Mercury peaks at 43 degrees in Melbourne as hot winds wreak havoc
- Posted on January 9, 2026
- By The Age
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Mercury peaks at 43 degrees in Melbourne as hot winds wreak havoc
The Bureau of Meteorology’s station in the city recorded a maximum of 42.9 degrees at 4.04pm. Just over an hour later the temperature had dropped to 31.3 degrees.