Climate Change Chart of Adelaide, Australia
Comprehensive Climate Change Chart of Adelaide, Australia: Monthly Averages and Impact Trends
For Adelaide, Australia, the climate data compare 1940–1950 with 2013–2023.
Averaged across calendar months, monthly mean temperature shows a difference of +0.69 °C compared with the earlier reference period. This is an unweighted comparison of monthly means, not a day-weighted annual average, and it describes the aggregate rather than every month.
Overview of climate changes
Temperature changes
Averaged across calendar months, monthly mean temperature shows a difference of +0.69 °C compared with the earlier reference period. This is an unweighted comparison of monthly means, not a day-weighted annual average, and it describes the aggregate rather than every month. The largest monthly increase in mean temperature was in January, with a difference of +1.59 °C. This identifies the strongest increase among the supplied monthly differences; the measure is a monthly mean, not a daytime maximum.
Changes in rainfall
Mean daily rainfall, averaged across calendar months, shows a difference of +0.55 mm/day in the more recent period. This unweighted mean of monthly means describes the overall comparison, not rainfall in every month, and the figures are daily means rather than monthly totals. The largest monthly increase in mean daily rainfall occurred in June, with a difference of +1.24 mm/day. This points to the most pronounced monthly increase among the supplied differences, without implying that rainfall rose in every month.
Changes in sunshine duration
Averaged across calendar months, mean daily sunshine duration shows a difference of -0.36 hours/day compared with the earlier reference period. This is an unweighted aggregate of monthly means, not a day-weighted annual average, so it does not mean that sunshine decreased in every month. The largest monthly decrease was in April, with a difference of -0.61 hours/day in mean daily sunshine duration. By contrast, the largest monthly increase was in July, with a difference of +0.26 hours/day. These contrasting monthly changes show why the overall average should not be read as a uniform shift throughout the year.
Climate Change Data Overview for Adelaide, Australia
Explore the comprehensive climate change data for Adelaide, Australia. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes influenced by climate change, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
Temperature °C
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.94 | 22.53 | 1.59 |
| Feb | 20.81 | 21.78 | 0.96 |
| Mar | 19.38 | 20.23 | 0.85 |
| Apr | 16.63 | 17.38 | 0.75 |
| May | 13.96 | 14.22 | 0.26 |
| Jun | 11.46 | 11.71 | 0.26 |
| Jul | 10.93 | 11.06 | 0.12 |
| Aug | 11.19 | 11.49 | 0.29 |
| Sep | 12.94 | 13.59 | 0.65 |
| Oct | 14.77 | 16.11 | 1.34 |
| Nov | 17.61 | 18.04 | 0.44 |
| Dec | 19.90 | 20.61 | 0.71 |
| ⌀ Month | 15.88 | 16.56 | 0.69 |
Sunshine (h) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.48 | 11.96 | -0.52 |
| Feb | 11.73 | 11.29 | -0.45 |
| Mar | 10.90 | 10.45 | -0.45 |
| Apr | 9.50 | 8.89 | -0.61 |
| May | 8.27 | 7.80 | -0.47 |
| Jun | 7.57 | 7.33 | -0.24 |
| Jul | 7.32 | 7.59 | 0.26 |
| Aug | 8.69 | 8.48 | -0.22 |
| Sep | 9.71 | 9.64 | -0.07 |
| Oct | 11.04 | 10.57 | -0.47 |
| Nov | 12.13 | 11.58 | -0.54 |
| Dec | 12.66 | 12.06 | -0.60 |
| ⌀ Month | 10.17 | 9.80 | -0.36 |
Rain (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.46 | 0.89 | 0.43 |
| Feb | 0.86 | 0.95 | 0.09 |
| Mar | 0.60 | 0.63 | 0.04 |
| Apr | 0.53 | 1.64 | 1.12 |
| May | 1.33 | 2.41 | 1.08 |
| Jun | 1.44 | 2.68 | 1.24 |
| Jul | 2.31 | 2.79 | 0.48 |
| Aug | 2.11 | 2.55 | 0.44 |
| Sep | 1.51 | 1.79 | 0.28 |
| Oct | 0.93 | 1.35 | 0.42 |
| Nov | 0.64 | 1.28 | 0.64 |
| Dec | 0.46 | 0.84 | 0.38 |
| ⌀ Month | 1.10 | 1.65 | 0.55 |
Snow (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mar | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
