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Location & Surroundings

Brighton is a second-order administrative division in Tasmania, Australia with 15,813 inhabitants, at 48 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Claremont, 6 km to the south. The national capital Canberra is about 845 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sandfly Airport, 29 km away.

Also known as: Conseil de Brighton · Brighton Municipality · Gmina Brighton · 布赖顿自治市 · Municipalità di Brighton

Overview

Brighton Council is local government area in Tasmania, Australia.

It is located in Tasmania, Australia.

The population is about 18,995 (2021).

It covers about 171 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 48 metre.

Also known as: Municipality of Brighton, Brighton Municipality

Basic Data

  • Country Australia
  • Located in Tasmania
  • Area 171 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    42° 43' 36" S, 147° 14' 32" E
  • Elevation DEM: 48 m
  • Timezone Australia/Hobart
  • Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 10)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 15,813
  • Pop. Density 41 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.4%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (AUD)
  • Phone Prefix +61

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Alternate Names

fr
Conseil de Brighton
de
Brighton Municipality
pl
Gmina Brighton
zh
布赖顿自治市
it
Municipalità di Brighton

Weather in Brighton Council

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

Now 5.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.9 to 13.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.

Temperature
5.1 C
Wind
3.2 m/s W (293 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,026.5 hPa
Clouds
49 %
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 5.1 3.2 293 72 1,026.5 - / 0.00 49 0.0 n/a
6h 10.9 4.2 273 42 1,029.7 0.00 / 0.00 99 177.0 n/a
12h 13.7 3.1 272 31 1,028.5 0.00 / 0.00 9 637.3 n/a
18h 3.5 1.4 290 75 1,031.7 0.00 / 0.00 38 54.9 n/a
Tomorrow 0.9 2.2 300 88 1,030.9 0.00 / 0.00 30 0.0 n/a
30h 10.9 2.1 305 40 1,030.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 194.5 n/a
36h 16.4 1.9 263 27 1,027.2 0.00 / 0.00 82 476.6 n/a
42h 5.3 1.1 275 72 1,030.5 0.00 / 0.00 75 42.1 n/a
Wednesday 4.0 1.1 295 71 1,028.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 14.7 1.1 339 37 1,026.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 155.5 n/a
60h 20.1 1.7 91 30 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 580.9 n/a
66h 11.1 1.9 310 53 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 39.4 n/a
Thursday 12.5 2.4 302 66 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Brighton Council?
Now 5.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.9 to 13.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Brighton Council today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Brighton Council?
Local time is 12:50. Time zone: Australia/Hobart (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Brighton Council?
Brighton Council is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Brighton Council?
Population about 15,813.
What is the elevation of Brighton Council?
DEM 48 m.
Where is Brighton Council located?
It is at -42.72673, 147.24233 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Brighton Council in?
It is in Australia.

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Last updated 2014-07-26
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