More South Australian temperature records tumble as the heatwave continues

Adelaide today recorded its 12th consecutive day of maximum temperatures above 35C, continuing a record run for Adelaide and for any capital city.

March daily minumim temperature records tumbled at many locations around the state including Adelaide. This was the warmest March night for Adelaide since records began. Overnight Adelaide recorded a minimum temperature of 30.2C at 6:35am, breaking the previous record of 29.7C in March 1985. The highest daily minimum temperature record for the whole year for Adelaide is 33.5C set in January 1983. Adelaide was also the hottest place in the state overnight, while Yongala was the coolest location in the state recording 16.2C.

Many other locations around South Australia broke record March daily minimum temperatures overnight. These were Victor Harbor 24.9C, Strathalbyn 27.9C, Kimba 25.8C, Kyancutta 27.4C, Price 25.4C, Renmark 27.0C, Eudunda 27.6C, Meningie 26.1C, Murray Bridge 25.2C, Keith 26.1C and Naracoorte 25.0C.

Average minimum temperatures across the state for March so far are generally 2C to 7C above average.

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