Location & Surroundings
The Lions is a survey point in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 1,977 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lady Grey, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 555 km to the north. The nearest airport is Aliwal North, 43 km away.
Overview
The Lions is mountain in South Africa.
It is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Eastern Cape
- 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
30° 39' 3" S, 27° 10' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1977 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 14:43
- Sunrise 05:11
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 13 h 28 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in The Lions
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Lions, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 31.4 C, max wind 11.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 841 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
4.0 m/s N (7 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,012.0 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 | 25.1 | 4.0 | 7 | 25 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.4 | 11.2 | 304 | 18 | 1,002.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 841.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 4.3 | 30 | 74 | 1,010.3 | 2.00 / 2.00 | 97 | 121.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 2.1 | 8 | 80 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 6.3 | 336 | 43 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 126.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 13.2 | 290 | 12 | 1,003.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 972.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 4.0 | 256 | 13 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 372.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.9 | 0.7 | 202 | 45 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.3 | 2.5 | 281 | 30 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 119.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 7.7 | 273 | 15 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 947.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.9 | 7.8 | 150 | 66 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 358.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.8 | 5.9 | 140 | 69 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.2 | 4.8 | 128 | 50 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 129.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Lions?
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 31.4 C, max wind 11.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 841 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 The Lions today?
Sunrise around 05:11 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 13h 27m.
What is the local time in The Lions?
Local time is 14:43. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is The Lions?
The Lions is a mountain.
What is the elevation of The Lions?
DEM 1,977 m.
Where is The Lions located?
It is at -30.65096, 27.17359 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Lions in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry