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  2. Climate of Melbourne - Wikipedia

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    Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria and the second most populous city in Australia (most populous in urban area), has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb), [1] [2] bordering on a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa), and is well known for its changeable weather conditions. This is ...

  3. Ecology of Melbourne - Wikipedia

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    The ecology of Melbourne, Victoria, is a complex and dynamic system influenced by the city's geographical location, climate, and human activities. Melbourne's natural environment includes diverse ecosystems ranging from coastal heathlands to grassy woodlands, riparian forests , and wetlands .

  4. Environmental issues in Melbourne - Wikipedia

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    Melbourne has one of the largest urban footprints in the world due to its low-density housing, resulting in a vast suburban sprawl, with a high level of car dependence and minimal public transport outside of inner areas.

  5. Geography of Victoria - Wikipedia

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    Winters along the coast of the state, particularly around Melbourne, are relatively mild (see chart at right). The coastal plain south of the Great Dividing Range has Victoria's mildest climate. Air from the Southern Ocean helps reduce the heat of summer and the cold of winter. Melbourne and other large cities are located in this temperate region.

  6. Category:Climate by city in Australia - Wikipedia

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    This page was last edited on 11 January 2022, at 12:41 (UTC).; Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License; additional terms may apply.

  7. Melbourne - Wikipedia

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    Melbourne is considered one of the safest world cities for travellers. [206] [207] Queen Victoria Market is the Southern Hemisphere's largest open air market. Melbourne has a renowned culinary scene that attracts international tourists.

  8. Environment of Australia - Wikipedia

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    Climate change has been a critical issue in Australia since the beginning of the 21st century. Australia is becoming hotter and more prone to extreme heat, bushfires, droughts, floods, and longer fire seasons because of climate change. Climate issues include wildfires, heatwaves, cyclones, rising sea levels, and erosion. [20] [21] [22] [23]

  9. Extreme weather events in Melbourne - Wikipedia

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    January 2022 - Melbourne had a hot and humid summer, with 17 days above 30 degrees. The last time this happened was 1974. Melbourne also had a run of seven days above 30 degrees, this is the first time since March 2013. Also in January, the nights were warm averaging 18.3 degrees.