Overview of Sydney

Sydney is the capital of the New South Wales Territory and is located in the southeast portion of Australia on the coast of the Tasman Sea. Sydney is located at latitude 33.9 degrees S and longitude 151.2 degrees E. Since Sydney lies right on the coast, the elevation is just above sea level. This produces a moderate coastal climate that is greatly influenced by the presence of the Pacific Ocean. The topography of Sydney is a coastal basin with the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Blue Mountains to the west. Sydney is located on a submergent coastline, which means it could be greatly affected by rising sea levels associated with the changing climate. Furthermore, one integral part of Sydney's climate is El Nino/La Nina and the Southern Oscillation, which can have a significant impact on the waters by Sydney, which in turn, will affect the amount of precipitation they receive along with the changes in seasonal and even diurnal temperatures. Currently, the temperature for this time of year in Sydney is very pleasant with highs in the mid to upper 70’s and lows in the upper 50’s. The overall mean temperature is 65 degrees Fahrenheit.  The average precipitation for the month of October is fairly high at 60 mm and a dew point of 51 degrees Fahrenheit. The average pressure for October is 29.95 inches at sea level. The coastal setting brings wind to the city with an average of 11 mph for October. Sydney has a temperate coastal climate. 


Below are some images to further describe the current weather conditions occurring in Australia as a whole, including Sydney.

This is the weather conditions along with cloud cover in Australia on Tuesday at 10:00am

Acquired from: www.weatherzone.com.au

This is the jet stream over Australia that plays a significant role in the weather they experience. Right now there is a trough in the east creating rain and storms in the Sydney area.

Acquired from: www.weatherzone.com.au

This is the temperature in Australia on Oct. 17. Sydney seems to be right about 60 degrees F.

                                   

                                                    Acquired from: http://www.wunderground.com/maps/au