Australia's Hottest August: 3°C Above Average, Surpassing 2009 Record

Sep 1, 2024, 08:00 PM

Australia has recorded its hottest August on record, with temperatures soaring 3°C above the average. This marks a significant anomaly, as the mean temperature was 2.43°C higher compared to the 1991-2020 average, surpassing the 2009 record by about half a degree. The unprecedented heat also contributed to Australia experiencing its second warmest winter on record.