Location & Surroundings
The Tower is a mountain in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 568 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fort Beaufort, 9 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 805 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwandwe, 31 km away.
Overview
The Tower 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
32° 51' 23" S, 26° 37' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 568 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 03:15
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 42 min
Weather in The Tower
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Tower, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.7 to 28.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 840 W/m2.
Temperature
12.2 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,021.9 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 12.2 | 3.1 | 101 | 87 | 1,021.9 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.7 | 0.2 | 305 | 87 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 1.3 | 330 | 54 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 78.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 4.2 | 235 | 20 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 839.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 2.0 | 128 | 77 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 304.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.2 | 0.9 | 209 | 82 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 1.3 | 195 | 61 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 3.6 | 168 | 40 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 836.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.2 | 1.9 | 111 | 73 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 283.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.6 | 1.5 | 140 | 89 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.6 | 1.9 | 123 | 74 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 70.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 3.8 | 139 | 44 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 840.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.3 | 1.9 | 120 | 93 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 302.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Tower?
Now 12.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.7 to 28.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 840 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 Tower today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in The Tower?
Local time is 03:15. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is The Tower?
The Tower is a mountain.
What is the elevation of The Tower?
DEM 568 m.
Where is The Tower located?
It is at -32.85635, 26.62974 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Tower in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry