Location & Surroundings
Wright Col is a pass in Otago, New Zealand, at 2,231 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Queenstown, 51 km to the southeast. The national capital Wellington is about 635 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Hollyford Airstrip, 27 km away.
Overview
Wright Pass is Mountain Pass in New Zealand.
It is located in Otago Region, New Zealand.
The elevation is around 2,264 metre.
Also known as: Wright col
Basic Data
- Country New Zealand
- Located in Otago Region
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 36' 30" S, 168° 24' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 2231 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 01:09
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 20:17
- Day length 13 h 32 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Wright Col
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wright Col, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 14.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
11.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,026.5 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 11.0 | 2.1 | 220 | 62 | 1,026.5 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.8 | 1.0 | 168 | 83 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.6 | 0.4 | 327 | 84 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.4 | 2.6 | 301 | 45 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 532.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.3 | 2.4 | 297 | 54 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 685.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.3 | 1.0 | 279 | 88 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 17.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.8 | 0.6 | 268 | 74 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.4 | 2.1 | 290 | 35 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 555.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.2 | 2.4 | 293 | 58 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 691.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.6 | 1.4 | 302 | 96 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.1 | 1.5 | 290 | 85 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.7 | 2.1 | 291 | 75 | 1,025.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 109.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.5 | 1.8 | 275 | 80 | 1,024.5 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 73 | 213.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wright Col?
Now 11.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 14.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Wright Col today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 20:17 (local time). Day length about 13h 32m.
What is the local time in Wright Col?
Local time is 01:09. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00).
What type of place is Wright Col?
Wright Col is a pass.
What is the elevation of Wright Col?
DEM 2,231 m.
Where is Wright Col located?
It is at -44.60835, 168.41007 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wright Col in?
It is in New Zealand.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry