Location & Surroundings
Cataract is a river in New South Wales, Australia, at 842 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Stanthorpe, 42 km to the northwest. The national capital Canberra is about 755 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Stanthorpe Airport, 43 km away.
Basic Data
- Type homestead (HMSD)
- a residence, owner's or manager's, on a sheep or cattle station, woolshed, outcamp, or Aboriginal outstation, specific to Australia and New Zealand
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 59' 2" S, 152° 8' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 842 m
- Timezone Australia/Sydney
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (AUD)
- Phone Prefix +61
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:19
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 19:02
- Day length 12 h 51 min
Other homesteads nearby
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Weather in Cataract
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cataract, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 14.8 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 586 W/m2.
Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,026.0 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
1.36 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 | 11.8 | 3.2 | 102 | 82 | 1,026.0 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.4 | 3.2 | 103 | 93 | 1,029.0 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 10.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.7 | 3.0 | 100 | 96 | 1,026.7 | 0.13 / 0.36 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.8 | 4.3 | 94 | 64 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 41 | 255.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 2.7 | 98 | 82 | 1,025.6 | 1.12 / 1.36 | 100 | 585.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.4 | 2.3 | 104 | 92 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 25.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.5 | 2.2 | 132 | 98 | 1,025.5 | 0.31 / 0.43 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 4.3 | 91 | 66 | 1,025.9 | 0.02 / 0.45 | 66 | 300.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.6 | 2.3 | 90 | 95 | 1,024.7 | 0.84 / 1.29 | 100 | 310.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.7 | 1.9 | 90 | 99 | 1,027.0 | 0.95 / 2.25 | 99 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.3 | 1.4 | 117 | 99 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 2.7 | 87 | 62 | 1,025.0 | 0.08 / 0.12 | 51 | 275.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.3 | 2.9 | 86 | 69 | 1,021.9 | 1.18 / 1.30 | 59 | 491.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cataract?
Now 11.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 14.8 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 586 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cataract today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 19:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 51m.
What is the local time in Cataract?
Local time is 23:19. Time zone: Australia/Sydney (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Cataract?
Cataract is a homestead.
What is the elevation of Cataract?
DEM 842 m.
Where is Cataract located?
It is at -28.98381, 152.13963 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cataract in?
It is in Australia.