Australia 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.
Now Temperature
At Darwin Ap
06:50 CST
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31°C
Possible thunderstorm
Weather News
Cattle stations in central Arnhem Land rejoice as massive downfalls signal early start to wet season
15:52 EST
Cattle stations across the Top End of the Northern Territory are celebrating an early start to the wet season with record totals in some areas.
More rain for flooded states
14:02 EST
Australia's four flood-affected states will receive another burst of rain in the next two days.
Northern Territory weather records tumble as September deluge hits
13:43 EST
Rainfall records have tumbled in the Northern Territory after a weekend deluge brought heavy falls to parts of the Top End.
