| February | 2013 | 2012 |
| Max Avg | 25.7 | 25.2 |
| Min Avg | 10.3 | 11 |
| Highest Max | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Lowest Min | 4 | 5.2 |
| Rain | 42.3mm | 11.7mm |
| Avg Wind | 4.3 km/h | 3.3 km/hr |
Feb certainly was warmer than last year and the average maximum was 26.2 with two days left. A cold front came through with the last two days 21 and 18.5 degrees celsius bringing down the average. Interesting was that the nights were cooler.
But as we all know it is hard to get a handle on the climate by looking at months on there own. In fact looking at Summer is not much better and comparing results over a decade or century would be preferable. However Cygnet has no official weather station.
This summer compared to the last is as follows:
| Summer | 2013 | 2012 |
| Max Avg | 24.1 | 24.1 |
| Min Avg | 9.7 | 10.3 |
| Highest Max | 40.6 | 39.1 |
| Lowest Min | 4 | 3.1 |
| Rain | 108mm | 119.1mm |
| Avg Wind | 5 km/h | 3.8 km/hr |
| (Dec to Feb) |
It seems that our average day time temps are on a par with the previous year as well as rainfall. What has been different is the windier conditions this summer.
My corn has not been as productive and quick and tall as last year, and with average day time temps on average the same, I wonder if the winds has something to do with it. I have watered the plants no differently. Another reason may have been the wetter spring the previous season providing more deeper soil moisture which seemed to dry out quicker this season. Many theories but it is interesting how every growing season is different. I have heard others describe their tomato season last year as dreadful yet they are going great guns this season. Others the opposite. Without detailed study we can only theorise the reasons.
Dave
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