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Dunedin's rainfall is influence by the Southern Alps.
Most of NZ's weather comes from the west so to reach Dunedin the rain has to pass over the West Coast and the Southern Alps and that's where it falls on the West Coast and the mountains.
Auckland does not have a mountain range and the rain coming from the west falls when the clouds reach land.
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What is the weather like in Dunedin?
The weather in Dunedin, New Zealand varies from season to season. In summer the average temperature is 9-19°C and in winter average 4-13°C. The annual rainfall is low: usually less than 800mm.
What are the five largest cities in New Zealand?
For up-to-date information, refer to the Wikipedia link, below. Alternatively, enter "largest New Zealand cities" into your favorite search engine; make sure that the site you choose lists up-to-date sources.
Where are the volcanoes of Auckland situated?
There are volcanoes all over Auckland there are more than 50 volcanic cones all over the Auckland area.
What biome has an annual rainfall of less than 25cm?
A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 25cm (10 inches) of rainfall on average per year.
What is New Zealand's biggest city?
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. The population is about 1.4 million which is about a quarter of the country's population.
What are the city in new zealand?
New Zealand usually has four cities listed as the main centres. These are based on geographic significance rather than population: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. The city of Hamilton is larger than Dunedin but is relatively close to Auckland, whereas Dunedin is the only large city near the regions of Otago and Southland.
What are new zealands major cities?
New Zealand usually has four cities listed as the main centres. These are based on geographic significance rather than population: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. The city of Hamilton is larger than Dunedin but is relatively close to Auckland, whereas Dunedin is the only large city near the regions of Otago and Southland.
What is the weather like in Dunedin?
The weather in Dunedin, New Zealand varies from season to season. In summer the average temperature is 9-19°C and in winter average 4-13°C. The annual rainfall is low: usually less than 800mm.
What are the five largest cities in New Zealand?
For up-to-date information, refer to the Wikipedia link, below. Alternatively, enter "largest New Zealand cities" into your favorite search engine; make sure that the site you choose lists up-to-date sources.
Which city is bigger Auckland or Melbourne?
Melbourne is bigger than Auckland
Is Brisbane bigger that Auckland?
Yes, Brisbane is much bigger than Auckland.
Why does Durban have a higher rainfall than Port Nolloth?
Durban receives higher rainfall than Port Nolloth due to its location. Durban is situated on the east coast of South Africa, where warm, moisture-laden air from the Indian Ocean brings abundant rainfall. In contrast, Port Nolloth is located on the west coast, where the prevailing winds bring dry air from the interior of the continent, resulting in lower rainfall.
What are the 4 main centers in NZ?
The four main centres are (from north to south, and also in decreasing order of population): Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. As an aside, some speak of NZ as having five main centres. Many years ago, some regarded Invercargill as the fifth main centre, but Invercargill has for some time been declining in relative population and importance. At present, the fifth main centre is Hamilton, which has a larger population than Dunedin, but for a long time lost out to nearby Auckland in terms of regional importance. Hope that helps someone (even if the original questioner has moved on).
Where are the volcanoes of Auckland situated?
There are volcanoes all over Auckland there are more than 50 volcanic cones all over the Auckland area.
Which is further westgreymouth or dunedin?
Surprisingly, Dunedin is further west than Greymouth - Dunedin is at longitude 170° 30' East; Greymouth is at longitude 171° 15' East. It is not often perceived so - that's because the South Island's perceived north-south line is aligned with the Southern Alps, putting Dunedin to the east and Greymouth to the west.
What climate has higher evaporation than precipitation?
A dry climate, such as a desert climate, typically experiences higher evaporation rates than precipitation. This imbalance leads to arid conditions and low annual rainfall.
Is A Downpour Worse than a rainfall?
A downpour is typically more intense and has a higher rate of precipitation than a regular rainfall. This can lead to faster accumulation of water and increased risk of flooding or other water-related hazards in a short period of time.
