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
Queensland storms bring hail and high winds, causing power outages
09:13 EDT
The clean-up is underway after severe thunderstorms left a trail of damage but little precious rain in parts of South-East Queensland and the Darling Downs.
Government offers one-off payment for farmers coming off Farm Household Allowance
17:29 EDT
Farmers coming off welfare will be entitled to a new, one-off payment of $13,000 for families and $7,500 for individuals.
Severe storms forming over NSW and Queensland
13:47 EDT
Potentially severe thunderstorms are developing in parts of NSW and Queensland, with warnings in place for parts of both states.
