Location & Surroundings
De Start is a settlement in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, at 1,208 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Grootfontein, about 125 km to the southwest. The national capital Windhoek is about 450 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Grootfontein Airport, about 125 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 57' 56" S, 19° 6' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1208 m
- Timezone Africa/Windhoek
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (NAD)
- Phone Prefix +264
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:20
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in De Start
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for De Start, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 38.9 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 W/m2.
Temperature
37.2 C
Wind
4.6 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,008.6 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 37.2 | 4.6 | 93 | 11 | 1,008.6 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 3.1 | 76 | 16 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 396.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 2.1 | 81 | 22 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 1.3 | 112 | 16 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 46.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.9 | 1.7 | 66 | 7 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 873.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 0.6 | 141 | 12 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 389.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 4.5 | 174 | 36 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 4.4 | 176 | 27 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 51.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 39.1 | 2.3 | 164 | 9 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 894.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 0.9 | 201 | 15 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 395.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 4.0 | 166 | 21 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 5.6 | 119 | 14 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 52.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 37.9 | 3.6 | 95 | 8 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 905.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in De Start?
Now 37.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 38.9 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 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 De Start today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 36m.
What is the local time in De Start?
Local time is 01:20. Time zone: Africa/Windhoek (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is De Start?
De Start is a populated place.
What is the elevation of De Start?
DEM 1,208 m.
Where is De Start located?
It is at -18.96542, 19.10864 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is De Start in?
It is in Namibia.