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Location & Surroundings

Walgett is a village in New South Wales, Australia with 2,113 inhabitants, at 135 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Narrabri, about 165 km to the east. The national capital Canberra is about 590 km to the south.

Overview

Walgett is town in New South Wales, Australia.

It is located in Walgett Shire, Australia.

The population is about 2,145 (2016).

The elevation is around 135 metre.

Also known as: Walgett, New South Wales, Walgett, New South Wales, Australia

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Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    30° 1' 29" S, 148° 6' 56" E
  • Elevation DEM: 135 m
  • Timezone Australia/Sydney
  • Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 10)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 2,113
  • Pop. Density 641 p/km²
  • Built-up 27.3%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Dollar (AUD)
  • Phone Prefix +61

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Weather in Walgett

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

Now 15.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 21.1 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.

Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
4.4 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,023.6 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 15.9 4.4 51 78 1,023.6 - / 0.00 78 0.0 n/a
6h 21.1 7.0 49 47 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 50 266.6 n/a
12h 19.4 7.5 27 55 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 94 637.6 n/a
18h 17.2 7.1 44 67 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 93 18.1 n/a
Tomorrow 16.5 6.8 51 70 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
30h 19.7 8.1 54 60 1,024.2 0.19 / 0.19 97 208.6 n/a
36h 22.1 7.2 47 53 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.12 97 496.4 n/a
42h 16.2 4.4 54 78 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 21 46.3 n/a
Tuesday 17.0 4.5 58 81 1,021.4 0.24 / 0.24 98 0.0 n/a
54h 21.9 6.2 50 59 1,022.4 0.27 / 0.51 100 148.4 n/a
60h 23.0 5.0 49 52 1,018.7 0.65 / 1.16 100 456.6 n/a
66h 17.4 2.3 82 74 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 42.3 n/a
Wednesday 15.8 3.3 76 79 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Walgett?
Now 15.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 21.1 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Walgett today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 19:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 57m.
What is the local time in Walgett?
Local time is 15:18. Time zone: Australia/Sydney (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Walgett?
Walgett is a populated place.
How many people live in Walgett?
Population about 2,113.
What is the elevation of Walgett?
DEM 135 m.
Where is Walgett located?
It is at -30.02461, 148.11566 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Walgett in?
It is in Australia.

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Last updated 2019-07-18
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