Australia 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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10.1 million lightning strikes in one electrifying week

17:51 AEDT Australia was lit up like the proverbial Christmas Tree last week, with an incredible 10.1 million lightning strikes across the country up until midnight on Sunday.

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