Location & Surroundings
Boschfontein is a farm in Western Cape, South Africa, at 230 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riversdale, 18 km to the west. The national capital Pretoria is about 1130 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Oudtshoorn Airport, 84 km away.
Also known as: Bosfontein
Basic Data
- Type farm (FRM)
- a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 2' 54" S, 21° 26' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 230 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:43
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 41 min
Other farms nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Boschfontein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Boschfontein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 18.5 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 810 W/m2.
Temperature
11.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,024.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 11.6 | 0.7 | 142 | 55 | 1,024.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.0 | 1.7 | 48 | 56 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 48.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 3.4 | 113 | 34 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 810.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 4.7 | 86 | 74 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 351.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.8 | 1.7 | 320 | 74 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 1.4 | 290 | 52 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 53.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 3.9 | 197 | 39 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 760.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.7 | 1.8 | 175 | 74 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 320.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.3 | 0.9 | 145 | 86 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.3 | 0.9 | 27 | 67 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 2.9 | 193 | 37 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 766.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 2.4 | 158 | 85 | 1,022.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 97 | 324.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.0 | 1.5 | 170 | 95 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Boschfontein?
Now 11.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 18.5 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 810 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 Boschfontein today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in Boschfontein?
Local time is 09:43. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Boschfontein?
Boschfontein is a farm.
What is the elevation of Boschfontein?
DEM 230 m.
Where is Boschfontein located?
It is at -34.04823, 21.44766 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Boschfontein in?
It is in South Africa.