August
16 August 2007
A monthly newsletter from the National Climate Centre.
August 2007 – Number 98
July – an unusual number of depressions brought floods and high winds to some places; calm and cold conditions in southern New Zealand for much of the month.
Outlook for August to October – air temperatures are likely to be average or above average in most regions, but with typical early spring cold outbreaks at times. Normal or below normal rainfall is expected in most regions, apart from the north and northeast of the North Island, where wet conditions are more likely.
In this issue
- New Zealand climate in July
- Global setting & climate outlook
- Feature article - Ensuring buildings stand up to heavy snow
Cover image
Frost-adorned old hut at Fruitlands Country Lodge, Central Otago.
Cover photo: Steve LeGal
This issue of the Climate Update is available as a PDF.