Earth Science 7-Sydney, Australia
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New South Wales, Australia,
Latitude and Longitude - 33 S/151 E
Elevation - 1 meter
Major Body of Water - Pacific Ocean
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Climate Zone
Sydney has a temperate climate (Cfa on the Köppen Classification System). It has warm summers and mild winters. Cities with similar climates include Hong Kong, China and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Temperatures
| Jan. | Feb | Mar. | Apr. | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave. High (C˚) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 |
| Ave. Low (C˚) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
Precipitation
| Jan. | Feb | Mar. | Apr. | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Precipitation (mm) | 129 | 127 | 162 | 132 | 101 | 139 | 55 | 99 | 63 | 88 | 116 | 83 |
Climate Regulating Factors
Sydney is close to 35 degrees S latitude, in the mid-latitudes in a predominantly high pressure zone. It is located at a low elevation and very close to the Pacific Ocean so the weather is not very extreme. The topography is mostly hilly. Prevailing winds come from between north-west and south-west which is partly responsible for the dry climate.
