Location & Surroundings
The Desert is a desert in Queensland, Australia, at 266 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mareeba, about 250 km to the southeast. The national capital Canberra is about 2255 km to the south. The nearest airport is Koolburra Airport, 53 km away.
Overview
The Desert is a desert.
It is located in Queensland, Australia.
The elevation is around 266 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Australia
- Located in Queensland
- Type desert (DSRT)
- a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 36' 35" S, 143° 33' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 266 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 17:46
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Nearby
Weather in The Desert
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Desert, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 30.7 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
6.6 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,022.8 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 25.9 | 6.6 | 89 | 39 | 1,022.8 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 6.7 | 76 | 22 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 890.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 5.9 | 74 | 63 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 96.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.6 | 4.0 | 77 | 79 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 5.5 | 74 | 39 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 251.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 5.7 | 66 | 23 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 892.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 5.1 | 63 | 66 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 95.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.1 | 1.7 | 74 | 92 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.3 | 4.6 | 75 | 38 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 251.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.4 | 3.8 | 60 | 18 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 897.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 5.2 | 61 | 66 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 95.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.8 | 2.4 | 66 | 84 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.8 | 5.2 | 78 | 37 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 253.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Desert?
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 30.7 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 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 The Desert today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in The Desert?
Local time is 17:46. Time zone: Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is The Desert?
The Desert is a desert.
What is the elevation of The Desert?
DEM 266 m.
Where is The Desert located?
It is at -15.60964, 143.56116 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Desert in?
It is in Australia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry