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Weather in Potchefstroom, South Africa
Forecast Overview
Mon Dec 23 
84°F 63°F 29°C 17°C Chance of rain before sunrise and in the afternoon.
detailsTue Dec 24 
90°F 63°F 32°C 17°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsWed Dec 25 
86°F 63°F 30°C 17°C Chance of rain after 5 pm.
detailsThu Dec 26 
88°F 63°F 31°C 17°C Partly cloudy skies.
detailsFri Dec 27 88°F 63°F 31°C 17°C Chance of rain in the afternoon.
detailsSat Dec 28 90°F 63°F 32°C 17°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsSun Dec 29 91°F 68°F 33°C 20°C More clouds than sun.
detailsMon Dec 30 91°F 66°F 33°C 19°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsTue Dec 31 
86°F 63°F 30°C 17°C Chance of rain before sunrise.
detailsWed Jan 1 81°F 66°F 27°C 19°C Chance of rain in the morning.
detailsThu Jan 2 
91°F 63°F 33°C 17°C Chance of light rain after 5 pm.
detailsFri Jan 3 
93°F 63°F 34°C 17°C Chance of rain in the afternoon.
detailsSat Jan 4 91°F 64°F 33°C 18°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsSun Jan 5 90°F 64°F 32°C 18°C More clouds than sun.
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Detailed Forecast
| Monday, December 23 | sunrise: 05:16 sunset: 19:05 |
| Low around 63°F (17°C), high around 84°F (29°C). Chance of rain before sunrise (between 2 am and 5 am) and then again in the afternoon (between 11 am and 5 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.82 in (20.9375 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 19 mph (30 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 |  | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 72% | 0.138% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.24 in (6.125 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 94% | 0.191% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.06 in (1.625 mm). | 67°F (20°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 79% | 0.199% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 80°F (26°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 47% | 0.193% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.04 in (1 mm). | 71°F (21°C) | 19 mph (30 km/h) | 71% | 0.195% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.34 in (8.625 mm). | 67°F (19°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 87% | 0.25% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.13 in (3.375 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 82% | 0.253% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Partly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 84% | 0.238% |
| Tuesday, December 24 | sunrise: 05:16 sunset: 19:05 |
| Low around 63°F (17°C), high around 89°F (32°C). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 17 mph (28 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | 65°F (18°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 79% | 0.23% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 63°F (17°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 83% | 0.224% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 71°F (22°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 65% | 0.218% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 82°F (28°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 38% | 0.208% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Times of sun and clouds. | 88°F (31°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 22% | 0.196% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 84°F (29°C) | 17 mph (28 km/h) | 36% | 0.188% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. | 71°F (21°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 61% | 0.186% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Mostly clear, with a few passing clouds. | 68°F (20°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 72% | 0.184% |
| Wednesday, December 25 | sunrise: 05:17 sunset: 19:06 |
| Low around 62°F (17°C), high around 85°F (30°C). Chance of rain in the evening (between 5 pm and 8 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.08 in (1.9375 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 12 mph (19 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | 65°F (18°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 78% | 0.183% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 62°F (17°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 80% | 0.182% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Sunny. | 70°F (21°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 62% | 0.18% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 80°F (26°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 42% | 0.174% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 85°F (30°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 31% | 0.167% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 78°F (26°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 42% | 0.162% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.05 in (1.3125 mm). | 69°F (21°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 71% | 0.169% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). | 69°F (20°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 76% | 0.174% |
| Thursday, December 26 | sunrise: 05:17 sunset: 19:06 |
| Low around 62°F (17°C), high around 87°F (31°C). Estimated precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). Partly cloudy skies. Wind: 6 mph (10 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Clear. | 64°F (18°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 88% | 0.173% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Clear. | 62°F (17°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 88% | 0.173% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | 71°F (22°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 65% | 0.172% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Sunny. | 82°F (28°C) | 5 mph (7 km/h) | 42% | 0.166% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 87°F (30°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 30% | 0.16% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 83°F (28°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 38% | 0.156% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 76°F (25°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 46% | 0.156% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | A few passing clouds. | 72°F (22°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 57% | 0.155% |
| Friday, December 27 | sunrise: 05:18 sunset: 19:06 |
| Low around 63°F (17°C), high around 88°F (31°C). Chance of rain late in the afternoon (between 2 pm and 5 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.24 in (6.125 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 15 mph (25 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Clear. Precipitation: 0.07 in (1.8125 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 83% | 0.168% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 84% | 0.169% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 75°F (24°C) | 13 mph (20 km/h) | 56% | 0.168% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | 86°F (30°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 35% | 0.162% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 81°F (27°C) | 15 mph (25 km/h) | 44% | 0.157% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.11 in (2.875 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 75% | 0.172% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 84% | 0.171% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.875 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 89% | 0.174% |
| Saturday, December 28 | sunrise: 05:18 sunset: 19:07 |
| Low around 62°F (17°C), high around 90°F (32°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 7 mph (12 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 89% | 0.181% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 63°F (17°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 89% | 0.18% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 71°F (22°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 68% | 0.178% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 82°F (28°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 42% | 0.173% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Times of sun and clouds. | 88°F (31°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 28% | 0.166% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 87°F (30°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 30% | 0.161% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Times of clear skies and clouds. | 80°F (26°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 30% | 0.16% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | 75°F (24°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 50% | 0.159% |
| Sunday, December 29 | sunrise: 05:19 sunset: 19:07 |
| Low around 69°F (20°C), high around 92°F (33°C). Estimated precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). More clouds than sun. Wind: 9 mph (14 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | 71°F (21°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 71% | 0.159% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 70°F (21°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 73% | 0.159% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Sunny. | 78°F (25°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 54% | 0.157% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 87°F (31°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 34% | 0.152% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Sunny. | 89°F (32°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 28% | 0.147% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | A few passing clouds. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 80°F (26°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 47% | 0.144% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Clear. | 73°F (23°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 56% | 0.143% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 71°F (22°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 59% | 0.143% |
