Location & Surroundings
Mount Ernest is a peak in South Australia, Australia, at 705 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Port Augusta, about 105 km to the southwest. The national capital Canberra is about 1040 km to the east. The nearest airport is Wilpena Pound Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
Mount Ernest is mountain in South Australia' Australia.
It is located in South Australia, Australia.
Basic Data
- Country Australia
- Located in South Australia
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 52' 53" S, 138° 38' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 705 m
- Timezone Australia/Adelaide
- Time Shift GMT 10.5 (DST 9.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (AUD)
- Phone Prefix +61
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:16
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 19:39
- Day length 13 h 21 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mount Ernest
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mount Ernest, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 8.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 26.5 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
8.7 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 22.8 | 8.7 | 34 | 24 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 7.5 | 348 | 29 | 1,010.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 72 | 418.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 2.4 | 13 | 52 | 1,011.4 | 0.31 / 0.37 | 17 | 82.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.6 | 4.8 | 272 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 6.8 | 238 | 36 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 285.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 8.1 | 216 | 19 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 947.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 1.5 | 114 | 37 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 154.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 4.3 | 53 | 34 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.0 | 6.6 | 27 | 21 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 279.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.4 | 9.0 | 324 | 14 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 826.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 4.8 | 359 | 23 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 100.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 7.3 | 269 | 44 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 10.0 | 242 | 42 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 286.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mount Ernest?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 8.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 26.5 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 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 Mount Ernest today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 19:39 (local time). Day length about 13h 21m.
What is the local time in Mount Ernest?
Local time is 17:16. Time zone: Australia/Adelaide (UTC+10:30).
What type of place is Mount Ernest?
Mount Ernest is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Mount Ernest?
DEM 705 m.
Where is Mount Ernest located?
It is at -31.88132, 138.63370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mount Ernest in?
It is in Australia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry