Rainfall - December 2007
December rainfall was above average in most parts of Victoria. This was largely due to a low-pressure system which crossed the state between 19 and 23 December. With the exception of the northern Mallee, most of northern Victoria received rainfall 50% - 100% above normal, with some areas between Bendigo and Kerang recording nearly double the long-term average for December. Central Victoria, including Melbourne, and parts of Western district also received 50% or more rainfall than normal. In contrast, most of Gippsland, parts of northern Mallee and the south west coast were slightly drier than normal.
The highest monthly total of 219.2 mm was recorded at Mt Hotham. The lowest monthly total was 17.1 mm at Werrimull in the far north west of the State.
Maximum temperatures were above average throughout the State. Monthly averages were 2 to 3°C above normal across most of southern Victoria west of Gippsland. Maximum temperatures in northern Victoria were generally 1 to 2°C above average, whilst in most of Gippsland and the far northeast temperatures were less than 1°C above normal.
Melbourne received 71.4 mm of rain during the month, which is above the long-term December average of 58.1 mm. The average maximum temperature was 26.3°C. This is 2.7°C higher than the December average.
In this section
Rainfall Graphs
- Western Victoria (Ouyen, Horsham, Hamilton)
- Central Victoria (Echuca, Seymour, Melbourne)
- Eastern Victoria (Wodonga, Orbost)
Rainfall Maps
- Bureau of Meteorology Rainfall Maps (Monthly, Decile, 6 Month Decile)