Location & Surroundings
Tweefontein is a chrome mine(s) in Mpumalanga, South Africa, at 919 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tukakgomo, 15 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 215 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nelspruit Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Tweefontein is chromium mine in South Africa.
It is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
The elevation is around 919 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Mpumalanga
- Type chrome mine(s) (MNCR)
- a mine where chrome ore is extracted
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 52' 33" S, 30° 7' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 919 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:32
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 59 min
Other chrome mine(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tweefontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tweefontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 33.3 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 936 W/m2.
Temperature
33.3 C
Wind
5.2 m/s W (263 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,008.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 33.3 | 5.2 | 263 | 17 | 1,008.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 162 | 31 | 1,011.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 42 | 144.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.2 | 2.2 | 122 | 71 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 2.3 | 68 | 57 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 126.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 5.1 | 332 | 23 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 936.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 3.0 | 66 | 50 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 285.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 1.9 | 88 | 71 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 2.5 | 46 | 56 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 123.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.0 | 5.1 | 21 | 28 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 945.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 2.4 | 91 | 54 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 292.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tweefontein?
Now 33.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 33.3 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 936 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 Tweefontein today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 58m.
What is the local time in Tweefontein?
Local time is 20:32. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tweefontein?
Tweefontein is a chrome mine(s).
What is the elevation of Tweefontein?
DEM 919 m.
Where is Tweefontein located?
It is at -24.87591, 30.12239 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tweefontein in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry