January Climate Summary
January's Climate Summary and accompanying graphic are attached.

Highlights include:
- Below or well below normal rainfall was observed across the vast majority of New Zealand
- Average or well above average temperatures were experienced across the majority of New Zealand
- La Niña conditions persisted
- A marine heatwave was sustained in our coastal waters, with sea temperatures 2-4°C above average at times
- New Plymouth set a new all-time monthly sunshine record
- Sixteen locations experienced their driest January on record, with Auckland enduring a 37-day dry spell (their 2nd longest on record)
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