Location & Surroundings
Fernlea Downs is a farmyard in South Australia, Australia, at 38 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mount Gambier, 20 km to the northwest. The national capital Canberra is about 795 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mount Gambier Airport, 29 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
37° 59' 36" S, 140° 52' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 38 m
- Timezone Australia/Adelaide
- Time Shift GMT 10.5 (DST 9.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (AUD)
- Phone Prefix +61
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:30
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 19:19
- Day length 12 h 50 min
Other homesteads nearby
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Weather in Fernlea Downs
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fernlea Downs, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 6.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 19.7 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 385 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
6.8 m/s N (15 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,004.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 18.0 | 6.8 | 15 | 30 | 1,004.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 4.9 | 352 | 43 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 79.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 4.6 | 339 | 64 | 998.7 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 384.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.3 | 6.2 | 305 | 95 | 1,001.4 | 6.39 / 6.56 | 6 | 5.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.3 | 6.2 | 304 | 84 | 1,003.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.5 | 8.3 | 300 | 64 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 9 | 237.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.0 | 7.8 | 299 | 76 | 1,009.3 | 0.37 / 0.46 | 96 | 673.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.7 | 2.6 | 320 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 13 | 35.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.9 | 3.2 | 10 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 6.1 | 346 | 54 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 236.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 3.4 | 329 | 48 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 679.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.2 | 3.1 | 240 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 1.74 / 1.74 | 100 | 22.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.5 | 4.2 | 220 | 91 | 1,016.1 | 5.87 / 7.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fernlea Downs?
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 6.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 19.7 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 385 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fernlea Downs today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 19:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 51m.
What is the local time in Fernlea Downs?
Local time is 15:30. Time zone: Australia/Adelaide (UTC+10:30).
What type of place is Fernlea Downs?
Fernlea Downs is a homestead.
What is the elevation of Fernlea Downs?
DEM 38 m.
Where is Fernlea Downs located?
It is at -37.99333, 140.88006 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fernlea Downs in?
It is in Australia.