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01 October 2008:

Hi all,

Summary for September 2008 and Y.T.D. Location Townsville Australia
Same as August, September was another dry month, to be expected...

Maximum temperatures were slightly above average with 27.9, where historically September averages 27.7.
Minimum temps were above average with 19.3, where historically September averages 17.3 see below for details.

Rainfall:

September 2008, 0.6 mm received - Average 10.1 mm

For 2008 Year to Date Average Mean Rainfall Difference so far (2008)
1140.6 mm 907.7 mm Exceeded by 232.9 mm

Rain Days = 3

Wettest Days:

08/08/08: 0.2mm
09/08/08: 0.2mm
10/08/08: 0.2mm

Total rainfall was 0.6 mm.

Temperature:

Official Mean Temperatures for September. Mean Max Temp (27.7c) Mean Min Temp (17.3c)

Actual Temperatures
Temperature (Degrees C) Average Temp for September 08 was
Mean Max Temp 27.9 above by 0.2
Mean Min Temp 17.3 above by 2.0

Extremes
Temperature (Degrees C) Date
Hottest Max Temp 30.1 30/09/08
Hottest Min Temp 22.3 24/09/08
Coolest Max Temp 23.8 09/09/08
Coolest Min Temp 14.8 27/09/08

So just to recap.

Dry!! 0.6mm recorded rainfall for September. Night time temperatures were 2 degrees above average. October is another dry month, rainfall averages double now every month till January

Regards,
Shane Williams

01 August 2008:
Summary for July 2008 and Y.T.D.  Location Townsville Australia

The pendulum swung the other way for July.  It was a dry start to the month until an upper level trough came through around the 23rd July.  An offshore low developed and was responsible for some strong winds in coastal areas.

July’s rainfall exceeded the average by 82.3mm!!  A stark contrast to the last few months. 

There was relief in sight from the 15 July when the rain started.  The whole region resembles a “wet season” green look.  There was some localised flooding around the area and I even managed to take some photos.

Due to clear skies for the majority of July, maximum temperatures were below average with 24.4, where historically July averages 25.1.
Minimum temps were above average with 14.1, where historically July averages 13.6 see below for details.    

July is officially the coldest part of the year for Townsville.

Rainfall:
July 2008, 95.2 mm received - Average 12.9 mm

For 2008 Year to Date	Average Mean Rainfall	Difference so far (2008)
1140.0 mm	880.4 mm	Exceeded by 259.6 mm

Rain Days = 8 

08/07/08 -   0.2 mm, 15/07/08 -   1.4 mm

16/07/08 - 16.2 mm, 17/07/08 -   2.8 mm

21/07/08 -   7.4 mm, 22/07/08 -   2.4 mm

23/07/08 - 24.2 mm, 24/07/08 -  40.6 mm

Wettest Day: 24 July 2008  

Total rainfall was 95.2 mm.

Temperature:
Official Mean Temperatures for July. Mean Max Temp (25.1c) Mean Min Temp
(13.6c)
Actual Temperatures   

	Temperature (Degrees C)	Average Temp for July 08 was
Mean Max Temp	24.4	below by 0.7
Mean Min Temp	14.1	above by 0.5

Extremes 

	Temperature (Degrees C)	Date
Hottest Max Temp	27.5	14/07/08
Hottest Min Temp	20.7	18/07/08 21/07/08
Coolest Max Temp	18.0	23/07/08
Coolest Min Temp	06.2	10/07/08

So just to recap. 

July rainfall was way over the average and the highest recorded rainfall of the year since February 2008.  Above average minimum temperatures, below average Maximum temperatures.

August marks the commencement of higher temperatures.  This year has been a cool to cold Winter.  Last year was similar and we experienced a late wet season and heavy rain which lead to average rainfall to exceed by February.

In my suburb I registered 105.5 mm.   

