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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Weather News
Victoria's severe weather sparks Murray River bank collapse warning
23:11 EDT
Authorities are pleading with people living or camping along the Murray River in Victoria's north to stay away from creek and river banks as severe weather again lashes the state.
Winds surging across Victoria
14:08 EDT
Wind has strengthened today across Victoria, with more to come tonight.
Impressive temperature changes across southern parts of WA
13:30 EDT
A band of thunderstorms has been moving over southern parts of WA this morning with the passage of a low pressure trough.
