Australia's ninth wettest and 20th hottest year: looking back at the weather in 2022

The country set new records for rainfall and maximum daily temperatures this year, according to the Bureau of MeteorologyFor many Australians, 2022 will be remembered for the rain and the floods - but also some remarkable heat.Broader climate influences, particularly a rare third La Ni?a year in a row, meant rain fell on saturated catchments and exacerbated flood risks. Conditions are now shifting back towards neutral settings, although the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a more active-than-usual cyclone season, so more big wet events are possible before summer ends. Continue reading...