Australian Climate Cheat Sheet
Humidity ranges and maintenance prompts for every major barber market.
Scan Climate Risks at a Glance
Use this quick visual to remind the team how coastal salt, tropical humidity, and dry inland air change maintenance routines.
Pair the cheat sheet with the Maintenance Hub so every barber can jump straight to detailed SOPs.
Keep this cheat sheet next to your maintenance log. It distils the humidity bands and high-level risks pulled from each city landing page so you can adjust cleaning, lubrication, and sharpening plans instantly.
| City | Summer Humidity (Afternoon) | Winter Humidity (Afternoon) | Primary Risks | Maintenance Prompts | Deep Dive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 60–66% | 54–58% | Coastal salt, storm-driven spikes. | Oil pivots after every client, store with silica packs, rotate duplicate sets during wet season. | Sydney guide |
| Melbourne | 44–46% | 57–65% | Variable humidity, rapid temperature swings. | Wipe and dry after each cut, warm shears before use on cold days, add silica packs in winter. | Melbourne guide |
| Brisbane & Gold Coast | 57–59% | 48–52% | Persistent humidity, salt exposure, summer storms. | Oil pivots daily, keep tools in air-conditioned storage, schedule sharpening every 3–4 months during wet season. | Queensland guide |
| Perth | 38–40% | 56–57% | Dry heat, coastal salt, FIFO rush cycles. | Neutralise salt with daily cleaning, store in sealed cases, rotate kits during heatwaves. | Perth guide |
| Adelaide | 36–40% | 59–61% | Dry summer winds, damp winters. | Oil pivots during dry spells, add silica packs in winter, schedule sharpening every 4–5 months. | Adelaide guide |
| Canberra | 35–40% | 55–60% | Frosty mornings, dry indoor heating. | Warm shears before use, keep storage away from heaters, rotate duplicates for outdoor/event work. | Canberra guide |
| Hobart | 45% | 60% | Cold mornings, sea air, cruise season spikes. | Warm shears before first cut, add silica packs in winter, plan mail-in servicing around tourism peaks. | Hobart guide |
| Cairns & Townsville | 70–75% | 55–60% | High humidity, salt spray, cyclone disruptions. | Wipe, disinfect, and oil after every client; store airtight with silica; pre-book mail-in servicing before cyclone alerts. | FNQ guide |
| Darwin | 70–75% | 55–60% | Wet-season humidity, salt spray, storm outages. | Oil after every client, store in airtight cases with dehumidifiers, rotate backups for mail-in sharpening. | Darwin guide |
Humidity bands sourced from Bureau of Meteorology data referenced in each city research file.