Total rainfall tops 2000mm in above-average month
The Peninsula has already received 50 per cent more than its October average rainfall.
A total of 119.1mm of rain had fallen by Friday, October 14, compared to the average of 75mm for the month, according to figures provided by Mr Jim Morrison of Umina.
Total rainfall for the year has now topped 2000mm, with the latest rainfall bringing the total to 2002.5mm.
This is the second highest total recorded on the Peninsula since 1964.
The highest total was recorded at the Everglades Country Club in 1990 when the annual rainfall was 2119.5mm.
The third highest total was 2002.4mm in 1988.
SOURCE:
Spreadsheet, 14 Oct 2022
Jim Morrison, Umina