Outlook and outcome – June 2005 to August 2005 Rainfall was near normal, as predicted, in parts of Northland, Waikato, and the east of the North Island, but below normal over much of the rest of the country. Air temperatures were above average in many places as was predicted, but lower than expected in parts of the east and north of the North Island. Streamflows were near normal, as was predicted, in the south and southwest of the South Island, and below normal elsewhere.   The outcome maps shown here give the tercile rankings of the rainfall totals and mean temperatures that ev

The outlook for September 2005 to November 2005 Local atmospheric circulation patterns are expected to result in more anticyclonic conditions than usual to the east of the South Island, and weaker westerly wind flows, over New Zealand. Sea surface temperatures around New Zealand are likely to be near or above average until November 2005. Air temperatures (see maps below) are expected to be above average in the North Island, and average or above average in the South Island. Rainfalls are likely to be normal or above normal in the east of the North Island and north of the South Island, and near

Climate Update is a summary each month of New Zealand’s climate, including soil moisture and river flows. September 2005 – Number 75 August’s climate: Drier, warmer, and sunnier than usual for most of the country. August’s river flows: Mostly low river and stream flows. Soil moisture levels: Continuing low soil moisture. Three-month outlook: Above average temperatures in the North Island, average or above in the South Island. Mostly near normal rain.