Is it safe to be outside in Welkom today?
Mostly — but keep an eye on conditions in Welkom right now: Mind the air — Moderate — fine for most, but sensitive people may notice it. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.) It's about 9° (feels like 7°), no rain expected soon, and UV peaks around 5. Air quality is moderate (European AQI 57).
Moderate — fine for most, but sensitive people may notice it. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.)
Updated 23:15, 27 Jul (SAST) · live weather for Welkom
- 9°now
- 7°feels like
- 2 km/hwind
- 62%humidity
- UV 5peak today
- AQI 57air
Today in Welkom
- 😷 Air quality AQI 57Moderate — fine for most, but sensitive people may notice it. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.)
- ☀️ UV & sun UV 5Sun is gentle today (peaks around UV 5).
Next 7 days
- Mon☁️3° / 20°
- Tue☁️6° / 19°
- Wed🌦️8° / 19°
- Thu🌤️5° / 17°
- Fri☀️4° / 18°
- Sat🌤️6° / 18°
- Sun☀️6° / 18°
Weather in Welkom
Welkom sits high on the Highveld, where summer afternoons often build into sharp thunderstorms with lightning and sometimes hail, while winter days stay dry and sunny with cold, frosty nights. Out on the flat goldfields, Welkom is hot and storm-prone in summer and frosty through the winter cold.
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Common questions
Is it safe to be outside in Welkom right now?
Mostly — but keep an eye on conditions in Welkom right now: Mind the air — Moderate — fine for most, but sensitive people may notice it. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.) It's about 9° (feels like 7°), no rain expected soon, and UV peaks around 5. Air quality is moderate (European AQI 57).
Will it rain in Welkom today?
No rain is expected in Welkom in the next few hours. The 7-day outlook shows what's coming.
How hot is it in Welkom today?
It's about 9° in Welkom right now, feeling like 7°, with a high near 20° and a low near 3°.
Is the UV high in Welkom today?
Today's UV in Welkom peaks around 5 (moderate) — sun protection is optional today.
Overhead is a free guide built on live open weather data from Open-Meteo. It is advisory only — for official warnings and emergencies, follow the South African Weather Service.