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UVI smartphone apps
Several apps that provide forecasts of the UV index (UVI) are available for smartphones. -
Climate change, global warming and greenhouse gases
Climate data and common terms explaining the causes and effects of climate change. -
Daily climate maps
These climate maps are updated daily and are based on data from our National Climate Database. -
West Coast
West Coast is New Zealand’s wettest region, and this may be attributed to its exposure to the predominant westerly airflow over the country, combined with the orographic effect of the Southern Alps. -
Coldest seawater discovered
Feature story06 June 2017The coldest seawater on earth could help scientists understand why Antarctic sea ice is growing in a warming world -
'Eleven-station' series temperature data
Research ProjectTemperature trends from 1930s to present day -
Climate data and activities
We provide an overview of New Zealand climate data for use in school projects. -
Floods
Education ResourceRiver floods occur when water spills from a river channel onto land that is normally dry, and are one of New Zealand's costliest natural hazards. -
Otago
The climate of Otago is perhaps the most diverse of any region in New Zealand. -
Winter 2020 – NZ’s warmest winter on record
Media release06 June 2017New Zealand has just experienced its warmest winter on record, according to official NIWA climate data.
