Climate maps
| C | MAX | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 baseline | 15.1 | 10.4 |
| 2030 projection | 15.7 | 12.9 |
| 2070 projection | 17.0 | 12.9 |
| Timeframe | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 baseline | 1932 | 434 |
| 2030 projection | 1889 | 419 |
| 2070 projection | 1787 | 382 |
The projected warmer drier weather described is likely to increase the frequency and intensity of bushfires. Relative to the climate of 1974-2003, by 2020 it is expected the number of ‘extreme’ fire danger days will generally increase by between 5 per cent and 40 per cent.
By 2050 this is expected to further increase by between 15 per cent and 25 per cent (under a lower emissions growth scenario) or by 120 per cent and 230 per cent (under a higher emissions growth scenario).
3 consecutive days over 35°C
| Timeframe | Occurrence (years) |
|---|---|
| 1990 baseline | 4.18 |
| 2030 projection | 2.51 |
| 2070 projection | 1.37 |
