Evaporation almost equals monthly rainfall – BUT we have only had just one brief shower!

Month so far:
Evaporation: equal to rainfall of 59.4mm
Average rainfall: 60.9mm
Actual rainfall: 0.6mm
Strong sunshine: 139 hours

Thursday saw an increase in sunshine to 11.46 hours and the temperature move up a notch with a maximum of 25.8C, being 3.5C above the average.

It was another dry day and the UV again into the Very High level

Overnight saw the thermometer briefly fall below average at 05.03 to a minimum of 10.0C, being 1.7C below the average.

Friday has dawned with hazy sunshine and much broken cloud.

Friday update at 14.25: a few drops of rain started to fall exactly 14.00 but soon stopped, only enough to dampen the ground before beginning to dry up.

Update at 15.00: more consistent light rain commenced at 14.50.

Update at 18.16: rainfall to 18.00 was 4mm, being the wettest day for six weeks from steady, light rain. No downpour but welcome rain without damage. During the showers eight claps of thunder were heard. Currently weak sunshine breaking through.

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