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Location & Surroundings

Heidelberg is a town in Western Cape, South Africa with 9,895 inhabitants, at 84 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riversdale, 28 km to the east. The national capital Pretoria is about 1160 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is AFB Overberg, 83 km away.

Overview

Heidelberg is town in the Western Cape province, South Africa.

It is located in Hessequa Local Municipality, South Africa.

Established in 1855-01-01.

The elevation is around 84 metre.

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Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    34° 5' 29" S, 20° 57' 24" E
  • Elevation DEM: 84 m
  • Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 9,895
  • Pop. Density 1,725 p/km²
  • Built-up 23.8%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Rand (ZAR)
  • Phone Prefix +27

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Weather in Heidelberg

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

Now 17.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 17.0 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 231 W/m2.

Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (197 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,008.6 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 17.0 2.3 197 72 1,008.6 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 16.7 2.1 204 65 1,006.3 0.00 / 0.00 78 0.0 n/a
12h 13.7 6.2 247 73 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 99 15.9 n/a
18h 13.4 5.8 250 58 1,018.5 1.83 / 1.83 97 177.2 n/a
Tomorrow 10.0 2.5 211 65 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 15 231.4 n/a
30h 8.3 0.5 51 82 1,024.1 0.11 / 0.11 100 0.0 n/a
36h 11.5 1.4 45 67 1,024.7 0.00 / 0.00 34 47.4 n/a
42h 18.8 2.5 117 35 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 801.1 n/a
Wednesday 12.2 3.3 102 77 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 355.4 n/a
54h 10.6 1.5 277 81 1,016.5 0.00 / 0.00 12 0.0 n/a
60h 14.9 1.2 292 58 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.00 33 49.6 n/a
66h 22.4 5.2 188 39 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 28 786.0 n/a
Thursday 12.8 2.0 145 75 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 75 344.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Heidelberg?
Now 17.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 17.0 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 231 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 Heidelberg today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Heidelberg?
Local time is 06:42. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Heidelberg?
Heidelberg is a populated place.
How many people live in Heidelberg?
Population about 9,895.
What is the elevation of Heidelberg?
DEM 84 m.
Where is Heidelberg located?
It is at -34.09127, 20.95661 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Heidelberg in?
It is in South Africa.

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Last updated 2024-12-02
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