Forecast and Review for:
Australia

Introduction:

The Commonwealth of Australia is the only country in the world that occupies a whole continent. Covering an area of almost 3 million square miles, Australia ranks sixth in area among the countries of the world, behind the Soviet Union, Canada, China, the United States, and Brazil. There is no general "Australian" climate. While Tasmania may have conditions roughly akin to the chilliness of southern England, the steamy tropics of Queensland resemble the heat of central Africa. The climate may vary from temperatures of 100 F in one area to snow and sleet in another. Australia is certainly a country effected by El Niņo. See El Niņo's possible effect during winter and spring by clicking on Winter Forecast or Spring Forecast.
Image of Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia

 

Winter Forecast:

Temperature:

There is a chance for above average temperatures for eastern Australia extending upward over the maritime continent.

Below average temperatures are expected over the western coast of Australia.

All other locations can expect near-normal temperatures
Red represents above average, blue below average, and white average

Precipitation:

There is the probability for above average rainfall over central Australia, southern Australia, and Tasmania. Also, the Solomon Islands can expect above average rainfall.

Over eastern Borneo, western New Guinea, eastern Australia and the west coast of Australia are expected to receive below average precipitation.

All other areas can expect near-average precipitation.
Red represents above average, blue below average, and white average

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Spring Forecast:

Temperature:


Red represents above average, blue below average, and white average		 Above normal temperature can be found over the eastern 2/3 of Australia.

Below normal temperatures can be seen in Tasmania.

All other regions will experience near-normal conditions.

Precipitation:


Red represents above average, blue below average, and white average		 Over central and eastern Queensland, the Solomon Islands, and South Island (New Zealand) can expect above average precipitation.

Southwest Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania can expect below average precipitation. Over the maritime sub-continent, and the North Island (New Zealand) can also experience below average precipitation.

All other regions can experience near-normal rainfall.

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