Temperature tercile tables for several locations in the East of the North Island. Data are based on the 30-year period 1971-2000. The ranges for each tercile are: below normal = second lowest to 33rd percentile; near normal = 34th to 66th percentile; above normal = 67th percentile to second highest.
Historical average temperature (deg C) range for forecast area ENI for the 3-month period Sep-Oct-Nov
| Station Name | No. years | Below Normal | Near Normal | Above Normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUATORIA | 23 | 12.8 - 13.6 | 13.7 - 13.9 | 14.0 - 14.9 |
| GISBORNE AWS | 30 | 12.4 - 13.4 | 13.5 - 13.9 | 14.0 - 14.9 |
| GISBORNE, MANUTUKE | 22 | 12.5 - 13.2 | 13.3 - 13.8 | 13.9 - 14.9 |
| WAIROA, NORTH CLYDE EWS | 25 | 12.7 - 13.5 | 13.6 - 14.2 | 14.3 - 15.3 |
| NAPIER AERO AWS | 30 | 12.5 - 13.4 | 13.5 - 14.0 | 14.1 - 15.2 |
| NAPIER NELSON PK | 29 | 12.8 - 13.8 | 13.9 - 14.3 | 14.4 - 15.2 |
| TAKAPAU PLAINS AWS | 29 | 10.0 - 11.1 | 11.2 - 11.6 | 11.7 - 12.5 |
| KOPUA | 29 | 10.0 - 11.1 | 11.2 - 11.6 | 11.7 - 12.5 |
| DANNEVIRKE | 30 | 10.8 - 11.6 | 11.7 - 12.3 | 12.4 - 13.3 |
| CASTLEPOINT AWS | 28 | 11.9 - 13.0 | 13.1 - 13.6 | 13.7 - 14.6 |
| MASTERTON, TE ORE ORE | 30 | 10.7 - 11.5 | 11.6 - 12.2 | 12.3 - 13.3 |
| EAST TARATAHI AWS | 30 | 10.7 - 11.5 | 11.6 - 12.2 | 12.3 - 13.3 |