The Mallee and upper Wimmera are Victoria's warmest regions with hot winds blowing from nearby semi-deserts. Average temperatures exceed 32 degC (90 degF) during summer and 15 degC (59 degF) in winter. Except at cool mountain elevations, the inland monthly temperatures are 2-7 degC (4-13 degF) warmer than around Melbourne (see chart). Victoria's highest maximum temperature since World War II, of 48.8 degC (119.8 degF) was recorded in Hopetoun on 7 February 2009, during the 2009 southeastern Australia heat wave.
What is the weather type of Mallee and upper Wimmera?
semi-deserts
The Mallee and upper Wimmera are Victoria's warmest regions with hot winds blowing from nearby semi-deserts.
upper Wimmera