Location & Surroundings
Epsom is a forest reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, at 1,457 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ixopo, 39 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 490 km to the north. The nearest airport is Pieter Maritzburg, 65 km away.
Basic Data
- Type forest reserve (RESF)
- a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 54' 9" S, 29° 47' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1457 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:52
- Sunrise 05:07
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 13 h 14 min
Other forest reserves nearby
Weather in Epsom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Epsom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 23.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,021.2 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 15.8 | 0.8 | 54 | 70 | 1,021.2 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 3.0 | 107 | 41 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 907.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.0 | 0.8 | 72 | 95 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 303.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 1.1 | 335 | 95 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.9 | 71 | 58 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 3.9 | 117 | 34 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 939.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.0 | 0.8 | 30 | 90 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 314.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 1.4 | 322 | 90 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 0.7 | 61 | 47 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 132.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.0 | 4.3 | 106 | 29 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 934.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.7 | 54 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 268.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 2.0 | 315 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.2 | 0.4 | 118 | 48 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 96.2 | 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 Epsom?
Now 15.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 23.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 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 Epsom today?
Sunrise around 05:07 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 13h 14m.
What is the local time in Epsom?
Local time is 19:52. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Epsom?
Epsom is a forest reserve.
What is the elevation of Epsom?
DEM 1,457 m.
Where is Epsom located?
It is at -29.90255, 29.79578 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Epsom in?
It is in South Africa.