Springfield's autumn temperatures have risen over time, according to long-term data records
Dr Christa Pudmenzky discusses Springfield's warming autumn climate. Plus, how do rising temperatures impact our oceans?
Data from the Bureau of Meteorology suggests Springfield's autumn temperatures are rising.
The hottest autumn day is around 36 degrees - two degrees warmer than 50 years ago.
Small changes in our climate, like we're seeing around Logan, can impact ocean currents and wind patterns.
Did you know?
Excess heat created by a warming climate is absorbed largely by our oceans.
In fact, since 2010, southeast Australia and Tasmania have experienced eight out of the 10 warmest years for sea-surface temperatures.
Ocean warming has all sorts of impacts - it can cause sea level rise, coral bleaching and coastal erosion.
Voices from your community
Resident Ashleigh Kate noticed similar changes in Greenbank's autumn climate.
"Summer temperatures of 30 degrees or above seem to start earlier and last for longer each year," she said.
"I used to spend each summer at the beach but due to the significant increase in heat I find myself going in late spring and early autumn instead.
"Bushfires also seem to be occurring more frequently at disastrous levels."
Community voices like Ashleigh's tell us how residents and business owners in southeast Queensland 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 our most recent article here.
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.
