Location & Surroundings
Mapapeng is a locality in Kweneng, Botswana, at 1,231 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Molepolole, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Gaborone is 60 km to the east. The nearest airport is Molepolole Airport, 18 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 28' 43" S, 25° 21' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 1231 m
- Timezone Africa/Gaborone
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Pula (BWP)
- Phone Prefix +267
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:23
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 13 h 7 min
Other localitys nearby
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Weather in Mapapeng
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapapeng, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.5 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 929 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 20.9 | 3.8 | 69 | 60 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 5.7 | 36 | 45 | 1,015.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 4 | 98.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.5 | 2.9 | 359 | 19 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 929.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 2.5 | 38 | 26 | 1,008.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 77 | 305.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 7.3 | 83 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 8.2 | 47 | 41 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 81.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.8 | 3.4 | 20 | 16 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 931.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 2.8 | 71 | 20 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 339.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.0 | 4.7 | 102 | 32 | 1,009.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 7.1 | 43 | 33 | 1,013.1 | 0.04 / 0.14 | 36 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.8 | 4.3 | 354 | 15 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 891.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.8 | 3.9 | 45 | 24 | 1,005.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 36 | 325.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.6 | 3.6 | 115 | 49 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapapeng?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.5 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 929 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 Mapapeng today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 13h 07m.
What is the local time in Mapapeng?
Local time is 11:23. Time zone: Africa/Gaborone (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mapapeng?
Mapapeng is a locality.
What is the elevation of Mapapeng?
DEM 1,231 m.
Where is Mapapeng located?
It is at -24.47868, 25.35044 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapapeng in?
It is in Botswana.