Australia Summer Season Direct

| Variable | Historical Trend (since 1950s) | Projected Change (by 2050-2090) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Summer temperatures | +1.4°C to +1.6°C on average | +1.5 to +3.0°C (depending on emissions) | | Heatwave frequency | Doubled in some regions | 4 to 10 times more frequent | | Extreme heat days (>35°C) | Increased by 10-20 days/year | 25-50 additional days/year | | Rainfall in southern Australia | Decreased by 10-20% (May–July) | Further drying (10-30% less) | | Fire weather danger | Increased (longer fire season) | Extreme fire days increase by 20-50% | | Sea level rise (coastal summer storms) | ~3-4 mm/year | 0.4-0.8 m by 2090 |

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. If you are visiting, take the sun seriously. australia summer season

Prolonged periods of extreme heat, especially in southern and eastern Australia. The January 2019 heatwave broke all-time records, with temperatures exceeding 49°C (120°F) in places. | Variable | Historical Trend (since 1950s) |

| Variable | Historical Trend (since 1950s) | Projected Change (by 2050-2090) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Summer temperatures | +1.4°C to +1.6°C on average | +1.5 to +3.0°C (depending on emissions) | | Heatwave frequency | Doubled in some regions | 4 to 10 times more frequent | | Extreme heat days (>35°C) | Increased by 10-20 days/year | 25-50 additional days/year | | Rainfall in southern Australia | Decreased by 10-20% (May–July) | Further drying (10-30% less) | | Fire weather danger | Increased (longer fire season) | Extreme fire days increase by 20-50% | | Sea level rise (coastal summer storms) | ~3-4 mm/year | 0.4-0.8 m by 2090 |

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. If you are visiting, take the sun seriously.

Prolonged periods of extreme heat, especially in southern and eastern Australia. The January 2019 heatwave broke all-time records, with temperatures exceeding 49°C (120°F) in places.