Logan: Hot Friday ahead with warm sunny weather through the weekend
After a week of mild temperatures find out what to expect this weekend
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LOGAN is set for a sunny Friday hitting a top of 29 degrees, with a mostly sunny weekend and temperatures in the high 20s.
Spring is getting warmer in Logan, as shown in the chart above which tracks the long-term trend.
A typical spring day is around one degree warmer now than it was in the 1990s.
Similar warming trends are recorded inland at Amberley and Archerfield, and on the coast at Cape Moreton.
Fast fact
It turns out Brisbane has the most 'nice' days of any major centre in Australia, with an average of 105 'nice' days per year.
In the meteorological study, a 'nice' day for citydwellers is warm (18 to 29 degrees) with low humidity, no rain, light winds, and at least some blue sky.
Alice Springs and Mildura followed Brisbane, each with 81 'nice' days per year, while Darwin had the least 'nice' days, with only three.
Voices from your community
Sheamus leads Mt Gravatt Environment Group, looking after the bush in Gertrude Petty Place for over 20 years.
"Our planting window is much smaller, (so) more care is required after tree plantings," he says.
"I have noticed a change in vegetation structures as well as how the vegetation responds after controlled burns.
"Also, more water is being put out for native fauna."
Dr Christa Pudmenzky is a climate scientist at the University of Southern Queensland.
This column is part of a collaboration between Monash University and News Corp to deliver hyperlocal weather and climate information.
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