WA's varied climate — rainfall to heat — captured in the first month of Spring
The state experienced a mixed bag of weather in September. Looking back at our viewers' photos shows just how different WA's climate can be from one end of the state to the other.
Western Australia experienced a diverse weather pattern in its first month of spring, with heavy rain in inland areas and sudden summer-like heat. The month began with a dry winter, followed by a slow-moving trough that brought tropical moisture to the Goldfields and Interior, resulting in widespread rain and thunderstorms. The heavy rainfall led to flooded roads and record-breaking rainfall in towns like Leonora, which saw 59mm of rain in just 24 hours and more than 136mm for the month.
Meanwhile, southern parts of WA faced cooler temperatures, while the interior saw unusually warm conditions, with day-time temperatures soaring up to 12 degrees Celsius above average. Perth recorded its first 30C of the season and its warmest September day since April, while other locations set new September heat records. The unusual weather continued with heavy rain and thunderstorms in the Goldfields and Interior, with Kalgoorlie-Boulder receiving nearly six times its average September rainfall.
Despite the heat, Perth ended the month with cooler temperatures, recording its coolest day of the month. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts an increased chance of heavy rainfall in the southern and central regions of WA for October.
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