Rainfall doubled in March
Rainfall in Christchurch during March was more than double the monthly average, according to the Christchurch Meteorological Office. Almost 120 mm of ram fell during the month. Rain fell on 13 days compared with the monthly average of nine days. Sunshine was six hours below the monthly average. One frost was recorded on March 18. A maximum wind gust of 36 knots was recorded twice during the month.
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Press, 3 April 1980, Page 12
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