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second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Capel is a second-order administrative division in Western Australia, Australia with 16,447 inhabitants, at 31 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dalyellup, 13 km to the north. The national capital Canberra is about 3065 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bunbury Airport, 17 km away.

Overview

Shire of Capel is local government area in south west region of Western Australia.

It is located in Western Australia, Australia.

The population is about 18,175 (2021).

It covers about 558 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 31 metre.

Also known as: Capel council

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Basic Data

  • Country Australia
  • Located in Western Australia
  • Area 558 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    33° 31' 37" S, 115° 37' 5" E
  • Elevation DEM: 31 m
  • Timezone Australia/Perth
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 16,447
  • Pop. Density 1 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.1%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (AUD)
  • Phone Prefix +61

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Weather in Capel

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

Now 12.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 23.4 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 912 W/m2.

Temperature
12.3 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SE (147 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
28 %
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 12.3 3.1 147 89 1,015.8 - / 0.00 28 0.0 n/a
6h 17.8 4.2 194 68 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 9 109.1 n/a
12h 23.4 7.7 235 40 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 3 911.6 n/a
18h 14.2 6.4 191 85 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 372.5 n/a
Tomorrow 9.9 3.5 163 81 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
30h 14.9 3.9 155 54 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 59 78.6 n/a
36h 21.0 4.0 243 40 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 7 873.9 n/a
42h 13.8 9.0 164 58 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 94 353.6 n/a
Monday 10.8 5.9 132 66 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
54h 14.6 6.3 107 52 1,022.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 118.0 n/a
60h 23.9 1.7 170 30 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 935.0 n/a
66h 17.5 5.8 149 45 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 381.7 n/a
Tuesday 12.4 6.5 109 67 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Capel?
Now 12.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 23.4 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 912 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 Capel today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 18:52 (local time). Day length about 13h 42m.
What is the local time in Capel?
Local time is 14:05. Time zone: Australia/Perth (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Capel?
Capel is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Capel?
Population about 16,447.
What is the elevation of Capel?
DEM 31 m.
Where is Capel located?
It is at -33.52704, 115.61813 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Capel in?
It is in Australia.

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Last updated 2017-02-07
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