February

A monthly newsletter from the National Climate Centre.

February 2008 – Number 104

January climate – high temperatures and below normal rainfall in most places. Low river and stream flows almost everywhere.

Outlook for February to April – air temperatures are likely to be above average across the country. Rainfall is expected to be normal over the North Island and the north of the South Island, and below normal elsewhere. Normal or below normal soil moisture and river flows are likely in the North Island and the top of the South Island. In the remainder of the South Island, below normal soil moisture and river flows are very likely.

In this issue

• New Zealand climate in January
  
• Global setting & climate outlook
• Feature article - Accessing NIWA's climate data and products - one-day training course

Cover image

Red Tractor Estate vineyard on the Cromwell Wanaka highway.

Cover photo: Steve LeGal

This issue of the Climate Update is available as a PDF.