Location & Surroundings
Witfontein is a settlement in Northern Cape, South Africa, at 1,055 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Prieska, 31 km to the east. The national capital Pretoria is about 710 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Carnarvon Airport, about 155 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
29° 37' 20" S, 22° 25' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1055 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:41
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 13 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Witfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Witfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 919 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 22.2 | 1.9 | 70 | 23 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 2.8 | 74 | 20 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 1.6 | 289 | 11 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 919.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 1.7 | 225 | 14 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 397.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 0.5 | 239 | 18 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 2.0 | 59 | 13 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.3 | 4.4 | 268 | 6 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 932.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.3 | 3.5 | 233 | 9 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 403.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.2 | 3.3 | 154 | 20 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 4.1 | 99 | 27 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.2 | 6.0 | 305 | 7 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 867.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.4 | 10.1 | 204 | 13 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 271.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.7 | 5.9 | 226 | 29 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Witfontein?
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 919 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 Witfontein today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 13h 13m.
What is the local time in Witfontein?
Local time is 11:41. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Witfontein?
Witfontein is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Witfontein?
DEM 1,055 m.
Where is Witfontein located?
It is at -29.62216, 22.42567 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Witfontein in?
It is in South Africa.