The atmospheric and oceanic phenomenon known as La Nina, will continue to produce rainfall and cloud cover into summer, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
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This is Australia's third year with La Nina, the most influential driver of our climate variability.
BOM reported the weather phenomenon continues in the tropical Pacific, but that indications show declining strength.
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Northern and eastern Australia will likely see above average rainfall during the summer due to La Nina, BOM forecast.
BOM says models suggest ocean temperatures may reach a neutral state in the El Nino southern oscillation, known as ENSO-neutral, next year.
This neutral state is predicted to last from January until at least April 2023, but the accuracy of modelling more than four months in advance was low.
"Outlooks beyond April should be viewed with caution," BOM said.
BOM has also identified Australia's first cyclone of the season off Australia's west coast, near the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Cyclone Darian is unlikely to touch the Australian mainland.
Anna Houlahan
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