Australian Weather
National Summary
A trough in WA is generating showers in the south. Behind a front, TAS and VIC are experiencing brisk winds and a few showers. A high is keeping elsewhere generally dry.
Weather News
September Temperatures Set to Soar
12:57 EST
Temperatures are set to build from Monday before peaking on Wednesday, with temperatures far exceeding the September average.
South Asia floods: Estimated 40 million across India, Bangladesh, Nepal affected
09:20 EST
An estimated 40 million people in South Asia are struggling to rebuild their lives after massive floods devastated the region nearly a month ago.
Deep snow covering Australia's alps
20:00 EST
Australia's 2017 ski season has reached new heights this week.
Extremes and Records
Current Extremes | Last 3 Days Extremes | Extremes This Month | |||
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Wed 06/09 | Thu 07/09 | Fri 08/09 | |||
35.2°C Middle Point, NT |
Hottest |
38.4°C Fitzroy Crossing Ap, WA |
38.0°C Middle Point, NT |
37.0°C Derby Ap, WA |
38.7°C Derby Ap, WA |
-1.4°C Thredbo Top Station, NSW/ACT |
Coldest |
-5.7°C Thredbo Top Station, NSW/ACT |
-6.0°C Thredbo Village, NSW/ACT |
-6.0°C Thredbo Top Station, NSW/ACT |
-9.5°C Perisher Valley, NSW/ACT |
NW 61km/h Maatsuyker Is, Tas |
Windiest |
103km/h Hogan Island, Vic |
125km/h Cape Grim, Tas |
122km/h Wilsons Promontory, Vic |
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no rain last hr | Wettest |
47.4mm Tim Shea, Tas |
28.0mm Lake St Clair, Tas |
32.0mm Mt Baw Baw, Vic |
32.4mm Mt Baw Baw, Vic |
Australia's Records for September | |||
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Max | Min | Rain | |
Highest 43.1°C at West Roebuck, WA in 2003 Lowest -6.2°C at Mt Buller, Vic in 1995 |
Highest 30.0°C at Warmun, WA in 2016 Lowest -16.7°C at Charlotte Pass, NSW/ACT in 1970 |
Highest 370.3mm at Burdekin, Qld in 1890 |