Location & Surroundings
Sandy Junction is a railroad station in Tasmania, Australia, at 141 m elevation. The nearest larger town is New Norfolk, 23 km to the east. The national capital Canberra is about 845 km to the north. The nearest airport is Maydena (Forestry Commission) Airport, 22 km away.
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 41' 24" S, 146° 48' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 141 m
- Timezone Australia/Hobart
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 10)
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 09:30
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 19:57
- Day length 14 h 2 min
Nearby
Weather in Sandy Junction
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sandy Junction, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.1 to 17.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 W/m2.
Temperature
4.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.6 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 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 267 | 88 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.1 | 0.9 | 288 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.9 | 0.6 | 320 | 40 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 335.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 2.3 | 235 | 34 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 804.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.2 | 1.2 | 185 | 86 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 110.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.4 | 1.3 | 248 | 85 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 0.7 | 263 | 39 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 360.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 1.3 | 229 | 37 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 837.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.6 | 0.6 | 50 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 94.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.3 | 0.9 | 296 | 97 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.9 | 1.5 | 333 | 45 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 182.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.3 | 2.4 | 251 | 81 | 1,003.8 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 100 | 381.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.2 | 1.7 | 241 | 97 | 1,007.1 | 2.67 / 3.03 | 100 | 7.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandy Junction?
Now 4.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.1 to 17.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 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 Sandy Junction today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 19:58 (local time). Day length about 14h 05m.
What is the local time in Sandy Junction?
Local time is 09:30. Time zone: Australia/Hobart (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Sandy Junction?
Sandy Junction is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Sandy Junction?
DEM 141 m.
Where is Sandy Junction located?
It is at -42.69000, 146.81000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandy Junction in?
It is in Australia.