Location & Surroundings
Observatory is a point in Western Cape, South Africa, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rosebank, 3 km to the south. The national capital Pretoria is about 1305 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ysterplaat, 4 km away.
Also known as: Observatory Station
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 56' 0" S, 18° 28' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8,742 p/km²
- Built-up 29.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:24
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 19:27
- Day length 13 h 54 min
Other railroad stations nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Observatory
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Observatory, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 21.7 C, max wind 9.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 903 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
6.1 m/s SE (154 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 15.6 | 6.1 | 154 | 78 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 6.9 | 149 | 69 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 82.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 9.3 | 173 | 55 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 903.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 7.4 | 157 | 63 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 466.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.1 | 4.9 | 147 | 79 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 3.1 | 149 | 66 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 8.7 | 174 | 61 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 899.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.6 | 9.0 | 165 | 73 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 465.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.3 | 6.9 | 160 | 80 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 6.3 | 154 | 69 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 83.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 7.9 | 173 | 55 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 906.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 9.3 | 159 | 73 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 469.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.8 | 5.3 | 149 | 83 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Observatory?
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 21.7 C, max wind 9.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 903 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 Observatory today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 19:27 (local time). Day length about 13h 54m.
What is the local time in Observatory?
Local time is 12:24. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Observatory?
Observatory is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Observatory?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Observatory located?
It is at -33.93333, 18.46667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Observatory in?
It is in South Africa.