23 July 2008: Heavy rain across Townsville and Regional Queensland due to an Upper Level Trough. See Townsville weather photos <Click Here>

07 July 2008: 905 new visitors to the site recorded.  Thank you to everyone who visited this site.

01 July 2008:  
Summary for June 2008 and Y.T.D.  Location Townsville Australia

June was again one of the driest on record, recording only 0.8mm. This equalled May’s recorded rainfall.

There was no relief in sight, so things are looking a tad brown.

Due to clear skies, maximum Temperatures were above average for June with 26.8, where historically June averages 25.6 and
Minimum temps were above average with 15.4, where historically June averages 14.6 see below for details.    

In contrast to last year, June 2007 recorded 114.1mm.

Rainfall:
June 2008, 0.8 mm received - Average 21.1 mm

For 2008 Year to Date	Average Mean Rainfall	Difference so far (2008)
1044.8mm	867.5mm	Exceeded by 177.3mm

Rain Days = 2 

09/06/08 - 0.4mm, 11/06/08 - 0.4mm

Wettest Day: 09 June 2008 and 11 June 2008.   

Total rainfall was 0.8 mm. 

Temperature:

Official Mean Temperatures for June. Mean Max Temp (25.6c) Mean Min Temp
(14.6c)

Actual Temperatures   

	Temperature (Degrees C)	Average Temp for June 08 was
Mean Max Temp	26.8	above by 1.2
Mean Min Temp	15.4	above by 0.8

Extremes

	Temperature (Degrees C)	Date
Hottest Max Temp	28.7	13/06/08
Hottest Min Temp	21.6	05/06/08
Coolest Max Temp	21.2	16/06/08
Coolest Min Temp	07.6	23/06/08

So just to recap. 

Rainfall was way below average for June.  Above average minimum temperatures, above average Maximum temperatures.

END

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Hi all,
Summary for May 2008 and Y.T.D.  Location Townsville Australia

May was one of the driest on record, recording only 0.8mm.

Maximum Temperatures were average for May with 27.6, where historically May averages 27.6.
Minimum temps were below average with 15.7, where historically May averages 17.6 see below for details.    
Rainfall:
May 2008, 0.8 mm received - Average 33.9 mm

For 2008 Year to Date	Average Mean Rainfall	Difference so far (2008)
1044.8mm	846.4mm	Exceeded by 198.4mm

Rain Days = 2 

14/05/08 - 0.6mm, 25/05/08 - 0.2mm

Wettest Day: 14 May 2008, 0.6mm.  

Total rainfall was 0.8 mm.

Temperature:
Official Mean Temperatures for May. Mean Max Temp (27.6c) Mean Min Temp
(17.6c)
Actual Temperatures

	Temperature (Degrees C)	Average Temp for May 08 was
Mean Max Temp	27.6	above by 0.0
Mean Min Temp	17.6	below by 1.9

Extremes

	Temperature (Degrees C)	Date
Hottest Max Temp	29.4	02/05/08
Hottest Min Temp	19.8	15/05/08
Coolest Max Temp	24.8	31/05/08
Coolest Min Temp	09.3	20/05/08

So just to recap. 
Rainfall was way below average for May.  Below average minimum temperatures, on average Maximum temperatures.

Welcome to Winter!

In my suburb I registered 0.0 mm for May.   

30 May 2008: Skycam Kept images are now here

08 May 2008: Cold mornings being felt across Townsville, 13.8 Degrees is the coldest felt in town for a long time. Is this a sign of a cold Winter?

07 May 2008: 698 new visitors to the site recorded.  Thank you to everyone who visited this site.  Please continue to support me by coming back and viewing the wonderful photos and weather news events.

01 May 2008:  April 2008 was the driest recorded rainfall in 14 years.  2.2mm of rainfall was recorded in Townsville.

01 May 2008: Hi all, Summary for April 2008. Location Townsville Australia

April was one of the driest on record recording only 2.2mm. The driest recorded April rainfall was 0.3 mm in 1947. This month replaced the long standing record from April 1994.  A combination of Dry S.E Winds and the early retreat of the Monsoon Trough was another reason for the dry.  May is now the start of the Official Dry season and the end of the Cyclone Season (30 April)

Maximum Temperatures were slightly above average for April with 30.0, where historically April averages 29.6.
Minimum temps were below average with 18.1, where historically April averages 20.6 see below for details.  

