Location & Surroundings
Merlin Downs is a homestead in New South Wales, Australia, at 1,270 m elevation. The nearest larger town is South Tamworth, 63 km to the northwest. The national capital Canberra is about 480 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Walcha Airport, 51 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
31° 26' 57" S, 151° 26' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1270 m
- Timezone Australia/Sydney
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (AUD)
- Phone Prefix +61
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:13
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 19:26
- Day length 13 h 38 min
Other homesteads nearby
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Weather in Merlin Downs
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Merlin Downs, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 23.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 936 W/m2.
Temperature
5.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (350 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 350 | 75 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 3.5 | 275 | 21 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 452.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 3.0 | 276 | 22 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 935.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.3 | 1.8 | 349 | 43 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 82.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.7 | 1.5 | 356 | 48 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 3.1 | 298 | 26 | 1,016.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 92 | 288.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 1.0 | 9 | 80 | 1,015.0 | 0.38 / 0.54 | 94 | 667.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.4 | 1.0 | 67 | 90 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 43 | 39.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.7 | 1.4 | 350 | 94 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 124 | 45 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 16 | 393.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 3.7 | 125 | 82 | 1,017.4 | 2.80 / 3.17 | 77 | 586.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.5 | 1.4 | 85 | 96 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 85 | 34.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.7 | 1.2 | 17 | 86 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Merlin Downs?
Now 5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 23.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 936 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 Merlin Downs today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 19:26 (local time). Day length about 13h 37m.
What is the local time in Merlin Downs?
Local time is 15:13. Time zone: Australia/Sydney (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Merlin Downs?
Merlin Downs is a homestead.
What is the elevation of Merlin Downs?
DEM 1,270 m.
Where is Merlin Downs located?
It is at -31.44907, 151.44870 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Merlin Downs in?
It is in Australia.