Location & Surroundings
The Bluff is a cliff(s) in Queensland, Australia, at 1,035 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Atherton, 24 km to the north. The national capital Canberra is about 2015 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mareeba Airport, 46 km away.
Overview
The Bluff is mountain in Queensland, Australia.
It is located in Queensland, Australia.
Basic Data
- Country Australia
- Located in Queensland
- Type cliff(s) (CLF)
- a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 29' 0" S, 145° 26' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1035 m
- Timezone Australia/Brisbane
- Time Shift GMT 10 (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 18:25
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Nearby
Weather in The Bluff
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Bluff, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 22.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 18.1 | 2.2 | 70 | 88 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 4.0 | 100 | 62 | 1,014.2 | 1.38 / 1.38 | 58 | 471.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.4 | 2.7 | 87 | 94 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 75 | 60.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 3.3 | 79 | 92 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 3.9 | 86 | 66 | 1,017.8 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 42 | 203.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 3.8 | 94 | 60 | 1,014.4 | 0.72 / 0.81 | 43 | 802.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 3.7 | 91 | 92 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 72 | 58.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 3.4 | 89 | 93 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.1 | 4.2 | 89 | 63 | 1,018.1 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 16 | 221.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 4.6 | 106 | 55 | 1,014.8 | 0.08 / 0.17 | 16 | 867.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 3.6 | 87 | 93 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 68 | 84.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 3.5 | 89 | 90 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 4.1 | 82 | 66 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 38 | 212.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Bluff?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 22.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in The Bluff today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in The Bluff?
Local time is 18:25. Time zone: Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is The Bluff?
The Bluff is a cliff(s).
What is the elevation of The Bluff?
DEM 1,035 m.
Where is The Bluff located?
It is at -17.48333, 145.43333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Bluff in?
It is in Australia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry