August's Weather: Spring welcomed and lots of Rain
August in Kāpiti produced average temperatures, but it was wetter and cloudier than usual, especially in its second half. Nature-wise it was undoubtedly a spring month.
Our daily average maximum temperature was 14.5C, equalling the longtime average, and a degree warmer than August 2023. This was also an increase of a degree on July ― and that along with relatively warmer nights probably resulted in the onset of an early spring. This saw many of the classic spring plants and shrubs, including kowhai, flowering well before the end of the month. Also, with an overall mean temperature of 11.4C, we were the warmest place in central New Zealand.
The equivalent of 13.5 sunny days was again two fewer than average. However, it was an abundance of rain that August will likely be remembered, ending months of below average rainfall. Following two weeks of almost no rain we had a two-week wet spell, with two episodes of over 50mm within a week, and along with frequent squally showers we reached a monthly total of 200mm. (The historic average rainfall for August is around 80mm). However, this amount is not uncommon, with four similar monthly totals of around 200mm in August in 2022, and most recently in April 2023. However, these storms are fairly minor compared to those experienced in northern and eastern North Island regions in recent years.
We can expect September to be a blustery month with around a 1.5 degree increase in temperatures and rainfall of around 70mm.
REMINDER - THE WAIKANAE BEACH NEW YEAR MARKET IS ON TOMORROW
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St
Waikanae Beach
When: - Sun, Jan 12 2025, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with your family and friends by discovering hand made treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders at the market where every piece tells a story.
You will find a huge variety of quality items and gifts along with locally produced award winning Olive Oil, Bakery Treats and Local Honey.
Don't miss it....Support local!!
Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.
If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?
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63.3% Summer
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35.4% Winter
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
Our Next Open Weekend Horowhenua Art Society
Our next open weekend will be Sat.25th & Sun 26th Jan 2025 So come along and enjoy. Also enjoy the Thompson House Park maybe for a picnic!!! Homestead Creative Crafts & the Pottery Club will also be Open. So pay a visit to all talent in the Levin Artisan Hub Area and enjoy.
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