Overview
Bunbury Automated Weather Station (AWS) is an operational weather station in Bunbury, Australia, providing meteorological data for weather forecasting and environmental monitoring.
Bunbury Automated Weather Station (AWS) is an operational weather station located in Bunbury, Australia. It serves as a key facility for collecting meteorological data, supporting weather forecasting and environmental monitoring in the region. The station is part of Australia's network of automated weather stations, which contribute to national and global atmospheric observation programs. The station operates under the Australian Bureau of Meteorology's standards, which align with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Global Atmosphere Watch program. It measures parameters such as temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure, and precipitation. These data are essential for climate monitoring, severe weather warnings, and air quality assessments. Bunbury AWS plays a vital role in local and regional environmental monitoring by providing continuous, real-time weather data. This information supports agriculture, emergency services, and community planning. The station's location in southwestern Australia, a region with a Mediterranean climate, makes it valuable for studying weather patterns and climate variability.
Environmental context
Bunbury Automated Weather Station contributes to environmental monitoring by measuring key meteorological parameters that influence air quality and climate. Its data help track weather patterns, support pollution dispersion modeling, and inform public health advisories. The station's siting in a coastal urban area ensures representative observations for the region, aiding in the assessment of local environmental conditions and long-term climate trends.
Frequently asked questions
Bunbury Automated Weather Station is located in Bunbury, Australia, at coordinates approximately 33.356°S, 115.644°E.
The station measures standard meteorological parameters including temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure, and precipitation.
It provides continuous weather data essential for climate monitoring, air quality assessments, and severe weather warnings, supporting both local and national environmental monitoring efforts.
Weather stations in Australia operate under the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, which follows World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards, including the Global Atmosphere Watch program.
Its location in southwestern Australia, a region with a Mediterranean climate, makes it valuable for studying local weather patterns, supporting agriculture, emergency services, and community planning.