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Australia’s weather today ranges from 12°C in Hobart to 38°C in inland Western Australia, with a trough bringing showers to the southeast and a ridge keeping the north mostly dry. This reflects a typical late-summer pattern of contrasting conditions across the continent.
What are the key weather numbers for Australia today?
Based on the live conditions above, maximum temperatures span 22°C in Melbourne to 38°C in Perth, while minimums drop to 8°C in Canberra. Rain is most likely along the NSW coast and in parts of Victoria, with totals up to 15 mm expected near Sydney. The Bureau’s synoptic chart shows a low-pressure system deepening over the Tasman Sea, driving gusty winds across the southeast.
How will the weather change across Australia this week?
A cold front will sweep through South Australia and Victoria by Wednesday, dropping temperatures by 6–8°C and bringing isolated thunderstorms to Adelaide and Melbourne. Meanwhile, a heatwave persists over Western Australia, with Perth likely to hit 40°C on Thursday before a coastal change arrives. For the latest updates, check the Weather Forecast Australia page.
Is it going to rain in Melbourne today?
Melbourne has a 40% chance of a shower this afternoon, with less than 2 mm expected. The trough will move through by evening, leaving a cooler, partly cloudy night. For hourly details, see Weather Today.
Why is Perth so hot while Adelaide is cooler?
Perth is under a slow-moving high-pressure ridge that traps heat over the southwest, while Adelaide is influenced by a trough drawing cooler air from the Southern Ocean. This contrast is typical in late summer when the BOM Weather Australia data shows a strong temperature gradient.
What is the best source for live weather radar?
The Bureau of Meteorology provides the most reliable radar imagery for all capitals, including weather melbourne bom and bom sa weather. You can also use Weather Radar for real-time tracking of rain bands across the country.
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