Location & Surroundings
Point is a point in Western Cape, South Africa, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Somerset West, 24 km to the north. The national capital Pretoria is about 1310 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 42 km away.
Overview
Point is point in South Africa.
It is located in Overberg District Municipality, South Africa.
The elevation is around 1 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Overberg District Municipality
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 17' 49" S, 18° 48' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 32 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:44
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 19:24
- Day length 13 h 51 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 18.8 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 831 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 18.7 | 3.8 | 311 | 76 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 5.7 | 255 | 84 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 830.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 3.6 | 164 | 79 | 1,019.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 3 | 370.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 7.1 | 136 | 86 | 1,018.8 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 7.5 | 138 | 76 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 27 | 74.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 8.8 | 166 | 69 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 880.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 7.1 | 144 | 74 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 420.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 6.4 | 149 | 76 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.6 | 5.7 | 146 | 67 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 84.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 7.0 | 176 | 64 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 902.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 8.0 | 136 | 76 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 436.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 7.3 | 118 | 80 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.9 | 8.5 | 115 | 71 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Point?
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 18.8 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 831 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 Point today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 19:24 (local time). Day length about 13h 51m.
What is the local time in Point?
Local time is 17:44. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Point?
Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Point?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Point located?
It is at -34.29702, 18.81381 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Point in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry