Location & Surroundings
Blue Downs is a settlement in Western Cape, South Africa, at 70 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kraaifontein, 15 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 1295 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 8 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 58' 48" S, 18° 41' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 70 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,226 p/km²
- Built-up 14.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:29
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 19:27
- Day length 13 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Blue Downs
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Blue Downs, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 24.2 C, max wind 9.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,017.0 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 | 19.3 | 1.4 | 160 | 61 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 9.8 | 190 | 50 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 898.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 7.1 | 163 | 73 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 462.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.1 | 4.7 | 152 | 83 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 4.8 | 146 | 52 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 9.8 | 171 | 37 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 914.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 7.1 | 148 | 61 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 445.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.9 | 4.3 | 136 | 83 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.6 | 2.2 | 118 | 54 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 85.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 3.7 | 192 | 19 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 888.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 3.5 | 135 | 59 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 465.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 2.3 | 108 | 78 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.7 | 0.3 | 356 | 44 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 82.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Blue Downs?
Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 24.2 C, max wind 9.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 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 Blue Downs today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 19:27 (local time). Day length about 13h 56m.
What is the local time in Blue Downs?
Local time is 16:29. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Blue Downs?
Blue Downs is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Blue Downs?
DEM 70 m.
Where is Blue Downs located?
It is at -33.98000, 18.68700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Blue Downs in?
It is in South Africa.