Drought forecasting dashboard
NIWA and MPI are working together to develop a new drought forecasting tool. It uses innovative climate modelling, the latest in machine learning and other data-driven techniques to predict rainfall 35 days ahead. It will help farmers and growers better prepare for periods of dryness and drought.
Climate and weather
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Bay of Plenty
The topography of the North Island has a profound effect on the weather of the Bay of Plenty region. -
What is Ocean acidification?
NIWA oceanographer Dr Cliff Law explains the impacts of ocean acidification on organisms that use carbonates to build their shells, and on bacteria. -
Understanding and predicting floods and their impacts
Feature story06 June 2017Floods are not unusual in New Zealand, but those that hit us early this winter broke records. Why did they occur? Should we expect more? Can we predict future floods? -
Mean daily maximum temperatures (°C)
These datasets are available in a range of formats. -
UVI forecast for Specific Sites
Check out UV index forecasts for locations in New Zealand (including ski fields), Australia, the Pacific and Antarctica. -
Monthly
Publication seriesMonthly climate summaries from December 2001 to the present. -
Gisborne
In comparison with regions exposed to the west, Gisborne experiences a greater number of weather and climatic extremes. -
Southwest Pacific climate
Our southwest Pacific research focuses on recent and historic climate and weather activity, including our involvement in ACRE Pacific data rescue. -
Mean monthly temperatures (°C)
These datasets are available in a range of formats. -
How deep is the snow at your place?
Measurements of snowfall at low elevations around New Zealand are few and far between, and yet the data would be really helpful in understanding how snowfall occurs and quantifying snow-related risks.
