Ncotshane weather in December
In December, Ncotshane sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 126 mm of rain across 15.2 wet days and about 13.7 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 27°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 36 min at the start of December to 13 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Ncotshane's 12th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ncotshane's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 126 mm
- 15.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 42 min
- 4:58 AM – 6:41 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.59 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.4
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs climb over the month, from about 27°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical December day in Ncotshane reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C warmer than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 17 |
| 2 | 27 | 17 |
| 3 | 27 | 17 |
| 4 | 27 | 17 |
| 5 | 27 | 18 |
| 6 | 27 | 18 |
| 7 | 27 | 18 |
| 8 | 27 | 18 |
| 9 | 27 | 18 |
| 10 | 27 | 18 |
| 11 | 27 | 18 |
| 12 | 27 | 18 |
| 13 | 27 | 18 |
| 14 | 27 | 18 |
| 15 | 27 | 18 |
| 16 | 28 | 18 |
| 17 | 28 | 18 |
| 18 | 28 | 18 |
| 19 | 28 | 18 |
| 20 | 28 | 19 |
| 21 | 28 | 19 |
| 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 24 | 28 | 19 |
| 25 | 28 | 19 |
| 26 | 28 | 19 |
| 27 | 28 | 19 |
| 28 | 28 | 19 |
| 29 | 28 | 19 |
| 30 | 28 | 19 |
| 31 | 28 | 19 |
Ncotshane weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 19° | 133 | 15.3 | 13.5 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 28° / 19° | 113 | 12.4 | 13 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 28° / 18° | 96 | 11.9 | 12.2 | 6.2 |
| Apr | 26° / 16° | 51 | 7.7 | 11.4 | 7.3 |
| May | 24° / 12° | 25 | 3.8 | 10.7 | 8.6 |
| Jun | 23° / 9° | 15 | 2.4 | 10.3 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 22° / 9° | 15 | 2.9 | 10.4 | 8.6 |
| Aug | 24° / 11° | 25 | 4.1 | 11 | 8.5 |
| Sep | 25° / 13° | 41 | 6.7 | 11.8 | 7.6 |
| Oct | 25° / 15° | 88 | 11.9 | 12.7 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 26° / 17° | 121 | 14.7 | 13.4 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 28° / 18° | 126 | 15.2 | 13.7 | 5.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 64%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 |
| Cloudier (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 33 | 67 |
| 5 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 32 | 68 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 33 | 67 |
| 11 | 33 | 67 |
| 12 | 34 | 66 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 35 | 65 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 35 | 65 |
| 17 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 37 | 63 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 37 | 63 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 38 | 62 |
| 24 | 38 | 62 |
| 25 | 37 | 63 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 39 | 61 |
| 29 | 39 | 61 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
| 31 | 40 | 60 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Ncotshane gets around 126 mm of rain over 15.2 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 49% and peaks near 51% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 |
| 2 | 49 |
| 3 | 49 |
| 4 | 50 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 6 | 51 |
| 7 | 51 |
| 8 | 51 |
| 9 | 51 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 51 |
| 12 | 51 |
| 13 | 51 |
| 14 | 50 |
| 15 | 50 |
| 16 | 50 |
| 17 | 49 |
| 18 | 49 |
| 19 | 48 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 48 |
| 22 | 48 |
| 23 | 47 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 47 |
| 26 | 47 |
| 27 | 47 |
| 28 | 47 |
| 29 | 47 |
| 30 | 47 |
| 31 | 46 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 41% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 44% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Muggy (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 22 | 42 | 28 | 1 |
| 2 | 7 | 22 | 43 | 28 | 1 |
| 3 | 6 | 21 | 43 | 28 | 1 |
| 4 | 6 | 20 | 44 | 29 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 | 20 | 45 | 29 | 1 |
| 6 | 5 | 19 | 45 | 30 | 1 |
| 7 | 4 | 18 | 45 | 31 | 1 |
| 8 | 4 | 18 | 45 | 32 | 1 |
| 9 | 3 | 17 | 45 | 34 | 1 |
| 10 | 3 | 16 | 45 | 35 | 1 |
| 11 | 3 | 16 | 44 | 36 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 | 15 | 43 | 37 | 2 |
| 13 | 2 | 15 | 43 | 39 | 2 |
| 14 | 2 | 14 | 42 | 40 | 2 |
