Location & Surroundings
Steynsburg is a town in Eastern Cape, South Africa with 8,642 inhabitants, at 1,451 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Venterstad, 58 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 660 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Aliwal North, about 110 km away.
Overview
Steynsburg is place in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
It is located in Gariep Local Municipality, South Africa.
Established in 1872-01-01.
The elevation is around 1,451 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Gariep Local Municipality
- 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° 17' 44" S, 25° 49' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1451 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 8,642
- Pop. Density 566 p/km²
- Built-up 14.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:42
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Steynsburg
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Steynsburg, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 26.2 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
4.2 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 17.8 | 4.2 | 351 | 57 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.4 | 2.0 | 2 | 67 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 4.3 | 3 | 53 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 8.7 | 334 | 27 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 838.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 8.4 | 358 | 46 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 278.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 4.6 | 16 | 57 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 6.3 | 4 | 46 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 86.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 9.1 | 302 | 18 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 878.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 3.5 | 268 | 21 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 333.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 2.0 | 339 | 15 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 3.6 | 336 | 10 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 90.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 7.3 | 301 | 7 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 919.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 2.3 | 314 | 12 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 349.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Steynsburg?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 26.2 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 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 Steynsburg today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 51m.
What is the local time in Steynsburg?
Local time is 03:42. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Steynsburg?
Steynsburg is a populated place.
How many people live in Steynsburg?
Population about 8,642.
What is the elevation of Steynsburg?
DEM 1,451 m.
Where is Steynsburg located?
It is at -31.29565, 25.82338 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Steynsburg in?
It is in South Africa.
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