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.
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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.
