Location & Surroundings
Vryheid is a survey point in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 1,192 m elevation. The national capital Pretoria is about 345 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Vryheid Airport, 2 km away.
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
27° 46' 0" S, 30° 49' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1192 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 799 p/km²
- Built-up 20.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:09
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 55 min
Nearby
Weather in Vryheid
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vryheid, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 21.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 2.1 | 152 | 80 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.5 | 2.6 | 152 | 81 | 1,017.5 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.0 | 1.8 | 104 | 67 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 47.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 3.9 | 74 | 38 | 1,013.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 29 | 565.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.9 | 3.7 | 30 | 76 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 280.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.8 | 2.6 | 9 | 97 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 5.1 | 287 | 19 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 103.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 4.3 | 257 | 8 | 1,004.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 918.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.9 | 1.3 | 88 | 47 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 301.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.2 | 2.0 | 9 | 58 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 314 | 31 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 124.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.4 | 4.1 | 264 | 12 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 939.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.7 | 2.4 | 111 | 83 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 253.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vryheid?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 21.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 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 Vryheid today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 54m.
What is the local time in Vryheid?
Local time is 02:09. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Vryheid?
Vryheid is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Vryheid?
DEM 1,192 m.
Where is Vryheid located?
It is at -27.76667, 30.81667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vryheid in?
It is in South Africa.