WITH only a week left of summer, the Namoi Valley Independent looked back at Gunnedah's December to February rainfall figures over the years.
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And, it looks like this summer takes the cake.
In fact according to the Bureau of Meteorology's monthly rainfall charts at Gunnedah Airport, which date back to 2001, summer 2020-21 was the wettest in at least 20 years.
From December 2020 to February 20, 2021, Gunnedah Airport has recorded 353.4mm of rain, a figure which was largely boosted by the record 228.8mm received in December.
The only summer that came close to topping it was 2007-08 with 338.3mm, followed by summer 2009-10 with 313.6mm.
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The above average December 2020 rainfall also saw Gunnedah Airport receive the second highest annual rainfall totals in at least 20 years with 843.6mm.
The highest annual rainfall - 911.8mm - was in 2010, coinciding with the 2010-12 La Nina event which was one of the strongest on record.
The 2020-21 La Nina continues to influence Australia despite having reached its peak, and the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting above average rainfall across the Namoi Valley to continue into March.
Caitlin Reid
Caitlin Reid is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, focussing on a range of topics including Tamworth Regional Council, education, property and entertainment. To get in touch, email caitlin.reid@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Caitlin Reid is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, focussing on a range of topics including Tamworth Regional Council, education, property and entertainment. To get in touch, email caitlin.reid@austcommunitymedia.com.au
