Location & Surroundings
Major Plains is a village in Victoria, Australia with 43 inhabitants, at 147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Benalla, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital Canberra is about 325 km to the east. The nearest airport is Benalla Airport, 28 km away.
Overview
Major Plains is town in Victoria, Australia.
It is located in Victoria, Australia.
The population is about 37 (2016).
Also known as: Major Plains, Victoria, Major Plains, Victoria, Australia
Basic Data
- Country Australia
- Located in Victoria
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 22' 0" S, 145° 48' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 147 m
- Timezone Australia/Melbourne
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Population 43
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (AUD)
- Phone Prefix +61
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:11
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Major Plains
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Major Plains, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 18.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,029.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 15.2 | 1.6 | 244 | 60 | 1,029.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.3 | 1.6 | 224 | 86 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 62.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.6 | 0.6 | 132 | 90 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.8 | 1.3 | 303 | 70 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 204.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 2.3 | 259 | 58 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 687.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.3 | 2.3 | 51 | 85 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.6 | 1.6 | 63 | 90 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.8 | 2.1 | 330 | 64 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 187.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.3 | 2.9 | 234 | 59 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 704.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.6 | 1.4 | 80 | 79 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 62.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.6 | 2.4 | 77 | 90 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 4.6 | 35 | 62 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 220.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 3.6 | 339 | 52 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 732.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Major Plains?
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 18.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Major Plains today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Major Plains?
Local time is 03:11. Time zone: Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Major Plains?
Major Plains is a populated place.
How many people live in Major Plains?
Population about 43.
What is the elevation of Major Plains?
DEM 147 m.
Where is Major Plains located?
It is at -36.36667, 145.80000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Major Plains in?
It is in Australia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)