Temperature tercile tables for several locations in the East of the North Island. Data are based on the 30-year period 1971-2000. The ranges for each tercile are: below normal = second lowest to 33rd percentile; near normal = 34th to 66th percentile; above normal = 67th percentile to second highest.
Historical average temperature (deg C) range for forecast area ENI for the 3-month period Aug-Sep-Oct
| Station Name | No. years | Below Normal | Near Normal | Above Normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUATORIA | 23 | 11.2 - 11.7 | 11.8 - 12.2 | 12.3 - 13.1 |
| GISBORNE AWS | 30 | 10.9 - 11.5 | 11.6 - 12.1 | 12.2 - 13.0 |
| GISBORNE, MANUTUKE | 21 | 11.0 - 11.4 | 11.5 - 12.0 | 12.1 - 12.7 |
| WAIROA, NORTH CLYDE EWS | 26 | 10.9 - 11.6 | 11.7 - 12.0 | 12.1 - 13.2 |
| NAPIER AERO AWS | 30 | 10.6 - 11.5 | 11.6 - 12.1 | 12.2 - 13.0 |
| NAPIER NELSON PK | 29 | 11.0 - 11.8 | 11.9 - 12.1 | 12.2 - 12.8 |
| TAKAPAU PLAINS AWS | 29 | 8.6 - 9.3 | 9.4 - 9.9 | 10.0 - 10.4 |
| KOPUA | 29 | 8.6 - 9.3 | 9.4 - 9.9 | 10.0 - 10.4 |
| DANNEVIRKE | 30 | 9.2 - 9.8 | 9.9 - 10.5 | 10.6 - 11.0 |
| CASTLEPOINT AWS | 26 | 11.1 - 11.4 | 11.5 - 12.0 | 12.1 - 12.6 |
| MASTERTON, TE ORE ORE | 30 | 9.2 - 9.9 | 10.0 - 10.4 | 10.5 - 11.2 |
| EAST TARATAHI AWS | 30 | 9.2 - 9.9 | 10.0 - 10.4 | 10.5 - 11.2 |