Location & Surroundings
Soutpan is a pan in Free State, South Africa, at 1,198 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petrusburg, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 445 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Boshof, 53 km away.
Overview
Soutpan is a pan in the western Free State, South Africa.
It is located in Free State, South Africa.
The elevation is around 1,198 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Free State
- Type pan (PAN)
- a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 58' 2" S, 25° 30' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1198 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 07:44
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 54 min
Weather in Soutpan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Soutpan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 30.1 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 22.3 | 3.7 | 204 | 37 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 2.6 | 23 | 25 | 1,012.5 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 96 | 79.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 8.7 | 346 | 24 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 99 | 547.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 2.6 | 17 | 45 | 1,010.8 | 0.32 / 0.50 | 100 | 259.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 2.0 | 202 | 34 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 6.8 | 247 | 49 | 1,012.6 | 0.22 / 0.29 | 100 | 49.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 10.0 | 267 | 16 | 1,011.0 | 0.07 / 0.36 | 1 | 612.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 7.0 | 204 | 23 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 360.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.9 | 5.3 | 127 | 57 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 1.9 | 107 | 36 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 95.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 3.6 | 302 | 14 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 925.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 3.2 | 304 | 17 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 292.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.4 | 3.7 | 242 | 15 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Soutpan?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 30.1 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 548 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 Soutpan today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 53m.
What is the local time in Soutpan?
Local time is 07:44. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Soutpan?
Soutpan is a pan.
What is the elevation of Soutpan?
DEM 1,198 m.
Where is Soutpan located?
It is at -28.96716, 25.51528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Soutpan in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry