Recent climate
March rainfall was above average for the Central West and Central Wheatbelt Forecast districts. March maximum temperatures were above average. Minimum temperatures were average to above average. Rainfall since the start of the year has been above average (decile 8-9) for the Central Wheatbelt Forecast district. Since January, Quairading has had 185 mm mostly from isolated thunderstorms in late March.
Rainfall to date map 1 January to 2 April 2023 for the South West Land Division
Rainfall decile map 1 January to 2 April 2023 for the South West Land Division
For information on climate drivers refer to the Bureau of Meteorology’s Climate Driver Update.