November’s stormy weather contributed to a very soggy month with rainfall more than 176% of the long-term average.
Rainfall for the month ranged from 129% at Kaupokonui at Glenn Rd to a massive 239% in Stratford. Compared to typical full year totals, on average sites have already received 118.7% of a typical years rainfall, with the highest value 150% at Kapoaiaia at Lighthouse.
Following the heavy rainfall, mean river flows for were generally well above typical November averages at around 187.3% while mean river water temperatures were 15.7ºC, an average of 0.5ºC above long-term November values.
November 2022 rainfall maps
What you should know:
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The site maps show data from a selection of the sites we monitor, but not all of them.
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The distribution maps are based on mathematical modelling and may not accurately represent actual rainfall in some unmonitored areas.
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MONITORED SITES
RAINFALL DISTRIBUTION
