Location & Surroundings
Phofung is a peak in Lesotho, at 3,251 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Phuthaditjhaba, 28 km to the north. The national capital Maseru is about 150 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tlokoeng Airport, 51 km away.
Also known as: Sources
Overview
Phofung is DE Berggipfel in Südafrika.
It is located in South Africa.
The elevation is around 3,215 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 46' 19" S, 28° 52' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 3251 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Loti (LSL)
- Phone Prefix +266
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:27
- Sunrise 05:09
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 13 h 17 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Phofung
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Phofung, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 17.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
11.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.33 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 | 11.4 | 0.7 | 32 | 84 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.8 | 0.2 | 312 | 89 | 1,020.5 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 2.3 | 321 | 63 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 12 | 119.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 4.5 | 258 | 45 | 1,015.5 | 0.81 / 0.87 | 99 | 674.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.5 | 0.7 | 345 | 65 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 60 | 193.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.9 | 1.7 | 294 | 78 | 1,018.2 | 0.70 / 1.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 2.5 | 326 | 61 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 6 | 129.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.0 | 5.8 | 255 | 67 | 1,014.6 | 3.01 / 3.07 | 99 | 646.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.7 | 0.8 | 271 | 90 | 1,018.1 | 0.12 / 3.18 | 98 | 152.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.9 | 2.0 | 279 | 85 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 3.0 | 287 | 60 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 133.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 4.8 | 269 | 33 | 1,013.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 17 | 965.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.1 | 1.4 | 107 | 86 | 1,018.7 | 1.76 / 1.79 | 54 | 324.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phofung?
Now 11.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 17.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Phofung today?
Sunrise around 05:09 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 13h 17m.
What is the local time in Phofung?
Local time is 03:27. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Phofung?
Phofung is a peak.
What is the elevation of Phofung?
DEM 3,251 m.
Where is Phofung located?
It is at -28.77192, 28.87299 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phofung in?
It is in Lesotho.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry