April
Climate Update is a summary each month of New Zealand's climate, including soil moisture and river flows.
April 2004 – Number 58
March’s climate: Record low rainfall in parts of the north; temperatures well below average.
March’s river flows: High March streamflows in the North Island caused by February storms.
Soil moisture levels: Moisture levels drop due to low rainfall.
Three-month outlook: Cool and at times frosty conditions expected.