Location & Surroundings
Crofton is a homestead in Queensland, Australia, at 467 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Highfields, 37 km to the southeast. The national capital Canberra is about 920 km to the south. The nearest airport is Oakey Aerodrome, 16 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
27° 18' 27" S, 151° 37' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 467 m
- Timezone Australia/Brisbane
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (AUD)
- Phone Prefix +61
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:54
- Sunrise 05:06
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 13 h 2 min
Other homesteads nearby
Weather in Crofton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Crofton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 7.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 26.5 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
7.1 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 19.2 | 7.1 | 328 | 94 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 7.4 | 292 | 66 | 1,014.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 47 | 294.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 6.6 | 251 | 62 | 1,012.2 | 0.82 / 0.97 | 35 | 643.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 2.7 | 190 | 88 | 1,017.0 | 1.46 / 2.43 | 0 | 60.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 2.0 | 200 | 90 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 3.8 | 212 | 50 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 353.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 4.9 | 218 | 29 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 850.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.7 | 169 | 45 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 60.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.9 | 2.1 | 83 | 60 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 231 | 36 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 344.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 3.7 | 221 | 34 | 1,015.8 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 98 | 705.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 2.2 | 159 | 52 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 26.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.1 | 2.0 | 165 | 53 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Crofton?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 7.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 26.5 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Crofton today?
Sunrise around 05:06 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 13h 02m.
What is the local time in Crofton?
Local time is 15:54. Time zone: Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Crofton?
Crofton is a homestead.
What is the elevation of Crofton?
DEM 467 m.
Where is Crofton located?
It is at -27.30760, 151.62176 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Crofton in?
It is in Australia.