Weather and climate drivers

The general circulation of the atmosphere, caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface, is the driving force behind our weather and climate.

Energy from the sun causes evaporation from tropical oceans and uneven heating of land and sea surfaces.

Regional drivers

While we describe the major drivers by state/territory, individual drivers do not respect state/territory boundaries. So if you are farming in southern Queensland, for example, you might want to check out both the drivers for Queensland and those for New South Wales.