Location & Surroundings
Highlea Downs is a farmstead in Canterbury, New Zealand, at 366 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oamaru, 33 km to the southeast. The national capital Wellington is about 510 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Waimate Aerodrome, 24 km away.
Basic Data
- Type farmstead (FRMT)
- the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 49' 42" S, 170° 46' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 366 m
- Timezone Pacific/Auckland
- Time Shift GMT 13 (DST 12)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (NZD)
- Phone Prefix +64
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:43
- Sunrise 07:04
- Sunset 19:47
- Day length 12 h 44 min
Other farmsteads nearby
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Weather in Highlea Downs
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Highlea Downs, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 10.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 359 W/m2.
Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,027.9 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 | 6.3 | 0.5 | 182 | 82 | 1,027.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.9 | 2.8 | 157 | 54 | 1,030.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 69 | 310.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.2 | 2.4 | 119 | 77 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 359.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.3 | 1.6 | 4 | 85 | 1,032.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.9 | 1.7 | 338 | 90 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.6 | 2.1 | 122 | 57 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 454.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.5 | 2.5 | 114 | 82 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 561.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.6 | 0.9 | 313 | 90 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.5 | 1.5 | 339 | 85 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 2.8 | 73 | 60 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 460.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.5 | 2.1 | 85 | 82 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 562.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.4 | 1.8 | 329 | 89 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.6 | 3.2 | 310 | 73 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Highlea Downs?
Now 6.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 10.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 359 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 Highlea Downs today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 19:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 40m.
What is the local time in Highlea Downs?
Local time is 13:43. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00).
What type of place is Highlea Downs?
Highlea Downs is a farmstead.
What is the elevation of Highlea Downs?
DEM 366 m.
Where is Highlea Downs located?
It is at -44.82836, 170.78009 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Highlea Downs in?
It is in New Zealand.