Moreton Bay climate update: March temperatures are warmer than they were 50 years ago

Dr Christa Pudmenzky explains how March temperatures are changing in Moreton Bay. Plus, how is climate change impacting Queensland's wildlife?

The coldest March day in Moreton Bay is more than one degree warmer than it was 50 years ago. Cape Moreton, 11 March 2021, Source: Monash University.

Data from the Bureau of Meteorology suggests Moreton Bay's March climate is getting warmer.

Nowadays, the coldest day of the month sits around 24 degrees - more than one degree warmer than it was 50 years ago.

One degree may not sound like much, but small changes in the climate have a big impact on our planet.

Warming trends are linked to sea level rise and extreme weather events.

Did you know?

The Bramble Cay melomy was a tiny species of rodent only found on a small sand island at the northern tip of the Great Barrier Reef - but it hasn't been sighted since 2009.

It was the first mammal to be declared extinct due to the impacts of climate change.

It's thought that rising sea levels and severe storms wiped out large areas of their habitat.

Voices from your community

Vet nurse and Burpengary resident Claudia noticed a shift in seasonal temperatures.

"It is much warmer and so it seems the seasons are merging into each other," she said.

"Within recent years, temperatures have significantly increased during all seasons."

Community voices like Claudia's tell us how residents and business owners in Moreton Bay feel about their local climate. If you would like to contribute your voice to our column, you can fill out our 5-minute survey here.

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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