Location & Surroundings
Witpan is a water in Free State, South Africa, at 1,330 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Welkom, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 290 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Welkom Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Witpan is a pan.
It is located in Free State, South Africa.
The elevation is around 1,330 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Free State
- Type pan (PAN)
- a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 0' 44" S, 26° 45' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1330 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:26
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 13 h 18 min
Nearby
Weather in Witpan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Witpan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 943 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
3.2 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 19.9 | 3.2 | 352 | 63 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.7 | 343 | 47 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.6 | 4.3 | 262 | 19 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 943.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 3.4 | 359 | 32 | 1,011.2 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 1 | 355.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 4.8 | 61 | 47 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 8.3 | 14 | 37 | 1,011.4 | 0.36 / 0.42 | 54 | 110.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.8 | 7.5 | 294 | 17 | 1,002.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 747.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 3.3 | 32 | 57 | 1,011.0 | 3.02 / 3.02 | 100 | 69.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.0 | 4.9 | 19 | 71 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 4.2 | 321 | 49 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 116.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 7.7 | 287 | 18 | 1,003.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 949.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 3.8 | 358 | 31 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 360.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.6 | 3.5 | 188 | 17 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Witpan?
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 943 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Witpan today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 13h 18m.
What is the local time in Witpan?
Local time is 09:26. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Witpan?
Witpan is a pan.
What is the elevation of Witpan?
DEM 1,330 m.
Where is Witpan located?
It is at -28.01235, 26.76280 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Witpan in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry