Potchefstroom (South Africa) weather
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 26 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Thunder showers changing to heavy showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: 05:11; Sunset: 18:58. UV: Extreme;
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Sunday 11 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 29 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to light showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: 05:11; Sunset: 18:59. UV: Very high;
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Monday 12 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 27 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: 05:12; Sunset: 18:59. UV: Very high;
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Tuesday 13 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 26 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to clear by nighttime. Sunrise: 05:12; Sunset: 19:00. UV: Very high;
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Wednesday 14 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 27 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: 05:12; Sunset: 19:00. UV: Extreme;
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Thursday 15 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 29 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: 05:12; Sunset: 19:01. UV: Extreme;
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Friday 16 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 28 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Light showers. Sunrise: 05:13; Sunset: 19:02. UV: Very high;
Seven day forecast for Potchefstroom
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 19° |
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NNW
5
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NW
5
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WNW
5
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W
5
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WSW
5
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WSW
4
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WSW
4
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W
4
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W
5
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WSW
4
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SW
4
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SSE
4
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SE
3
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ESE
3
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E
4
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14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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VG | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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68% | 67% | 66% | 64% | 63% | 62% | 60% | 58% | 56% | 63% | 69% | 75% | 80% | 84% | 88% |
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UV
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8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% | 10% |
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18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° |
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3
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3
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4
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4
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4
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4
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NE
5
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NE
6
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NE
6
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NNE
6
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N
7
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N
7
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NNW
7
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NNW
6
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NNW
6
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NNW
6
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N
5
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NNE
5
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NE
5
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4
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5
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5
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5
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6
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VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G | G | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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88% | 88% | 88% | 89% | 90% | 91% | 85% | 78% | 71% | 65% | 58% | 52% | 50% | 47% | 45% | 46% | 48% | 50% | 59% | 69% | 79% | 81% | 83% | 85% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 05:00 | 08:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 23:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 40% | 40% | 60% | 10% | 40% |
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18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
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ENE
5
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6
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6
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NE
6
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NNE
8
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NNE
8
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NNE
6
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NE
5
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5
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6
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13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 14 |
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VG | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G |
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Humidity
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86% | 87% | 89% | 87% | 76% | 62% | 55% | 64% | 76% | 84% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | 4 | 10 | 8 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 02:00 | 05:00 | 08:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 23:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | <5% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 10% |
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5
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NE
6
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NNE
8
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N
7
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6
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5
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4
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NE
4
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13 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 9 |
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G | G | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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88% | 89% | 81% | 70% | 63% | 63% | 81% | 87% |
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UV
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- | - | 3 | 9 | 6 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 02:00 | 05:00 | 08:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 23:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | 10% | 50% | 60% | 60% | <5% | <5% |
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18° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 22° | 19° |
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NE
4
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NNE
5
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N
7
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NW
7
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6
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5
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NNE
4
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NNE
4
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8 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
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G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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91% | 92% | 77% | 64% | 59% | 61% | 81% | 87% |
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UV
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- | - | 5 | 12 | 8 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 02:00 | 05:00 | 08:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 23:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | 30% | <5% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
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21°
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24°
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27°
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19° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 22° | 20° |
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NNE
4
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NNE
4
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NNW
6
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NW
6
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WNW
6
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WNW
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4
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NNE
4
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7 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 8 |
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G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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91% | 93% | 77% | 58% | 51% | 54% | 76% | 84% |
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UV
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- | - | 5 | 12 | 8 | 2 | - | - |
| Time | 02:00 | 05:00 | 08:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 23:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 40% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 50% | 40% |
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19°
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26°
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WNW
4
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NNE
5
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NNW
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NW
8
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WNW
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WNW
6
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WNW
4
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4
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9 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 8 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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88% | 89% | 78% | 66% | 60% | 65% | 83% | 88% |
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UV
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- | - | 5 | 10 | 6 | 2 | - | - |
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Medium) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
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