What is the first official day of winter NZ?
What is the first official day of winter NZ?
June 1
June 1 marks the official start of winter, according to meteorologists.
What is the shortest day in NZ?
June 21, 2022
The June solstice (winter solstice) in Auckland is at 9:13 pm on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. In terms of daylight, this day is 5 hours, 4 minutes shorter than the December solstice. In locations south of the equator, the shortest day of the year is around this date.
Does the first day of winter change?
The First Days of the Seasons
| Seasons of 2022 | Astronomical Start | Meteorological Start |
|---|---|---|
| SPRING | Sunday, March 20, 11:33 A.M. EDT | Tuesday, March 1 |
| SUMMER | Tuesday, June 21, 5:14 A.M. EDT | Wednesday, June 1 |
| FALL | Thursday, September 22, 9:04 P.M. EDT | Thursday, September 1 |
| WINTER | Wednesday, December 21, 4:48 P.M. EST | Thursday, December 1 |
What are the winter months in NZ?
Winter: June – August The winter months bring snow to mountain peaks around the country, and clear, crisp days. In the North Island, you might encounter more rain, while the South Island is colder but drier.
Is the Sun stronger in New Zealand?
New Zealand has naturally high UV levels compared with similar latitudes. For example, our peak UV levels can be 40 percent higher than peak UV levels in similar North American latitudes (McKenzie et al, 2006).
What will be the latest sunset in 2021?
The earliest sunrise in 2022 arrives on June 14th, about a week before the summer solstice, which is June 21st at 05:14 a.m, EDT, and the latest sunset happens a week after that, on June 27th (at the 40° N. latitude).
Where is the shortest day on Earth?
The places in the world with the fewest daylight hours
- Rjukan (Noruega) Imagine a little village located in a valley to the south of Norway, surrounded by mountains.
- Barrow (USA) We return to North America to visit Barrow, located in the extreme north point of Alaska.
- Tórshavn (Faroe Islands)
Which month is the coldest in New Zealand?
July
The coldest month is usually July and the warmest month is usually January or February. In New Zealand generally there are relatively small variations between summer and winter temperatures, although inland and to the east of the ranges the variation is greater (up to 14°C).