| 15 | 2 | 14 | 41 | 41 | 2 |
| 16 | 2 | 13 | 40 | 43 | 3 |
| 17 | 1 | 13 | 39 | 44 | 3 |
| 18 | 1 | 12 | 38 | 45 | 4 |
| 19 | 1 | 12 | 37 | 46 | 4 |
| 20 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 47 | 5 |
| 21 | 1 | 11 | 36 | 47 | 5 |
| 22 | 1 | 10 | 36 | 48 | 6 |
| 23 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 48 | 6 |
| 24 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 49 | 6 |
| 25 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 49 | 7 |
| 26 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 49 | 7 |
| 27 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 49 | 7 |
| 28 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 49 | 7 |
| 29 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 49 | 7 |
| 30 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 49 | 7 |
| 31 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 49 | 7 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 36 min at the start of December to 13 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 4:55 AM to 5:06 AM, and sunset from 6:31 PM to 6:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.6 | 4:55 | 6:31 |
| 2 | 13.6 | 4:55 | 6:32 |
| 3 | 13.6 | 4:55 | 6:33 |
| 4 | 13.6 | 4:56 | 6:34 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 4:56 | 6:34 |
| 6 | 13.7 | 4:56 | 6:35 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 4:56 | 6:36 |
| 8 | 13.7 | 4:56 | 6:36 |
| 9 | 13.7 | 4:56 | 6:37 |
| 10 | 13.7 | 4:57 | 6:38 |
| 11 | 13.7 | 4:57 | 6:38 |
| 12 | 13.7 | 4:57 | 6:39 |
| 13 | 13.7 | 4:57 | 6:40 |
| 14 | 13.7 | 4:58 | 6:40 |
| 15 | 13.7 | 4:58 | 6:41 |
| 16 | 13.7 | 4:58 | 6:41 |
| 17 | 13.7 | 4:59 | 6:42 |
| 18 | 13.7 | 4:59 | 6:42 |
| 19 | 13.7 | 4:59 | 6:43 |
| 20 | 13.7 | 5:00 | 6:43 |
| 21 | 13.7 | 5:00 | 6:44 |
| 22 | 13.7 | 5:01 | 6:44 |
| 23 | 13.7 | 5:01 | 6:45 |
| 24 | 13.7 | 5:02 | 6:45 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 5:02 | 6:46 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 5:03 | 6:46 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:03 | 6:47 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 5:04 | 6:47 |
| 29 | 13.7 | 5:05 | 6:47 |
| 30 | 13.7 | 5:05 | 6:48 |
| 31 | 13.7 | 5:06 | 6:48 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.59 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.49 kWh/m² to a high of 5.66 kWh/m² in January across the year — December's 5.59 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ncotshane
In December, Ncotshane sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ncotshane's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Ncotshane?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Ncotshane for sightseeing.
What to pack for Ncotshane in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Ncotshane sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
UV index in Ncotshane in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ncotshane peaks around February 11 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 5 | High |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ncotshane in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ncotshane is worst in July — around 34 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.9× the cleanest month (January, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 11 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 17 | 15 | 11 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 31 | Moderate |
| Jul | 34 | Moderate |
| Aug | 33 | Moderate |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Ncotshane?
Ncotshane sits at 27.3°S, 31.6°E, 314 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Frischgewaagd, 62 km away.
Topography around Ncotshane
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ncotshane.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ncotshane has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 336 m around an average of 369 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 897 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,609 m.
The land around Ncotshane is covered by cropland (33%) and shrubs (21%) within 3 km, trees (28%), grassland (26%) and shrubs (24%) within 16 km, and grassland (41%) and trees (39%) within 80 km.
South Africa travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / M / N
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 68%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 43.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ncotshane (-27.342°, 31.58°, elevation 314 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).