Location & Surroundings
Mataranka is a homestead in Queensland, Australia, at 116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ferny Grove, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Canberra is about 950 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Archerfield Aerodrome, 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
27° 21' 30" S, 152° 49' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 116 m
- Timezone Australia/Brisbane
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Dollar (AUD)
- Phone Prefix +61
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:11
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other homesteads nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mataranka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mataranka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 24.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 W/m2.
Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (15 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,022.0 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 | 17.0 | 1.0 | 15 | 82 | 1,022.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 1.9 | 50 | 43 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 248.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 4.2 | 60 | 47 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 796.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.6 | 1.5 | 20 | 94 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 47.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 0.9 | 307 | 97 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 284 | 57 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 201.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 2.5 | 37 | 55 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 316.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 1.5 | 11 | 94 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 14.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.5 | 0.9 | 331 | 97 | 1,018.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 320 | 56 | 1,019.8 | 1.66 / 1.78 | 99 | 262.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 2.2 | 305 | 43 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 1.33 | 89 | 545.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 1.5 | 326 | 82 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 0 | 12.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.5 | 1.5 | 275 | 87 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mataranka?
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 24.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 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 Mataranka today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Mataranka?
Local time is 14:11. Time zone: Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Mataranka?
Mataranka is a homestead.
What is the elevation of Mataranka?
DEM 116 m.
Where is Mataranka located?
It is at -27.35843, 152.83290 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mataranka in?
It is in Australia.