Location & Surroundings
Downie is a neighbourhood in Tasmania, Australia, at 214 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Newnham, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Canberra is about 685 km to the north. The nearest airport is Launceston Airport, 32 km away.
Basic Data
- Type railroad siding (RSD)
- a short track parallel to and joining the main track
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 15' 28" S, 147° 12' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 214 m
- Timezone Australia/Hobart
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (AUD)
- Phone Prefix +61
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:33
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other railroad sidings nearby
Nearby
Weather in Downie
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Downie, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 16.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Temperature
11.6 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,020.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 11.6 | 3.6 | 302 | 63 | 1,020.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.2 | 4.3 | 313 | 71 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 524.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.6 | 2.9 | 295 | 74 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 37.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.0 | 3.2 | 292 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 3.9 | 278 | 60 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 157.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 3.8 | 288 | 39 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 652.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.8 | 0.3 | 86 | 86 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 53.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.9 | 0.8 | 36 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.6 | 3.6 | 328 | 49 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 202.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 5.4 | 311 | 53 | 1,003.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 657.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.4 | 4.8 | 299 | 91 | 1,003.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 96 | 43.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.4 | 4.8 | 254 | 57 | 1,010.0 | 0.17 / 0.28 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.7 | 4.0 | 243 | 41 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 200.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Downie?
Now 11.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 16.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 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 Downie today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Downie?
Local time is 18:33. Time zone: Australia/Hobart (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Downie?
Downie is a railroad siding.
What is the elevation of Downie?
DEM 214 m.
Where is Downie located?
It is at -41.25766, 147.20672 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Downie in?
It is in Australia.