April
28 February 2007
A monthly newsletter from the National Climate Centre.
April 2006 – Number 82
March – lowest temperatures since 1993; low rainfall in Nelson, inland south Canterbury, and many western regions. Stream flows low in the southwest North Island and the northern and central South Island.
Outlook for April to June – mostly warm conditions, especially in the North Island. Normal or below normal rain in the South Island and southwest North Island; elsewhere normal or above.
In this issue
- March's climate
- Global setting & climate outlook
- Feature article - Introducing Climate Explorer
Cover image
Early autumn in mid Canterbury. Climate Explorer will assist farmers to recognise early signs of unusual climatic conditions.
Cover photo: Alan Blacklock
This issue of the Climate Update is available as a PDF.