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.
Now Temperature
At Darwin Ap
13:40 CST
28°C
25°C
Possible thunderstorm
Weather News
Monsoon burst causes havoc on Darwin roads, minor flooding
14:24 EDT
It has been a wet 24 hours in Darwin, with a dumping more than 200 millimetres of rain over the city, causing havoc on the roads.
Sydney weather: City sizzles as mercury soars past 40C in some areas
14:08 EDT
Sydney's sweaty summer has continued with the mercury passing 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the city.
Man drowns rescuing girl from floodwaters in WA's Kimberley
14:02 EDT
A man has drowned after rescuing a young girl from floodwaters on the Ord River, in WA's far north Kimberley.
