Location & Surroundings
Witkop is a survey point in Free State, South Africa, at 1,984 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Paul Roux, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 295 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bethlehem, 45 km away.
Overview
Witkop is mountain in South Africa.
It is located in Free State, South Africa.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Free State
- 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
28° 22' 58" S, 27° 54' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1984 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:28
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Nearby
Weather in Witkop
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Witkop, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 19.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 872 W/m2.
Temperature
7.0 C
Wind
3.2 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,029.7 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 | 7.0 | 3.2 | 61 | 80 | 1,029.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.7 | 2.6 | 48 | 66 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 78.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 2.2 | 20 | 26 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 871.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.7 | 1.7 | 27 | 32 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 303.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.5 | 2.0 | 68 | 48 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.8 | 0.8 | 23 | 41 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 3.5 | 278 | 22 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 880.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 2.0 | 248 | 33 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 302.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.6 | 2.0 | 38 | 35 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.2 | 0.7 | 276 | 32 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 81.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 5.5 | 246 | 23 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 856.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 2.1 | 206 | 36 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 274.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.9 | 1.9 | 69 | 44 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Witkop?
Now 7.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 19.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 872 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 Witkop today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Witkop?
Local time is 10:28. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Witkop?
Witkop is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Witkop?
DEM 1,984 m.
Where is Witkop located?
It is at -28.38276, 27.90133 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Witkop in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry