April
Climate Update is a summary each month of New Zealand's climate, including soil moisture and river flows.
April 2003 – Number 46
March’s climate: New Zealand’s climate during March was dominated by anticyclonic conditions, bringing unusually dry and sunny weather to many areas.
March’s river flows: March flows mostly low.
Soil moisture levels: Patchy relief for dry soils with significant soil moisture deficits continuing in some regions.
Three month outlook: Near normal rainfall: with El Niño’s departure the risk of ongoing dry conditions in the east is n