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
33°C
22°C
Sunny
Weather News
Late-week soaking looms for eastern Australia
12:03 EST
A substantial late-autumn rain event will affect Australia's eastern states and territories during the second half of this week.
Thick fog covers Brisbane, delaying flights, reducing visibility on roads
11:32 EST
Thick fog blanketed Brisbane this morning, reducing visibility on the roads and diverting flights away from the city's airport.
Northern Territory cattle stations mustering fat cattle after above-average wet season
09:15 EST
With an above average wet season, high beef prices, and heavier cattle Mt Sanford Station is one of many Top End pastoral properties looking at a good year ahead.
