OCTOBER'S WEATHER IN KĀPITI
Kāpiti-Horowhenua experienced the coldest October in a decade, largely due to the persistent nor’westerlies, particularly over the first weeks of the month. Rainfall was again well below average and it was sunnier than usual. We again escaped the severe weather events of some regions, and local warnings again failed to eventuate, although there were a couple of scary wind storms.
The average daily maximum temperature was 17.1 degrees, only three points below average, largely due to an increase in temperatures towards the end of the month. However, eastern areas of central New Zealand were a degree or more warmer due to the same nor-westerlies raising their temperatures. Blenheim had 11 days over 20 degrees, we had one, that on the last day of the month.
Rainfall of around 70 mm was deficient by about 25 percent; not a good sign for summer.
The lack of sunshine early in the month saw an increase later, with the equivalent of 18 sunny days being above average.
With the wind decreasing and increasing sunshine, November could be a summer month (based on a 20 degree temperature average) as it often is, but with an average of 19.3 degrees over the last decade it cannot be guaranteed.
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Without a bridle or a saddle, across a thing, I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see. What am I?
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KAPITI GENEALOGY October Meetings
Tuesday 22 October - 7.30pm Coast Community Church
57 Hinemoa St Paraparaumu
Wednesday 23 October - 1.30pm Waikanae Baptist Church Cafe
286 Te Moana Rd Waikanae
Topic: History of NZ Forestry Company in England in WW2
Visitors $5
WAIKANAE GARDEN PRECINCT UNDER ATTACK
A reminder to attend a public meeting to discuss the threat to the future of the Waikanae Garden Precinct’s character at the Waikanae Bowling Club @ 356 Te Moana Rd on Thursday 10 October @ 5.00pm.
Help protect the special character of the Waikanae Garden Precinct by showing your support at the meeting.