Understanding Seasonal Comparisons
Seasonal comparisons aggregate data for entire Australian seasons across years:
- Summer: December - February
- Autumn: March - May
- Winter: June - August
- Spring: September - November
Each season shows:
- Average Temperature: Mean temperature across all days in the season
- Total Rainfall: Sum of all rainfall for the season
- Max/Min Records: Extreme temperatures recorded during the season
- vs Last Year: Percentage change compared to the same season last year
- vs 10-Yr Avg: Shows if the season was above or below the long-term average
Climate Insights by Season
Seasonal analysis helps identify:
- Long-term warming or cooling trends for specific seasons
- Changes in seasonal rainfall patterns (drought vs flooding)
- Shifting seasonal characteristics (e.g., hotter summers, milder winters)
- Agricultural planning based on seasonal climate trends
- Extreme weather event frequency by season