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Location & Surroundings

Murray is a second-order administrative division in Western Australia, Australia with 16,304 inhabitants, at 83 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Greenfields, 22 km to the northwest. The national capital Canberra is about 3060 km to the east. The nearest airport is Murray Field Airport, 18 km away.

Overview

Shire of Murray is local government area in Western Australia.

It is located in Western Australia, Australia.

The population is about 18,068 (2021).

It covers about 1,703 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 83 metre.

Also known as: DE Shire of Murray

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Basic Data

  • Country Australia
  • Located in Western Australia
  • Area 1,703 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    32° 37' 26" S, 115° 57' 55" E
  • Elevation DEM: 83 m
  • Timezone Australia/Perth
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 16,304
  • Pop. Density 3 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.5%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (AUD)
  • Phone Prefix +61

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Weather in Murray

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Murray, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 22.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.

Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,021.0 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 14.8 2.6 80 73 1,021.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 22.5 4.1 242 53 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 660.3 n/a
12h 13.8 2.5 161 83 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 27 273.5 n/a
18h 11.8 1.8 153 86 1,016.6 0.08 / 0.08 5 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 15.6 3.0 213 68 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 76 67.7 n/a
30h 18.4 4.6 246 65 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 84 629.9 n/a
36h 12.5 1.6 272 93 1,016.4 0.06 / 0.06 36 261.8 n/a
42h 13.3 3.3 294 94 1,012.0 0.46 / 0.52 52 0.0 n/a
Thursday 12.9 4.7 219 95 1,010.8 4.98 / 5.49 99 2.1 n/a
54h 14.5 7.4 255 60 1,009.6 0.00 / 1.39 20 228.2 n/a
60h 10.7 5.1 229 88 1,011.5 0.33 / 1.71 100 207.2 n/a
66h 9.7 2.8 248 81 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.53 96 0.0 n/a
Friday 12.6 4.6 254 74 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.18 80 35.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Murray?
Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 22.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Murray today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Murray?
Local time is 13:48. Time zone: Australia/Perth (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Murray?
Murray is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Murray?
Population about 16,304.
What is the elevation of Murray?
DEM 83 m.
Where is Murray located?
It is at -32.62391, 115.96538 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Murray in?
It is in Australia.

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Last updated 2017-02-07
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