Weather                                        updated 02/04/04 16:46 +0100

The table below provides data about average monthly rainfall, number of rain days, monthly temperature extremes and averages  of selected  places on the Australian mainland.

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Data source: Commonwealth of Australia Bureau of Meteorology

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There are three broad climate divisions. The northern part is dry tropical, receiving (southern) summer rainfall. The south western corner has a Mediterranean climate with long hot summers and wet winters. The remainder is mostly arid land with desert climates. Average daily hour of sunshine, 7.9

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The NT lies in the torrid zone. There are two broad climatic divisions: the northern part known as the 'Top End' receives heavy rainfall for three to five months of the year and the southern area, known as 'The Centre', has a low rainfall and no permanent rivers. Average daily hours of sunshine, 8.5

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The climate is mostly tropical with two main seasons - wet (summer) and dry (winter). QLD is known as the 'sunshine state' because of pleasantly warm winters and long hours of sunshine. Average daily hours of sunshine, 7.5

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Temperate and slightly humid climate in coastal areas with the deserts of the interior experiencing cold nights and hot days. Irregular floods and droughts occur. Average daily hours of sunshine, 6.7

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Generally temperate although the climate is subject to wide variation. High rainfall, extremes of summer heat and irregular floods and droughts occur. Average daily hours of sunshine, 5.7

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Mostly a Mediterranean climate, warm to hot in summer and cool in winter. It is the driest state with four-fifths of its total area receiving less than 254mm rainfall a year. Average hours of sunshine, 6.9

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