Below are the stats for April 2008 and Y.T.D.

Rainfall:

April 2008, 2.2 mm received - Average 68.0 mm

For 2008 YTD: 1044.0 mm. Average Annual Mean rainfall to April is 812.5
mm, meaning rainfall has exceeded the average by 231.5mm so far this year.

Temperature:

Official Mean Temperatures for April. Mean Max Temp (29.6c) Mean Min Temp
(20.6c)

Actual Temperatures for April 2008.

Mean Max Temp (30.0c) (Above Average by 0.4c).

Mean Min Temp (18.1c) (Below Average by 2.5c).               

Hottest Max Temp: 32.5 Degrees 29/04/08
Hottest Min Temp: 22.1 Degrees 02/04/08
Coolest Max Temp: 28.6 Degrees 23/04/08
Coolest Min Temp: 15.5 Degrees 29/04/08

Rain Days = 1

Wettest Day: 18 April 2008, 2.2mm.  

18/04/08 -    2.2mm

Total rainfall was 2.2 mm.

So just to recap. 

Rainfall was way below average for April.  Below average minimum temperatures, above average Maximum temperatures.

The driest rainfall for April since 1994.  It is now the dry season and the end of the Cyclone Season.

In my suburb I registered 0.0 mm for April.   

30 April 2008: End of Cyclone Season.

07 April 2008: 477 new visitors to the site recorded.  Thank you to everyone who visited this site.  Please continue to support me by coming back and viewing the wonderful photos and weather news events.

06 April 2008:  It's now coming up to the dry season so I expect things to be a little slower around here when it comes to rain.

01 April 2008: WEATHER STATISTICS FOR MARCH 2008.

Summary for March 2008. Location Townsville Australia
March was the second driest on record recording only 1.8mm. The driest recorded March rainfall was 1941. This month replaced the long standing record from March 1992, broken when Townsville Received 7.6mm.

Maximum Temperatures were spot on average for March with 30.7, where historically March averages 30.7.
Minimum temps were slightly below average with 22.6, where historically March averages 22.9 see below for details.  

Below are the stats for March and Y.T.D.

Rainfall:
March 2008, 1.8 mm received - Average 183.4 mm

For 2008 YTD: 1041.8 mm. Average Annual Mean rainfall to March is 744.5
mm, meaning rainfall has exceeded the average by 297.3mm so far this year.

Temperature:
Official Mean Temperatures for March. Mean Max Temp (30.7c) Mean Min Temp
(22.9c)
Actual Temperatures for March 2008.

Mean Max Temp (30.7c) (Average by 0.0c).

Mean Min Temp (22.6c) (Below Average by 0.3c).               
Hottest Max Temp: 32.7 Degrees 28/03/08
Hottest Min Temp: 24.7 Degrees 28/03/08
Coolest Max Temp: 27.2 Degrees 29/03/08
Coolest Min Temp: 19.5 Degrees 08/03/08

Rainfall:
Rain Days = 4

Wettest Day: 29 March 2008, 1.0mm.   

01/03/08 -    0.2mm         30/03/08 -      0.2mm        

19/03/08 -    0.4mm        

29/03/08 -    1.0mm       

Total rainfall was 1.8 mm.

So just to recap. 
Rainfall was way below average for March.  Below average minimum temperatures, average Maximum temperatures.

The 3^rd driest March on record.

In my suburb I registered 16.5 mm for March.   END

15 March 2008: New Email address is townsvillestorms@live.com.au

15 March 2008:  Visitor Submitted photos are now online. See Submitted Photos.  Link is right, under the Index Menu.

07 March 2008:  Welcome to Townsville's first dedicated weather site!.