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 Mean temperature deciles for the 2022 winter in Australia, showcasing slightly below average temperatures towards the central part of the country and some parts of the coast, as well as above average temperatures around most of the coastal regions. | |
| Meteorological winter | June 1 - August 31 |
| Astronomical winter | June 21 - September 23 |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total fatalities | Unknown |
| Total damage | Unknown |
The 2022 Australian winter was an average year for Australian winter, having an average temperature of 0.36°C above the 1961–1990 average, yet still the coldest winter since 2014.[1] The winter season began with the June winter solstice on June 21, and concluded on September 23 with the September equinox.[2] The meteorological winter officially began on June 1 and concluded on August 31.
Seasonal forecasts
The winter of 2022 in Australia was forecasted to be cold and wet, with predictions indicating an elevated snowfall, frequent flooding, as well as dangerous east coast lows.[3] The lead-up to winter had been particularly wet, characterized by above-average rainfall from January to May, leaving much of the country with saturated soils and bulging rivers and dams.[4] Meteorologists anticipated that the persistent La Niña pattern in the Pacific Ocean, coupled with the development of a negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), would drive increased rainfall and lower daytime temperatures across large areas of Australia.[5] This combination was expected to significantly raise the likelihood of an unusually wet and cloudy winter, heightening the risk of flooding, particularly in regions that experienced a wet summer and autumn.[6]
Temperature forecasts predicted that increased cloud cover would keep daytime temperatures below average in central, eastern, and parts of southern Australia, while overnight temperatures were expected to be warmer than usual due to limited cooling.[3] Frost frequency and intensity were forecasted to decrease, although periods of clear skies were still predicted to bring frosty mornings. Snowfall prospects in the Alpine regions appeared promising, contingent on the strength and frequency of cold fronts, influenced by the Southern Annular Mode (SAM).[7] Additionally, the abnormally warm Tasman Sea was expected to fuel the formation of East Coast Lows, potentially exacerbating flooding and coastal erosion along Australia's eastern seaboard.[8] The overarching influence of climate change, characterized by warmer winters and reduced rainfall in south-eastern and south-western Australia, continued to impact the nation's winter weather patterns.
Seasonal summary
Events
References
- ^ "Are we getting soft? If you thought this winter was extra cold, the answer may be yes". ABC News. 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Astronomical Applications Department of USNO. "Earth's Seasons - Equinoxes, Solstices, Perihelion, and Aphelion". Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ a b "Winter outlook 2022". weatherzone.com.au. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Hannam, Peter (2022-12-29). "Australia's record-breaking weather in 2022: a very wet and sometimes very hot year". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ "Seasonal climate outlook for June to Aug 2022". Grain Central. 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Young, Ryan (24 April 2022). "Australian weather expert warns of increased flooding risk in 2022". news.com.au. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Pippard, Joel (2023-05-17). "Southern Annular Mode hits near-record level". Weatherzone Business. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Goodwin, Dr Ian D. (2022-04-26). "Weather behind the Eastern Australian floods – February to April 2022". RISK FRONTIERS. Retrieved 2024-07-16.