November was a slightly wetter and cooler month than usual for most of Taranaki with 143.9mm of rainfall – 3% more than usual.
There was 3% more rainfall than average, ranging from 32% less rain at Kaupokonui at Glenn Rd to 39% more rain than normal at Waiwhakaiho at Hillsborough. Year to date rainfall ranges from 11% less rainfall at Pohokura Saddle, and 12% more rainfall at Omaru at Charlies, with an average of 2% less than normal.
The average air temperature for Taranaki was 13.5°C, which is 0.6°C cooler than long-term November averages.
Mean river flows for November were 26.6% lower than typical values while mean river (non-mountain) water temperatures were 14.7°C, an average of 0.2°C cooler than a typical November. Average wind speeds were 17.7km/hr, with average gust strength of 47.4km/hr. The maximum wind gust recorded in November was 93.2km/hr at Waitotara at Ngutuwera - the windiest spot in the region for the third month in a row.
November 2023 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
