.4 | 39 | 67 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 3.0 | 104 | 34 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 834.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.6 | 0.7 | 78 | 60 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 276.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.1 | 1.9 | 326 | 59 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 1.5 | 325 | 41 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 82.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 3.1 | 105 | 21 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 842.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.7 | 0.7 | 131 | 58 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 277.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.9 | 0.3 | 310 | 75 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 1.2 | 124 | 63 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 81.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 4.2 | 131 | 44 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 797.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.5 | 1.0 | 161 | 88 | 1,022.2 | 6.70 / 6.70 | 99 | 156.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sikobeni?
Now 11.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 23.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 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 Sikobeni today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Sikobeni?
Local time is 05:51. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sikobeni?
Sikobeni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sikobeni?
DEM 1,023 m.
Where is Sikobeni located?
It is at -31.15072, 28.93723 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sikobeni in?
It is in South Africa.