September rains missed South
October 01, 2008 12:00am
HOBART has had its driest September in nine years, forecasting company weatherzone.com.au says.
The capital received only 29mm last month, just over half the long-term normal of 53mm.
In contrast to the very dry southeast corner, northern parts of the state picked up good rainfall.
"September was dominated by northerly or northwesterly winds across Tasmania, bringing persistent showers or drizzle to the north coast," meteorologist Matt Pearce said.
The northerlies also made September a warm month. Hobart had an average maximum of 17C, well above the long-term normal of 15C. |