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Location & Surroundings

Railton is a village in Tasmania, Australia with 969 inhabitants, at 67 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Devonport, 20 km to the northwest. The national capital Canberra is about 715 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Devonport Airport, 20 km away.

Overview

Railton is locality in Tasmania, Australia.

It is located in Kentish Council, Australia.

The population is about 997 (2016).

The elevation is around 67 metre.

Also known as: Railton, Tasmania, Railton, Tasmania, Australia

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Basic Data

  • Country Australia
  • Located in Kentish Council
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    41° 20' 45" S, 146° 25' 25" E
  • Elevation DEM: 67 m
  • Timezone Australia/Hobart
  • Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 10)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 969
  • Pop. Density 662 p/km²
  • Built-up 17.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (AUD)
  • Phone Prefix +61

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Weather in Railton

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

Now 10.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.0 to 12.0 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 772 W/m2.

Temperature
10.5 C
Wind
5.2 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 10.5 5.2 229 46 1,015.2 - / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
6h 6.1 0.8 238 64 1,024.5 0.01 / 0.01 24 79.4 n/a
12h 1.0 1.6 179 83 1,029.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
18h 11.2 1.5 2 40 1,031.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 277.9 n/a
Tomorrow 12.0 2.6 336 42 1,028.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 772.1 n/a
30h 3.3 1.2 171 86 1,030.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 79.9 n/a
36h 2.0 1.7 169 87 1,027.6 0.00 / 0.00 12 0.0 n/a
42h 13.0 1.9 21 52 1,024.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 278.4 n/a
Thursday 13.5 2.4 13 50 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 774.5 n/a
54h 4.7 1.6 172 95 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 62 81.9 n/a
60h 4.3 1.7 165 96 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.00 67 0.0 n/a
66h 13.7 2.2 28 59 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 81 203.7 n/a
Friday 15.7 2.5 31 53 1,007.2 0.00 / 0.00 93 726.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Railton?
Now 10.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.0 to 12.0 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 772 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 Railton today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 19:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 48m.
What is the local time in Railton?
Local time is 23:46. Time zone: Australia/Hobart (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Railton?
Railton is a populated place.
How many people live in Railton?
Population about 969.
What is the elevation of Railton?
DEM 67 m.
Where is Railton located?
It is at -41.34570, 146.42363 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Railton in?
It is in Australia.

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Last updated 2019-07-18
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