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
09:40 CST
32°C
25°C
Possible thunderstorm
Weather News
Biggest rain since last winter soaking NSW coast
15:26 EDT
Parts of the New South Wales coast are in for their biggest downpours since last winter, bringing a much needed drink to gardens and parks but also causing some flooding.
Adelaide to welcome autumn with heatwave
13:05 EDT
After a respite from intense summer heat over the last couple of weeks, Adelaide is set to sizzle once again.
Warmer seas give east coast rain a helping hand
15:19 EDT
If you wanted to stay a bit warmer today, a dip in the ocean is probably your best bet, despite the rain.
