Adelaide hit with chilly temperatures and other regions issued frost warning

If you felt a bit numb this morning, it’s no wonder. Adelaide has recorded its chilliest start to the day so far this year. See the frostiest temperatures across the state.

The morning fog at Athelstone on Wednesday, June 22. Picture: Colin James

Adelaide has recorded its coldest morning this year, as other regional areas struggle to reach 1C.

On Monday morning about 6.30am, Adelaide was forecast at 4C at the West Tce gauge, the coldest temperature in about nine months.

Frost at Elder Park. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

“The last time we saw temperatures this cold was back in September, where we saw 3.7C,” Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Jenny Horvat said.

The chilly temperatures were also recorded in regional towns including Renmark, which was -1C, Loxton at -0.1C and Keith at 0C.

Adelaide is forecast to reach a maximum of 15C, and a frost warning was issued for the Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands and Upper South East.

A high pressure system will move east from Tuesday and sunshine will return, with Adelaide set to reach 16C with clear skies.

The morning fog at Athelstone on 22 June 2022. Picture: Colin James

Fog that enveloped the city and the Adelaide Hills last Wednesday.

Rain is set to return on Wednesday as up to 3mm will fall in Adelaide.

Last Wednesday, Adelaide experienced one of its foggiest mornings so far this winter, prompting a road weather alert.