2014 Adelaide heatwave
The 2014 Adelaide heatwave was a heat wave that occurred in Adelaide, South Australia in both January and February 2014. The heatwaves were so strong that it broke records, becoming the hottest summer ever recorded in Adelaide.[1] Although there were no deaths directly linked to the heatwave as of 2015, there were at least 136 heat-related hospital admissions recorded.[2]
14 January was the 4th hottest day recorded in Adelaide, at 45.1 °C (113.2 °F).[3]
Statistics
[edit]Adelaide's record breaking temperatures during the heatwaves:
- Hottest February day – 44.7 °C (112.5 °F) on 2 February 2014. Roseworthy recorded 46 °C, the second year in which Roseworthy reached such a temperature.[4][5]
- Record number of days exceeding 40 °C (104 °F) during the summer months (December, January and February) – 13.
- Record number of days exceeding 42 °C (108 °F) during a calendar year - 9.
- Record number of consecutive days exceeding 42 °C (108 °F) – 5.
References
[edit]- ^ "Adelaide's hottest summer on record". ABC Online. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ^ "Adelaide is the hottest city on Earth today - and CFS warns of extreme bushfire danger on Friday". The Advertiser. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
- ^ Adelaide in January 2014, South Australian Bureau of Meteorology
- ^ "South Australia sizzles through hot weather". Victor Harbor Times. January 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
- ^ "Final day of heatwave could most dangerous, CFS warns". ABC Online. 17 January 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2015.