Bureau of Meteorology data suggests Logan's overnight temperatures are rising

Dr Christa Pudmenzky discusses Logan's warming April nights. Plus, how do rising temperatures impact Brisbane's koalas?

A typical April night in Logan is one degree warmer than it was in the early 1990s. Logan, 1 April 2021, Source: Monash University.

Bureau of Meteorology data suggests Logan's temperatures are increasing.

A typical April night is almost 17 degrees - more than one degree warmer than the early 1990s.

This may not sound like much, but small changes in the climate can affect the health of our native wildlife.

Voices from your community

Boronia Heights resident Julie Jacobs noticed summer temperatures extending well into March.

"Summer seems so much longer," she said.

"I remember when the seasons were clear but now it's really hard to tell - autumn and spring feel as though they are cut short.

"Animals are regularly seeking refuge under our house to get out of the heat."

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Fast fact

Koalas are picky when it comes to their diet - only eating from specific types of eucalyptus trees.

Slight increases in temperature can impact these eucalypts' ability to produce healthy gum leaves, leaving koalas without the water and nutrients they need to thrive.

As a result, our furry friends may begin to look for food in new areas, making them vulnerable to predators and at risk when crossing roads.

Want more information on how your climate is changing? Check out last week's article here.

Dr Christa Pudmenzky is a climate scientist at the University of Southern Queensland.

This column is part of a collaboration between the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub and News Corp to deliver hyperlocal weather and climate information.

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