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
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25°C
Thunderstorms
Weather News
Melbourne hit by heavy storms causing transport delays, emergency call outs
16:42 EDT
A major deluge has hit Melbourne causing flash flooding and transport delays as thunderstorms move across the state.
SA storms: Thousands still without power as businesses suffer losses in blackout
16:22 EDT
Thousands of South Australian properties remain without power after a day of wild storms, as businesses count the costs of blackouts and lost trade.
Sydney's hottest year on record
15:21 EDT
Sydney is feeling the heat today as the city nears the end of its hottest year on record.
