Queensland Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies
The sea surface temperature anomaly (SSTA) is the difference between the observed SST and the climatological SST. These anomalies are calculated on a weekly basis.
Positive SSTAs are usually correlated with increased regions of convection (cloudiness and rainfall) while negative SSTAs are usually correlated to reduced convection.
SSTAs can be used as an indicator of the phase of global climate fluctuations, such as the El Nino/Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
The data displayed in this map is the weekly average, centred on the date shown.
Weather News
Heatwave to deliver extreme temperatures in parts of SA, NSW and Victoria, BOM says
18:46 EDT
Authorities in South Australia have issued a public health warning ahead of an extreme heatwave forecast for southern and eastern parts of the country during the week.
Perth’s sweltering December heat record run
14:55 EDT
Relentless heat in Western Australia sets December record run in Perth.
Extreme heat sets Canberra in its sights
12:44 EDT
A hot airmass sitting over the country is continuing to spread, having already turned up the temperature in WA, with SA next in its sights.