Location & Surroundings
Wits Nigel is a mine(s) in Gauteng, South Africa, at 1,650 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Heidelberg, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is 90 km to the north. The nearest airport is Rand, 41 km away.
Overview
Wits Nigel is mine in Gauteng, South Africa.
It is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
The elevation is around 1,650 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Gauteng
- Type mine(s) (MN)
- a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 32' 4" S, 28° 23' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1650 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:42
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other mine(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Wits Nigel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wits Nigel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 20.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (350 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 16.3 | 2.8 | 350 | 61 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 4.1 | 286 | 38 | 1,012.2 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 571.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 2.3 | 324 | 46 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 55.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 1.3 | 316 | 59 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 0.7 | 31 | 42 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 3.1 | 279 | 20 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 885.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 341 | 28 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 275.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 6.1 | 24 | 64 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.8 | 6.2 | 344 | 53 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 6.4 | 289 | 25 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 873.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 3.5 | 310 | 38 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 240.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 1.0 | 329 | 48 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 2.5 | 320 | 42 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wits Nigel?
Now 16.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 20.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 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 Wits Nigel today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Wits Nigel?
Local time is 16:42. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Wits Nigel?
Wits Nigel is a mine(s).
What is the elevation of Wits Nigel?
DEM 1,650 m.
Where is Wits Nigel located?
It is at -26.53437, 28.39684 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wits Nigel in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry