Location & Surroundings
Witfield is a settlement in Gauteng, South Africa, at 1,671 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boksburg, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is 49 km to the north. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 7 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 11' 13" S, 28° 12' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1671 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,644 p/km²
- Built-up 34.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:15
- Sunrise 05:10
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 13 h 22 min
Nearby
Weather in Witfield
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Witfield, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 983 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,018.2 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 | 24.1 | 1.1 | 324 | 32 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 2.7 | 156 | 14 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 983.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 2.5 | 168 | 17 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 357.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 2.9 | 15 | 27 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 2.5 | 4 | 29 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 130.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.6 | 2.5 | 343 | 13 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 983.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.8 | 4.1 | 7 | 17 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 336.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 4.5 | 8 | 34 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.3 | 4.0 | 337 | 30 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 131.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.5 | 3.0 | 297 | 12 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 984.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 1.5 | 304 | 15 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 352.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 3.7 | 114 | 23 | 1,012.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 4.6 | 24 | 39 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 114.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Witfield?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 983 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 Witfield today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 13h 22m.
What is the local time in Witfield?
Local time is 17:15. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Witfield?
Witfield is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Witfield?
DEM 1,671 m.
Where is Witfield located?
It is at -26.18691, 28.20642 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Witfield in?
It is in South Africa.