Location & Surroundings
Williston is a village in Northern Cape, South Africa with 3,368 inhabitants, at 1,078 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Calvinia, about 110 km to the west. The national capital Pretoria is about 945 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Carnarvon Airport, about 120 km away.
Overview
Williston is town in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
It is located in Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality, South Africa.
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Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 20' 26" S, 20° 54' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1078 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 3,368
- Pop. Density 557 p/km²
- Built-up 12.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:13
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 49 min
Weather in Williston
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Williston, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 6.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 28.4 C, max wind 10.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
6.9 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.8 | 6.9 | 320 | 20 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 3.2 | 242 | 22 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 318.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 3.7 | 326 | 29 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 5.6 | 329 | 32 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 60.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 10.8 | 316 | 20 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 798.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 7.0 | 259 | 26 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 366.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 1.9 | 286 | 23 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 1.6 | 293 | 14 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 66.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.4 | 6.5 | 295 | 5 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 879.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 3.9 | 271 | 12 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 349.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 1.0 | 279 | 21 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.6 | 337 | 14 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 64.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.2 | 7.9 | 307 | 7 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 881.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Williston?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 6.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 28.4 C, max wind 10.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 799 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 Williston today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 51m.
What is the local time in Williston?
Local time is 00:13. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Williston?
Williston is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Williston?
Population about 3,368.
What is the elevation of Williston?
DEM 1,078 m.
Where is Williston located?
It is at -31.34048, 20.91544 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Williston in?
It is in South Africa.
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