Location & Surroundings
The Diamond is a peak in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 1,970 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Phuthaditjhaba, 20 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 330 km to the north. The nearest airport is Tlokoeng Airport, 64 km away.
Overview
The Diamond is mountain in South Africa.
It is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in KwaZulu-Natal
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 39' 26" S, 28° 56' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1970 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 22:56
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in The Diamond
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Diamond, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 20.9 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
3.2 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.62 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 | 20.6 | 3.2 | 331 | 35 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.6 | 2.5 | 281 | 75 | 1,016.6 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 100 | 122.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.8 | 2.7 | 319 | 87 | 1,015.6 | 8.29 / 9.59 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 2.7 | 298 | 71 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 20 | 68.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 5.4 | 289 | 39 | 1,010.7 | 0.43 / 0.62 | 68 | 785.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.4 | 2.9 | 102 | 93 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 91 | 149.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 1.8 | 87 | 93 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.6 | 1.3 | 96 | 90 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 86 | 19.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.9 | 1.5 | 62 | 82 | 1,020.8 | 0.11 / 0.21 | 72 | 366.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.9 | 2.9 | 107 | 92 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 146.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.6 | 1.7 | 119 | 95 | 1,026.1 | 0.15 / 0.25 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.0 | 1.6 | 97 | 94 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 97 | 13.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.3 | 1.6 | 61 | 90 | 1,027.1 | 0.59 / 0.68 | 98 | 203.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Diamond?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 20.9 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in The Diamond today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in The Diamond?
Local time is 22:56. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is The Diamond?
The Diamond is a mountain.
What is the elevation of The Diamond?
DEM 1,970 m.
Where is The Diamond located?
It is at -28.65735, 28.94864 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Diamond in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry