November

A monthly newsletter from the National Climate Centre.

November 2008 – Number 113

October climate – mostly settled and sunny,with cool conditions in the west and south of the South Island. Lower rainfalls than normal in the east of the country. River flows lower than normal over much of the South Island.

Outlook for November to January – Above average temperatures are likely in most places, apart from average temperatures in Canterbury and coastal Otago. Rainfall is likely to be normal or below normal everywhere. Below normal river flows and soil moisture levels are likely in the east of the South Island.

In this issue

• New Zealand climate in October
• Global setting & climate outlook
• Feature article - Soil moisture levels dip on the east coast

Cover image

Spring flowering native trees attract tui to suburban gardens.

Cover photo: Wendy St George

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