OCTOBER'S WEATHER IN KĀPITI
This third spring month in Kāpiti was milder and sunnier than average, and for three weeks we also seemed to be heading for a record dry one, but rain here and over most of the country on the last week changed that.
We ended up with 110mm of rain (airport), but this was only 12mm above the historic average for this month that is frequently our wettest. Despite the rain, we had the equivalent of 15.5 sunny days, slightly above average.
Our daily average maximum temperature was 17.8, almost 0.4C above average and 0.7C above last year, and our overall mean temperature was 14.2C, 1.3C above last year, and the warmest in central New Zealand.
November could average around 20C, as it often does, so we can look forward to the possibility of enjoying our first summer month.
Worst Xmas ever?
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share your Christmas mishaps below!
THE MAHARA PLACE MID-WEEK CHRISTMAS MARKET IS ON TOMORROW
Come on down to the Mahara Place mid-week CHRISRTMAS MARKET which is on TOMORROW (Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the new library in Waikanae. SANTA will be making an appearance so bring the kids down. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Red Van Plants & seedlings, Fresh Flowers, Locally grown Avocados, Blueberries, Olive Oil, Yummy Local Waikanae Honey, Sewing Crafts, The Rawleigh's Man, Hand Made Mini Light Houses & Bird Houses, Good quality Bric-a-Brac, Records, Books, and lots lots more. Grab a coffee, visit the market and the local shops- you may find some good Christmas gift ideas. See you there...SUPPORT LOCAL!!