| Monday, December 30 | sunrise: 05:20 sunset: 19:07 |
| Low around 66°F (19°C), high around 92°F (33°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.23 in (5.875 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 9 mph (14 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 69°F (20°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 62% | 0.143% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 66°F (19°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 69% | 0.143% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 77°F (25°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 54% | 0.141% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Times of sun and clouds. | 88°F (31°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 36% | 0.137% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. | 89°F (32°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 30% | 0.133% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 80°F (26°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 49% | 0.131% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.08 in (2.0625 mm). | 71°F (22°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 76% | 0.152% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.15 in (3.8125 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 83% | 0.195% |
| Tuesday, December 31 | sunrise: 05:20 sunset: 19:08 |
| Low around 63°F (17°C), high around 87°F (30°C). Chance of rain between 11 pm and 2 am. Estimated precipitation: 0.22 in (5.625 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 9 mph (14 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.19 in (4.8125 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 84% | 0.232% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.75 mm). | 65°F (19°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 78% | 0.23% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 71°F (22°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 58% | 0.223% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 79°F (26°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 43% | 0.213% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 87°F (30°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 32% | 0.2% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 80°F (27°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 39% | 0.195% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 75°F (24°C) | 5 mph (7 km/h) | 44% | 0.192% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 71°F (22°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 53% | 0.191% |
| Wednesday, January 1 | sunrise: 05:20 sunset: 19:08 |
| Low around 66°F (19°C), high around 81°F (27°C). Chance of rain in the morning (between 8 am and 11 am). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.07 in (1.8125 mm). More clouds than sun. Wind: 15 mph (24 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 67°F (20°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 79% | 0.189% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 67°F (20°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 77% | 0.188% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 72°F (22°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 66% | 0.187% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 77°F (25°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 56% | 0.181% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0.05 in (1.375 mm). | 79°F (26°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 54% | 0.184% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 80°F (27°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 49% | 0.179% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Clear. | 72°F (22°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 65% | 0.177% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | A few passing clouds. | 67°F (19°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 83% | 0.176% |
| Thursday, January 2 | sunrise: 05:21 sunset: 19:08 |
| Low around 63°F (17°C), high around 92°F (33°C). Chance of light rain in the evening (between 5 pm and 8 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). More sun than clouds. Wind: 10 mph (15 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Clear. | 64°F (18°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 86% | 0.176% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Mostly clear, with a few passing clouds. | 63°F (17°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 88% | 0.175% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Sunny. | 74°F (23°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 60% | 0.174% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Sunny. | 85°F (29°C) | 5 mph (7 km/h) | 38% | 0.167% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 92°F (33°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 25% | 0.16% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Times of sun and clouds. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 77°F (25°C) | 10 mph (15 km/h) | 47% | 0.159% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). | 72°F (22°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 59% | 0.16% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Partly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 69°F (20°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 73% | 0.162% |
| Friday, January 3 | sunrise: 05:22 sunset: 19:08 |
| Low around 63°F (17°C), high around 93°F (34°C). Chance of rain late in the afternoon (between 2 pm and 5 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.22 in (5.5 mm). Considerable cloudiness. Wind: 23 mph (37 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Clear. | 67°F (19°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 75% | 0.161% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Times of clear skies and clouds. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 75% | 0.162% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Sunny. | 75°F (24°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 55% | 0.161% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Sunny. | 88°F (31°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 32% | 0.156% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 90°F (32°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 27% | 0.15% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.04 in (1 mm). | 70°F (21°C) | 23 mph (37 km/h) | 66% | 0.149% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.17 in (4.25 mm). | 67°F (20°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 66% | 0.177% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 76% | 0.176% |
| Saturday, January 4 | sunrise: 05:22 sunset: 19:09 |
| Low around 64°F (18°C), high around 91°F (33°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.08 in (2.125 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 14 mph (22 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | 65°F (19°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 84% | 0.181% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 65°F (18°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 84% | 0.18% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 73°F (23°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 63% | 0.178% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 84°F (29°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 43% | 0.172% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Mostly sunny. | 90°F (32°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 30% | 0.164% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 79°F (26°C) | 14 mph (22 km/h) | 47% | 0.16% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.8125 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 73% | 0.167% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). | 67°F (19°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 69% | 0.168% |
| Sunday, January 5 | sunrise: 05:23 sunset: 19:09 |
| Low around 64°F (18°C), high around 90°F (32°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.04 in (1.0625 mm). More clouds than sun. Wind: 12 mph (20 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Clear. | 67°F (19°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 79% | 0.168% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 65°F (18°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 84% | 0.167% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Sunny. | 73°F (23°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 62% | 0.166% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Sunny. | 84°F (29°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 40% | 0.16% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 90°F (32°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 29% | 0.153% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 79°F (26°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 47% | 0.149% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Partly cloudy. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.75 mm). | 71°F (22°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 68% | 0.157% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Partly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 69°F (21°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 70% | 0.156% |
Current Conditions* (Friday, March 12, 2021 at 08:41 Africa/Johannesburg time)
* This station stopped sending updates, so the data below might be obsolete.
 | Temperature: 73°F (23°C) |
Weather Station: Potchefstroom (latitude 26-40-16S, longitude 027-04-55E)
Local Time:
Potchefstroom is in the "Africa/Johannesburg" timezone, commonly abbreviated SAST.
This timezone does not apply the Daylight Saving Time (DST) scheme - it uses standard time throughout the year. The offset to Universal Time (UTC, GMT or Zulu) is +2:00 hours.
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