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
19:00 CST
21°C
33°C
Sunny
Weather News
Western Queensland drought leaves graziers facing more impossible choices
18:11 EST
For the first time in four years western Queensland sheep grazier Peter Clark has lambs in his flock, but as drought maintains its stranglehold on the region he may still be forced into another heart-wrenching stock reduction.
Brisbane thawing out after cold start
16:38 EST
Brisbane is enjoying a warm day after its coldest morning in two years.
Waterspout rips through Perth suburb
12:21 EST
A waterspout rattled Perth's coastal suburb of Scarborough on Sunday, sending cars - and social media - into a spin.
