Sydney set to break October heat record while Melbourne experiences a short heatwave
Sydney is poised to break its October heat record, experiencing unusually high temperatures this month. In the first half of October, the city recorded an average maximum temperature of approximately 27.2 degrees Celsius, significantly above the long-term monthly average of 22.2 degrees.
Sydney’s Heat Record Potential
The early part of the month has already set a record with four days surpassing 30 degrees Celsius. If current trends continue, Sydney’s average maximum temperature for October may reach around 26.5 degrees Celsius. This would exceed the previous record of 26.2 degrees set in 1988.
Factors Contributing to the Heat
One significant factor driving this heatwave is the influx of warm air from western New South Wales. Ben Domensino from Weatherzone noted that strong westerly and north-westerly winds have been bringing this warm air towards the coast.
- Average October rainfall: 78mm
- Expected high temperature for Sydney: 32 degrees Celsius on Friday
- Number of days exceeding 30 degrees so far: 4
- Projected highest temperatures next week: 33 degrees on Monday, 31 degrees on Tuesday
Melbourne Experiences a Short Heatwave
Meanwhile, Melbourne is also seeing a temporary rise in temperatures. After a cooler start to the month, the city is forecast to reach a high of 31 degrees Celsius today. However, an afternoon thunderstorm may interrupt the warm spell.
Melbourne’s Forecast
- Today’s high: 31 degrees Celsius
- Tomorrow’s high: 19 degrees Celsius
- Saturday’s high: 20 degrees Celsius
- Sunday’s predicted temperature: 28 degrees Celsius
Brisbane will enjoy pleasant weather as well, with temperatures expected to reach 28 degrees Celsius tomorrow and 31 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Overall, Australia is experiencing a mix of warm conditions this October, with significant heat affecting major cities.
