# Australian ski resorts shatter July heat records, temps 12C above average

Australian ski resorts recorded their hottest July temperatures on record, with readings 12 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average. The extreme warmth threatens the winter sports season and underscores accelerating climate change impacts in the region.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/21/australian-ski-resorts-smash-july-climate-records-with-temperatures-12c-above-average) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:45 GMT