Lake Eyre Basin
December 2019 Summary
Rainfall was lower than average across 78 per cent of the area, with the northeast part very much below average. Mean rainfall was 4 mm, 87 per cent lower than the long-term mean of 30 mm for December and the fourth lowest in the past 120 years.
Streamflows were lower than average for all sites. The only river to flow during December was the Bulloo River at Autumnvale. All other stations recorded no flow during the month.
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Rainfall
Streamflow
Rainfall
Rainfall statistics
| Rainfall decile group | Percentage of area |
|---|---|
| Highest on record since 1900 | 0% |
| Very much above average | 0% |
| Above average | 0% |
| Average | 21% |
| Below average | 48% |
| Very much below average | 29% |
| Lowest on record since 1900 | 1% |
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