Weather: Warmest winter on record for millions as big freeze returns for some
Parts of Australia are experiencing their warmest winter on record, with Sydney temperatures significantly higher than long-term averages. While the balmy weather is expected to continue in some areas, meteorologists warn that a cold snap is approaching for other regions.
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Record-breaking winter temperatures highlight ongoing climate trends and provide context for regional weather variability.
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Sydney , as well as other parts of NSW, and eastern and northern parts of the nation have had a balmy few months not seen before, experts say,
Beachgoers soak up the sun at Bondi Beach in June. George Chan
‘Everyone flew forward’: Planes come within metres of collision at Sydney Airport In June, July and August so far the city has been just over two degrees warmer than the long-time average, according to 167 years of data, Weatherzone says.
Temperatures have been averaging 10.8 degrees for minimums, 19.5 degrees for maximums, it says.
“Combining the city’s overnight minimums and daytime maximums gives an average of 15.1 degrees so far,” Weatherzone Senior Meterologist Brett Dutschke, said.
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