Location & Surroundings
Bhisho is a polygon in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 587 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dimbaza, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 800 km to the north.
Also known as: King Williams Town
Overview
King Williams Town is airport in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
It is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The elevation is around 531 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Eastern Cape
- Type airport (AIRP)
- a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 53' 50" S, 27° 16' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 587 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:58
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 52 min
Other airports nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bhisho
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bhisho, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 22.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 458 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 19.0 | 1.8 | 171 | 53 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 2.9 | 121 | 65 | 1,019.1 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 458.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.7 | 3.1 | 84 | 90 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 79.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.9 | 0.6 | 14 | 94 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 1.1 | 51 | 58 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.5 | 3.1 | 245 | 19 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 847.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 194 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 257.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 0.7 | 188 | 79 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.0 | 2.0 | 176 | 66 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 82.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 4.7 | 149 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 827.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 2.3 | 77 | 89 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 275.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 1.9 | 67 | 92 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.1 | 0.9 | 109 | 67 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 92.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bhisho?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 22.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 458 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 Bhisho today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 51m.
What is the local time in Bhisho?
Local time is 14:58. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bhisho?
Bhisho is a airport.
What is the elevation of Bhisho?
DEM 587 m.
Where is Bhisho located?
It is at -32.89714, 27.27935 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bhisho in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry