Climate Australia

This region experiences only two seasons: the and the Dry .

The fundamental character of the Australian climate is determined by its latitude and topography. climate australia

The oceans surrounding Australia are warming and acidifying. This poses an existential threat to the , which has suffered mass bleaching events in recent years due to marine heatwaves. Sea level rise is also threatening low-lying coastal communities and infrastructure. This region experiences only two seasons: the and the Dry

Approximately 70% of the Australian continent is classified as arid or semi-arid, receiving less than 500mm of rain annually. Only the coastal fringes—specifically the north, east, and south-west corners—receive reliable enough rainfall to support dense populations and agriculture. climate australia

Climate modelling by the CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology projects a future of amplified extremes.