Location & Surroundings
Rietfontein is a settlement in Harare, Zimbabwe, at 1,543 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Harare, 7 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, 17 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 46' 55" S, 31° 5' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1543 m
- Timezone Africa/Harare
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,958 p/km²
- Built-up 20.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG)
- Phone Prefix +263
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:27
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other section of populated places nearby
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Weather in Rietfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rietfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 29.6 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 15.4 | 2.0 | 98 | 56 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 4.2 | 114 | 39 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.6 | 3.8 | 82 | 10 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 927.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 3.6 | 84 | 22 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 282.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 3.1 | 66 | 43 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 2.8 | 49 | 31 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 94.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 1.9 | 38 | 13 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 920.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 3.2 | 41 | 21 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 277.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.2 | 2.5 | 65 | 41 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 4.1 | 50 | 26 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 2.2 | 30 | 13 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 920.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 3.1 | 32 | 28 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 279.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.1 | 3.6 | 60 | 42 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rietfontein?
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 29.6 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rietfontein today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rietfontein?
Local time is 12:27. Time zone: Africa/Harare (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rietfontein?
Rietfontein is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Rietfontein?
DEM 1,543 m.
Where is Rietfontein located?
It is at -17.78194, 31.09944 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rietfontein in?
It is in Zimbabwe.