Very cold conditions expected to hit THESE parts of SA

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Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces.

Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa.

Weather conditions and UVB forecast

Gauteng

Temperature: Fine and cool.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High

DID YOU KNOW

Where does Gauteng rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

Gauteng is the smallestÂof South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 18 178 square kilometres.

Where does Gauteng rank in population among South Africa’s provinces?

Gauteng is the biggestÂin terms of population, with an estimated 16 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of Gauteng?

The administrative capital of the province is Johannesburgwhich is situated at 25°44′46″S 28°11′17″E.


Mpumalanga

Temperature: Fine and cool to warm becoming cloudy in the east with evening drizzle along the Lowveld.

DID YOU KNOW

Where does Mpumalanga rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

Mpumalanga is the second smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 76 495 square kilometres.

Where does Mpumalanga rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

Mpumalanga is the sixth most populous, with an estimated 4.7 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of Mpumalanga?

The capital and largest city in the province is Mbombela (formerly known as Nelspruit), which is situated at 25°27′57″S 30°59′07″E.


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Limpopo

Temperature: Morning fog patches over the Western Bushveld, otherwise fine and warm becoming cloudy in the Lowveld by the evening.

DID YOU KNOW

Where does Limpopo rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

Limpopo is the fifth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 125 754 square kilometres.

Where does Limpopo rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

Limpopo is the fifth most populous, with an estimated 5.9 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of Limpopo?

The capital and largest city in the province is Polokwane, which is situated at 23°54′00″S 29°27′00″E.


North West

Temperature: Fine and cool to warm.

DID YOU KNOW

Where does the North West rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

The North West is the sixth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 104 882 square kilometres.

Where does the North West rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

The North West is the seventh most populous, with an estimated 4.2 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of the North West?

Its capital is Mahikeng (formerly known as Mafikeng), which is situated at 25°51′56″S 25°38′37″E.


Free State

Temperature: Fine and cold to cool.

DID YOU KNOW

Where does the Free State rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Free State is the third largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 129 825 square kilometres.

Where does the Free State rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Free State is the second smallest in terms of population, with an estimated 2.9 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of the Free State?

Formerly known as the Orange Free State, its capital and biggest city is Bloemfontein, South Africa’s judicial capital. It is situated at 29°07′S 26°13′E.


Northern Cape

Temperature: Fine and cold to cool.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate southerly.

DID YOU KNOW

Where does the Northern Cape rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Northern Cape is the largest of South Africa’s nine provinces at 372 889 square kilometres.

Where does the Northern Cape rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Northern Cape is the smallest in terms of population, with an estimated 1.3 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of the Northern Cape?

Its capital is Kimberley, which is situated at 28°44′18″S 24°45′50″E.


Western Cape

Temperature: Partly cloudy and cool to cold with early morning showers along the south coast and adjacent interior.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be strong westerly along the south coast in the morning, otherwise moderate westerly to south-westerly but south to south-easterly along the west coast.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Moderate

DID YOU KNOW

Where does the Western Cape rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Western Cape is the fourth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 129 449 square kilometres.

Where does the Western Cape rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Western Cape is the third most populous, with an estimated 7.2 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of the Western Cape?

The capital city is Cape Town, which is situated at 33°55′31″S 18°25′26″E.


Eastern Cape

The Western half:Partly cloudy with isolated showers along the coast and adjacent interior in the morning.

The Western half – wind: The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong south- westerly, moderating towards the evening.

The Eastern half: Partly cloudy and cold but very cold in places in the north, with isolated showers along the sunshine coast.

The Eastern half-wind: The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong south- westerly in the morning, otherwise moderate to fresh south westerly.

DID YOU KNOW

Where does the Eastern Cape rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Eastern Cape is the second largest of South Africa’s nine provinces at 168 966 square kilometres.

Where does the Eastern Cape rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Eastern Cape is the fourthÂbiggest in terms of population, with an estimated 6.7 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of the Eastern Cape?

Its capital is Bhisho, which is situated at 32°50′58″S 27°26′17″E.


KwaZulu-Natal

Temperature: Partly cloudy and cool with isolated showers and rain in the east. It will become cloudy in the evening.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh south- westerly to southerly.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Moderate

DID YOU KNOW

Where does KwaZulu-Natal rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

KwaZulu-Natal is the seventh largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 94 361 square kilometres.

Where does KwaZulu-Natal rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

KwaZulu-Natal is the second most populous, with an estimated 11.5 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal?

The capital city is Pietermaritzburg, which is situated at 29°37′S 30°23′E.


WEATHER ALERTS

IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS

A: Yellow Level 4 Warning: Damaging waves leading to difficulty in navigation at sea for small vessels and personal watercraft is expected between Saldanha Bay and Plettenberg Bay.

B: Yellow Level 2 Warning: Damaging winds and waves resulting in difficulty in navigation and small vessels taking on water and capsizing within a locality are expected along the coast between Plettenberg Bay and Richard’s Bay.

FIRE DANGER WARNINGS

Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the south-eastern parts of Mopani District of Limpopo.

ADVISORIES

Very cold conditions are expected in places over the high- lying interior of Eastern Cape.

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