Dry fortnight as weather warms
Only 3.4mm of rain fell on the Peninsula in the 14 days to Friday, November 11, according to figures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of Umina.
The November average rainfall is 98mm.
The year's total of 2044.4mm remains well above the annual average of 1275mm.
The lack of rain combined with warmer temperatures has led to the Grow Urban Shade Trees group urging residents to water their new street trees.
"Our trees are not used to all this sun," said group member Ms Deb Sunartha.
"Many are struggling: Onslow Ave and Dunban Rd for instance.
"If anyone is passing a tree that looks wilted and dry, please go ahead and throw on a bucket of water."
SOURCE:
Spreadsheet, 11 Nov 2022
Jim Morrison, Umina