Queensland Sea Surface Temperature
The sea surface temperature (SST) varies much more slowly than atmospheric temperatures due to the heat capacity of water. As such, the SSTs lag the atmospheric temperatures on a seasonal timescale by about 3 months. The lowest SSTs are usually observed in early Spring and the highest SSTs are observed in early Autumn.
In tropical regions, SSTs greater than 26°C are considered suitable for formation of tropical cyclones.
The data displayed in this map is the weekly average, centred on the date shown.
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Weather News
Perth weather set for another weekend washout with heavy rain on the way
16:39 EST
A winter deluge that is set to smash Perth's June rainfall average will coincide with the shortest day of the year to deliver a wet, gloomy and blustery weekend for the city.
'Plant factories' needed to grow more food as world population heads towards 10 billion by 2050
14:26 EST
Scientists are exploring taking crops out of the field and growing them in warehouses to develop new varieties capable of feeding 10 billion people by 2050.
More rain on the horizon for Perth
12:15 EST
It's going to be a wet weekend in Perth, as a cold front brings a burst of wind and rain to Western Australia.
