Gungahlin records a cool, frosty start to winter 2010.
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Gungahlin continues to grow!
The estimated population of Gungahlin on 30 June 2008 was 37,969.
30 June 2007: 35,103
30 June 2003: 27,732
30 June 1997: 15,211
The highs and lows.
The highest temperature recorded in Gungahlin is 40.1°C (31 January, 2009).
The lowest temperature recorded in Gungahlin is minus 6.6°C (2 August, 2003).
Rainfall.
Gungahlin's average yearly rainfall is 543.4mm.
On average, November is the wettest month (65.0mm), while May is the driest (22.8mm).
The wettest day in Gungahlin has been 51.8mm (5 February 2001).
The climate of Gungahlin.
What's the weather like in Gungahlin during Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring?
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In 2009, Gungahlin recorded:
(2008 figures in brackets)
Frosts: 50 (77)
Fogs: 19 (24)
Rain Days: 119 (110)
Snowfalls: 0 (1)
A warm night.
The warmest minimum temperature recorded in Gungahlin is 22.3°C (13 March, 2006).
2009 Temperatures.
Ave minimum: 8.1°C
Ave maximum: 20.1°C
Hottest day: 40.1°C on January 31
Coldest day: 2.6°C on June 12
Hottest night: 20.8°C on February 6
Coldest night: -5.8°C on August 9
How about the rain?
Gungahlin's yearly rainfall average is 543.5mm. Totals for the last nine years have been:
2009: 390.2mm
2008: 503.2mm
2007: 499.0mm
2006: 366.8mm
2005: 611.8mm
2004: 455.2mm
2003: 538.3mm
2002: 450.6mm
2001: 519.2mm
A very cold day!
The lowest maximum temperature recorded in Gungahlin is 2.6°C (12 June 2009.
What was the weather like on ....?
Want to know what the weather was like in Gungahlin on 5 December 1998? or 7 July 2000? Did it rain on Christmas day in 2003?
Data on past weather conditions in Gungahlin is available by visiting Weather Data Archive
The longest 'dry' spell in Gungahlin is 56 days!
No rain was recorded in Gungahlin for 56 days in a row - from 16 April to 10 June 2005.
Strong wind!
The strongest wind gust recorded in Gungahlin is a 78.9km/h Northerly, recorded at 1.29pm on August 24, 2003.
Wet and dry!
The wettest year in Gungahlin was 1999 when 776.0mm of rain fell. In contrast, 2006 saw just 366.8mm.
The Gungahlin Weather Centre makes it to print!
A monthly summary of the weather conditions recorded in Gungahlin is published in the local Gungahlin News publication - available across Gungahlin. Past media reports are available at Media Releases
Weather Photos!
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The Heatwave!
In February 2004, the temperature in Gungahlin reached 30°C or more on 17 days, including 12 days in a row (from Feb 10 to 21).
In 2009, Gungahlin recorded 14 days in a row with maximums 30°C or more (26 Jan to 8 Feb). Peaking at 40.1°C on Jan 31!
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In 2009, Gungahlin recorded:
(2008 figures in brackets)
Clear days: 104 (105)
Cloudy days: 224 (229)
Overcast days: 10 (6)
Rain days: 14 (22)
Drizzle days: 0 (2)
Fog days: 5 (0)
Snow days: 0 (1)
Haze days: 8 (1)
Hail days: 0 (0)
Smoke days: 0 (0)
Weather facts and figures.
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