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Botany Downs

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Location & Surroundings

Botany Downs is a town in Auckland, New Zealand with 5,820 inhabitants, at 46 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Howick, less than 2 km away. The national capital Wellington is about 485 km to the south. The nearest airport is Pikes Point Airport, 10 km away.

Overview

Botany Downs is suburb of Auckland, New Zealand.

It is located in Auckland Region, New Zealand.

Also known as: Botany Downs, New Zealand

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Basic Data

  • Country New Zealand
  • Located in Auckland Region
  • Type section of populated place (PPLX)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 54' 21" S, 174° 55' 4" E
  • Elevation DEM: 46 m
  • Timezone Pacific/Auckland
  • Time Shift GMT 13 (DST 12)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,820
  • Pop. Density 4,890 p/km²
  • Built-up 54.3%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Dollar (NZD)
  • Phone Prefix +64

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Weather in Botany Downs

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

Now 12.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 16.9 C, max wind 8.8 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.

Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
5.5 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,023.4 hPa
Clouds
56 %
Precip
1.50 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 12.8 5.5 236 91 1,023.4 - / 0.00 56 0.0 n/a
6h 12.7 5.4 276 91 1,022.2 0.10 / 0.10 100 0.4 n/a
12h 13.5 6.6 277 92 1,018.6 0.49 / 0.60 97 0.0 n/a
18h 16.9 8.8 288 70 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.28 76 389.7 n/a
Tomorrow 12.1 7.2 222 93 1,012.0 1.22 / 1.50 100 364.1 n/a
30h 9.8 6.0 233 67 1,016.7 0.70 / 2.20 26 0.0 n/a
36h 10.3 5.6 231 69 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.30 82 0.0 n/a
42h 13.2 6.5 244 61 1,018.4 0.04 / 0.35 80 280.6 n/a
Monday 11.7 5.8 247 68 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.32 39 467.9 n/a
54h 10.8 5.2 252 84 1,018.2 0.21 / 0.53 72 0.5 n/a
60h 9.5 4.0 238 85 1,018.5 0.31 / 0.84 16 0.0 n/a
66h 14.4 6.5 226 61 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.59 53 481.0 n/a
Tuesday 12.6 4.5 219 73 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.14 1 488.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Botany Downs?
Now 12.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 16.9 C, max wind 8.8 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Botany Downs today?
Sunrise around 07:02 and sunset around 19:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Botany Downs?
Local time is 04:29. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00).
What type of place is Botany Downs?
Botany Downs is a section of populated place.
How many people live in Botany Downs?
Population about 5,820.
What is the elevation of Botany Downs?
DEM 46 m.
Where is Botany Downs located?
It is at -36.90596, 174.91788 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Botany Downs in?
It is in New Zealand.

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Last updated 2025-07-23
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6232075
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