Location & Surroundings
Kelson is a village in Wellington Region, New Zealand with 3,110 inhabitants, at 112 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Taita, less than 2 km away. The nearest airport is Wellington International Airport, 20 km away.
Overview
Kelson is suburb of Lower Hutt, New Zealand.
It is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand.
Also known as: Kelson, New Zealand
Basic Data
- Country New Zealand
- Located in Wellington Region
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 10' 42" S, 174° 55' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 112 m
- Timezone Pacific/Auckland
- Time Shift GMT 13 (DST 12)
Statistics & Country
- Population 3,110
- Pop. Density 1,065 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (NZD)
- Phone Prefix +64
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:54
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kelson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kelson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 10.0 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 492 W/m2.
Temperature
7.3 C
Wind
5.7 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,024.4 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 7.3 | 5.7 | 176 | 80 | 1,024.4 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.2 | 5.6 | 164 | 68 | 1,026.5 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 19 | 491.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.4 | 3.8 | 171 | 71 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 12 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.2 | 0.5 | 231 | 79 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.0 | 4.5 | 327 | 60 | 1,029.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 10 | 457.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.5 | 3.7 | 344 | 74 | 1,027.5 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 27 | 506.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.1 | 3.2 | 21 | 87 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.7 | 3.5 | 19 | 89 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.2 | 4.4 | 334 | 60 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 460.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.1 | 2.5 | 4 | 74 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 516.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.2 | 2.7 | 15 | 89 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.4 | 2.5 | 357 | 93 | 1,022.3 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.8 | 5.8 | 342 | 70 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 92 | 356.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kelson?
Now 7.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 10.0 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 492 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 Kelson today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kelson?
Local time is 19:54. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00).
What type of place is Kelson?
Kelson is a section of populated place.
How many people live in Kelson?
Population about 3,110.
What is the elevation of Kelson?
DEM 112 m.
Where is Kelson located?
It is at -41.17827, 174.93020 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kelson in?
It is in New Zealand.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)