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The Wellington region has a temperate climate, with moderate rainfall, relatively mild daytime temperatures, and infrequent frosts. Annual rainfall ranges from 800 mm in the eastern Wairarapa, to 7000 mm in the high parts of the Tararua Range.
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Rob on 1/11/2009 11:36pm
There is no question that Wellington can be very windy but there are many days when it can be calm or at least just a breeze. There is a saying “you can’t beat Wellington on a good day” which refers to this (though of course I know Aucklanders won’t believe a word of this lol.)
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RW on 1/11/2009 7:07pm
Should mention that Wgton city has a sunhien average above the national average, 30-year value now up to 2100. Everyone already knows about the wind!
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Zelda Wynn on 31/10/2009 9:25pm
What about an accurate forecast for Auckland – NZ biggest City, with the most changeable weather and varied temperatures. eg. Waitakere just about always 2 or more degrees C higher than Auckland,
Moon and sunset clouds colourful & beautiful over Auckland last night.
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sw on 31/10/2009 4:27am
Wellington especially over the Nauranga gorge and the hutt are sheltered from W-SW directions too by the south island and as a result experience gorgeous days with light northerlies for sometimes over extended periods,likewise the NE direction can give long warm spells in summer with no wind.
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