For our weather watchers, here’s how our record-breaking August finished in weather statistic land:
- Average daily max temp of −10.2⁰C was 5.3⁰C warmer than the long term average of −15.5⁰C.
- Average daily min temp of −15.3⁰C was 6.4⁰C warmer than the long term average of −21.7⁰C.
- Average daily wind run of 1862.6kms was 897.4kms above than the long term average of 965.2kms.
- Average daily sunshine hours of 1.2 was 1.8 hours below than the long term average of 3.0 hours.
- Our monthly wind run total of 57740.6kms smashed the August wind run record of 41003.7kms set in 1996
- Our monthly wind run total of 57740.6kms broke the all time monthly wind run record of 52758.9kms set in July 1995
- Our average daily max temp of −10.2⁰C broke the record for August of −10.7 set in 1996.
- Our average daily min temp of -15.3⁰C broke the record for August of −17.2 set in 1996.
September arrived with beautiful weather and the weekend saw another group out to Auster Rookery. The sunshine and minimal winds had the birds happily roaming about, chicks onboard, making it an extraordinary experience for visitors.
For those back on station, Donna put on a delicious Chinese banquet enjoyed by all, and as ever there was no shortage of options.
Clear skies have meant the star and aurora gazers have had some opportunity for great Milky Way and Aurora skies — sights we need to make the most of now as our days get ever longer and we remember a time with no night will soon come.
On Wednesday, our long-planned trip to Ledingham’s Depot (approximately 150km west of station) finally got a suitable weather window enabling them to depart. So by next issue, we should be able to give you some information as to what lies out that way!
