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MEDIA RELEASE - QUEENSLAND REGIONAL OFFICE A dry October for most of QueenslandMost of Queensland experienced below average rainfall in October - with some areas receiving record low monthly rainfall. The only exception was the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands district, which in contrast, received above to very much above average rainfall for October. Record lowest monthly rainfall for October was recorded in parts of the Capricornia, Central Highlands, Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast, Darling Downs, Maranoa and Warrego districts. Some of the lowest monthly rainfall records included:
Showers and rain periods persisted along the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands during much of October. As a result the highest ever daily rainfall for October was recorded at Elphinstone Pocket with 84.2mm on the 18th (previous record 64.5mm, 50 years of record). Moderate to fresh south easterly winds over the northern and central parts of Queensland, from about Gladstone to the Gulf Country, ensured well below average maximum temperatures for October. Winds over the western and southern parts of Queensland tended to be more northerly, bringing above average maximum temperatures to these parts of the state. A similar pattern was reflected for the minimum temperatures in all near coastal areas and over the Peninsula. Minimum temperatures in those areas were below average, but the remainder of the state, particularly in the west, were 2 - 3 degrees above average for the month. For further information, please contact Tamika Tihema on (07)3239 8662. The latest temperature/rainfall maps and seasonal outlooks for Queensland are available at
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