July
28 February 2007
Climate Update is a summary each month of New Zealand’s climate, including soil moisture and river flows.
July 2004 – Number 61
June’s climate: June rainfalls were above average in the west of New Zealand, but very low in Canterbury. A warm month with high temperatures in the eastern South Island. River flows high in the west, low in the east, normal to low in Northland.
June’s river flows: High river flows in the west.
Soil moisture levels: Dry spots in Kaikoura and Canterbury.
Three-month outlook: Typical late winter conditions are expected.
Checkpoint: How well are we doing with our predictions?
Backgrounder: 15 decades of climate record.
This issue of the Climate Update is available as a PDF.