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WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SINGAPORE
1 - 14 February 2012
[ Review | Weather Outlook | Statistics ]
REVIEW 1- 30 January 2012
1. Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over the region in January 2012, with low level winds blowing predominantly from the northeast and northwest, and at times from the southwest.
2. Apart from the weak monsoon surge that affected the region between 7 and 9 January 2012, January saw isolated showers occurring on most days, mainly in the afternoon and early evening. Towards the last week of the month, the region gradually moved into the second (drier) phase of the Northeast Monsoon season. This brought dry and occasional windy conditions to the region. Nonetheless, heavy thundery showers occurred on 15, 20 and 21 January 2012. The showers were caused by the passage of "Sumatra" squalls as well as the convergence of winds, coupled with afternoon heating of land areas. The heavy rain on 20 January 2012 resulted in some flash floods in Little India and Thomson Road.
3. Despite the heavy showers, Singapore experienced below average rainfall in January 2012 over most parts of the island. The highest rainfall of 234 mm to 280 mm (0% to 20% above average) fell over the northern part of the island around Woodlands. The southern and eastern areas of the island around Raffles Place and Changi received the lowest rainfall where 47 mm to 93 mm (60% to 80% below average) was recorded.
Weather Outlook: 1 - 14 February 2012
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The second phase of the Northeast Monsoon, characterised by drier weather conditions, is expected to prevail over the region in the next fortnight.
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During this period, the weather over Singapore is expected to be generally fair and occasionally windy on most days. However, showers, at times with thunder, are likely on 3 to 4 days in the afternoon when the atmospheric conditions in the region become less stable.
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Rainfall for the first half of February 2012 is likely to be slightly below average to average.
Statistics For February SINCE 1869 (CLIMATE STATION)
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160.9 mm |
Highest rainfall ever recorded
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566.7 mm (1910) |
Lowest rainfall ever recorded
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6.3 mm (2010) |
Average number of raindays
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11 |
Average daily maximum temperature
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31.1 |
Average daily minimum temperature
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23.6 |
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