Location & Surroundings

De Rust is a village in Western Cape, South Africa with 4,272 inhabitants, at 475 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dysselsdorp, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 1020 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Oudtshoorn Airport, 35 km away.

Overview

De Rust is village in the Western Cape, South Africa.

It is located in Oudtshoorn Local Municipality, South Africa.

Established in 1900-01-01.

The elevation is around 475 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country South Africa
  • Located in Oudtshoorn Local Municipality
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    33° 29' 25" S, 22° 32' 7" E
  • Elevation DEM: 475 m
  • Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,272
  • Pop. Density 689 p/km²
  • Built-up 14.5%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Rand (ZAR)
  • Phone Prefix +27

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Weather in De Rust

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for De Rust, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 882 W/m2.

Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 21.0 0.8 33 51 1,017.1 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 31.2 2.7 214 22 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 882.0 n/a
12h 22.5 2.3 196 51 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 384.7 n/a
18h 18.2 1.1 241 63 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 21.6 0.6 132 47 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 89.7 n/a
30h 30.8 3.7 218 27 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 11 887.8 n/a
36h 20.3 3.4 205 60 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 6 385.0 n/a
42h 16.6 1.2 240 78 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Saturday 18.0 1.0 161 68 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 53.2 n/a
54h 27.0 2.5 221 39 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 691.8 n/a
60h 19.8 3.4 210 73 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 320.8 n/a
66h 15.6 2.5 226 87 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 65 0.0 n/a
Sunday 16.0 2.9 220 82 1,017.2 0.31 / 0.31 99 12.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in De Rust?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 882 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 De Rust today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 13h 24m.
What is the local time in De Rust?
Local time is 18:54. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is De Rust?
De Rust is a populated place.
How many people live in De Rust?
Population about 4,272.
What is the elevation of De Rust?
DEM 475 m.
Where is De Rust located?
It is at -33.49035, 22.53523 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is De Rust in?
It is in South Africa.

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Last updated 2024-12-02
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