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Seasonal Climate Outlook

Air temperature, rainfall, soil moisture and river flow predictions for the coming season.

Our seasonal climate outlooks provide air temperature, rainfall, soil moisture and river flow predictions for the coming season.

Watch Chris Brandolino, NIWA Principal Scientist - Forecasting, explain how our seasonal climate outlooks can help your business succeed and how our seasonal climate outlooks can be interpreted.

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Issues

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    Seasonal Climate Outlook November - January 2010

    Moderate El Niño conditions, but muted influence on New Zealand in the coming season.
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    Seasonal Climate Outlook October - December 2009

    Weak El Niño not likely to greatly influence New Zealand rainfall in the coming season.
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    Seasonal Climate Outlook September - November 2009

    A windy spring ahead with drier than normal conditions in many regions.
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    Seasonal Climate Outlook: August - October 2009

    Typical of early spring right across New Zealand.
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    Seasonal Climate Outlook July - September 2009

    A wet end to winter, with near average temperatures in most regions.
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    Seasonal Climate Outlook: May - July 2009

    La Niña over, with a near-normal winter on the way.