Dinner Plain, Australia

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

1,122 Population 22/sq mi density

5,200 ft Elevation 1,585 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$34,138 median income, 3.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$151,600 home value, $758/mo rent

Dinner Plain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)

Annual Average	46.8°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days	248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,200 ft (1,585 m)
Area	51.5 sq mi (133.5 km²)
Population Density	22/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.0236°N, 147.2412°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 4.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.87"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	116 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	95 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	133 km
Jul 17, 1998	17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia	M4.1	97 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	92 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	120 km
May 21, 1994	5 km N of Jindera, Australia	M3.4	128 km
Dec 16, 2001	8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia	M3.4	13 km
Jan 20, 2005	16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia	M3.3	126 km
Jul 7, 2003	28 km SSE of Lakes Entrance, Australia	M3.2	143 km
Jan 25, 2003	2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia	M3.2	125 km
Jun 22, 2013	24 km SE of Benalla, Australia	M3.2	103 km
Nov 22, 1991	5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia	M3.1	123 km
Jun 13, 2000	3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia	M3.0	21 km
May 17, 2003	8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia	M3.0	139 km
Sep 26, 2003	53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia	M3.0	82 km
Aug 21, 2007	20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia	M3.0	138 km
Feb 28, 2006	14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia	M2.9	26 km
Jan 5, 2001	32 km NE of Warburton, Australia	M2.8	127 km
Apr 12, 2004	26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia	M2.8	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
February	59°F (15°C)	2.5 in	Warmest, Driest
March	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.9 in
May	43°F (6°C)	4.0 in
June	38°F (3°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
July	35°F (2°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
August	36°F (2°C)	4.8 in
September	40°F (5°C)	4.8 in
October	45°F (7°C)	4.6 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
December	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in

Dinner Plain has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 35°F in July to 59°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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