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Location & Surroundings

Acton is a village in Australian Capital Territory, Australia with 2,347 inhabitants, at 566 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Canberra, less than 2 km away. The nearest airport is Canberra International Airport, 8 km away.

Overview

Acton is suburb of Canberra, Australia.

It is located in Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Established in 1928-00-00.

The population is about 2,086 (2016).

It covers about 62 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 566 metre.

Also known as: Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Acton, ACT, Acton, Canberra, Acton, Australia

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Basic Data

  • Country Australia
  • Located in Australian Capital Territory
  • Area 62 square kilometre
  • Type section of populated place (PPLX)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    35° 16' 40" S, 149° 7' 6" E
  • Elevation DEM: 566 m
  • Timezone Australia/Sydney
  • Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 10)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 2,347
  • Pop. Density 4,330 p/km²
  • Built-up 30.8%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Dollar (AUD)
  • Phone Prefix +61

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Weather in Acton

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

Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 W/m2.

Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,026.4 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 18.6 2.0 68 43 1,026.4 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 21.5 2.2 42 27 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 4 858.7 n/a
12h 9.6 1.5 162 94 1,026.9 0.07 / 0.07 6 81.2 n/a
18h 7.6 0.8 152 96 1,026.0 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 20.1 2.7 338 45 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 3 354.6 n/a
30h 19.5 3.9 230 46 1,021.1 0.08 / 0.08 77 703.4 n/a
36h 10.9 1.3 149 84 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.01 34 47.5 n/a
42h 9.9 0.3 166 88 1,024.1 0.00 / 0.00 87 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 21.9 1.2 333 41 1,022.8 0.00 / 0.00 9 344.8 n/a
54h 15.8 0.0 171 71 1,021.8 0.83 / 0.83 93 487.3 n/a
60h 10.5 1.7 147 92 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.73 27 22.1 n/a
66h 8.7 1.7 158 94 1,024.6 0.00 / 0.00 81 0.0 n/a
Thursday 20.4 3.0 66 41 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 364.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Acton?
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 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 Acton today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 19:22 (local time). Day length about 13h 08m.
What is the local time in Acton?
Local time is 18:47. Time zone: Australia/Sydney (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Acton?
Acton is a section of populated place.
How many people live in Acton?
Population about 2,347.
What is the elevation of Acton?
DEM 566 m.
Where is Acton located?
It is at -35.27767, 149.11829 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Acton in?
It is in Australia.

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Last updated 2019-07-18
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