As summer approaches, it’s natural to wonder how hot it might get this year—and how much hotter future summers could be as the climate changes. Questions about how native plantings, livestock, and crops will cope are becoming increasingly urgent.
My Climate View is an invaluable online tool that allows us to explore past climate data and future projections with remarkable detail—down to approximately 5x5 km. It offers insights into a range of variables related to temperature, rainfall, and potential evapotranspiration.
For example, a search for “Yass” reveals that under a high-emissions scenario, the average maximum temperature is projected to rise by about 3℃ by the 2070s. This adds to the warming already observed over the past 60 years. We can also expect more hot days (≥35℃) and shifts in rainfall seasonality. With just a click, the tool shows how curtailing global emissions to a ‘medium’ rather than ‘high’ scenario could shape outcomes in our local area.
Developed by the CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology, My Climate View equips land managers with the information they need to adapt their practices to a changing climate. It provides tailored data relevant to a wide range of agricultural sectors.
We highly recommend this tool based on first-hand experience; YAN’s Climate Ready Revegetation Project team uses projections from My Climate View to evaluate which native species are most likely to survive under future conditions.
Written by Sonya Duus, Climate Ready Revegetation Project Officer
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The Climate Ready Revegetation Project has been assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust. Landcare Australia Michael King grants enable us to purchase seed from diverse provenances.