South Brisbane's overnight temperatures are increasing, according to Bureau of Meteorology data.

Dr Christa Pudmenzky explains how south Brisbane's March climate is changing. Plus, how do higher temperatures impact our farmers?

South Brisbane experiences nine more March nights reaching 20 degrees compared to 1985. Southeast Brisbane, 25 March 2021, Source: Monash University.

Data from the Bureau of Meteorology suggests that overnight temperatures in south Brisbane are warming.

Back in 1985, residents saw around four March nights reaching at least 20 degrees.

Nowadays, it's more like 14 nights.

This is one of the largest increases recorded across Brisbane.

Voices from your community

Kangaroo Point resident Jay Astill noticed warm temperatures lingering well into March.

"The temperature rises earlier in the year and cools later...we have a much longer summer than a decade ago," he said.

"There are consistently mid to high 30 degree temperatures, where it previously used to be cooler.

"A number of our plants cannot survive such hot weather and it has been increasingly difficult to care for them.

"It has also influenced how frequently I leave the house - I'd prefer to remain indoors and avoid the hot weather."

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Did you know?

Australia's warming climate is affecting our farmers.

Higher temperatures can shorten the growth period of particular crops, such as wheat and rice, which can impact flowering and harvest times.

While increased night time temperatures may reduce the size of the fruits plants can grow.

Sunburn and extreme weather events can also reduce the quality of crops, lowering the price that farmers can sell their produce for.

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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