Location & Surroundings
Sterkfontein is a settlement in Limpopo, South Africa, at 1,456 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Motetema, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 160 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Middelburg, 74 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
25° 2' 0" S, 29° 36' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1456 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 61 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:20
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sterkfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sterkfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 30.5 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,020.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 16.6 | 2.0 | 58 | 71 | 1,020.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.5 | 336 | 59 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 116.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 4.1 | 309 | 21 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 938.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 6.7 | 47 | 41 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 306.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 2.2 | 75 | 57 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 2.1 | 3 | 39 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 118.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.8 | 4.9 | 338 | 16 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 943.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 5.8 | 37 | 33 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 309.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 2.3 | 65 | 46 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 2.7 | 31 | 30 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 108.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.7 | 5.6 | 0 | 13 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 917.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 6.7 | 62 | 24 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 264.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 3.4 | 111 | 31 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sterkfontein?
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 30.5 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 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 Sterkfontein today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 55m.
What is the local time in Sterkfontein?
Local time is 12:20. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sterkfontein?
Sterkfontein is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sterkfontein?
DEM 1,456 m.
Where is Sterkfontein located?
It is at -25.03333, 29.60000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sterkfontein in?
It is in South Africa.