Melbourne has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb) and is well known for its changeable weather conditions. This is mainly due to Melbourne's location situated on the boundary of the very hot inland areas and the cool southern ocean. This temperature differential is most pronounced in the spring and summer months and can cause very strong cold fronts to form. These cold fronts can be responsible for all sorts of severe weather from gales to severe thunderstorms and hail, large temperature drops, and heavy rain. COUNT 5
QSN1 During which seasons are Melbourne's temperature differentials most pronounced? ANS1 spring and summer QSN2 Which type of weather fronts are responsible for severe weather such as gales, thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain in Melbourne? ANS2 cold fronts QSN3 Is Melbourne known for changeable or steady weather patterns? ANS3 changeable QSN4 What is Melbourne's Koppen climate classification? ANS4 Cfb QSN5 What is one cause for Melbourne's fluctuating weather patterns? ANS5 Melbourne's location situated on the boundary of the very hot inland areas and the cool southern ocean