October
10 October 2007
A monthly newsletter from the National Climate Centre.
October 2007 – Number 100
September climate – mostly drier than normal, but near orabove normal rainfall in parts of Northland, eastern NorthIsland, and Otago. Low stream and river flows in manyeastern areas. Above average temperatures in the north ofthe North Island and west of the South Island.
Outlook for October to December – normal or abovenormal rainfall, soil moisture, and river flows in the NorthIsland; normal or below normal in the South Island. Averageor above average air temperatures in all regions.
In this issue
- New Zealand climate in September
- Global setting & climate outlook
- Feature article - Wind chill equivalent temperature
Cover image
Spring blossom in Otago.
Cover photo: Steve Le Gal
This issue of the Climate Update is available as a PDF.