Central Australia’s frostiest winter in a decade

Central Australia’s frostiest winter in a decade

http://www.smh.com.au
July 19, 2012

Much of central Australia is experiencing an unusually frosty winter, the frostiest in more than a decade in some parts and there’s much more to come.

Alice Springs has chilled to zero-degrees or below 24 times this winter so far, 12 times more than the winter average, Brett Dutschke of Weatherzone reports. This is the highest number since 2002, when there were 36.

Leigh Creek, in South Australia’s far north, has dipped to zero or below 10 times so far, the most in at least 30 years. This beats the previous winter record of nine, set in 1997.

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Australia: Melbourne shivers through coldest morning in four years

Melbourne shivers through coldest morning in four years

http://www.smh.com.au
July 7, 2012

Melbourne endured its coldest morning in four years today, with the mercury dipping to just 2.3 degrees at 6.42am.

It was a chilly start to the day even for July, which is Melbourne’s coldest month. The usual mean minimum temperature is just six degrees.

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FREMONT – Not since 1891 has July been so cool.

July on track to be record cool

http://www.thenews-messenger.com
July 25, 2009

FREMONT — Not since 1891 has July been so cool.

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