I have reported on heavy rain received in this region during 2009, and I apologise for raising the matter once more. Coffs Harbour, just east of us, has just had another 460mm in two days. In imperial measures, that comes 18 inches, or just a little under the annual rainfall received in the drier parts of England. Further inland, the amounts taper off, partly because Armidale lies well west in the rain shadow of the coastal mountains rising to 1600m (5000 feet). So we've only received 35mm or so (about 1.5 inches) from what we call English weather. The skies are dark grey and the rain is fairly light but constant.
By the way, Armidale is running about 800mm (32 inches) for the last 12 months (or above the average of c. 765mm). Coffs Harbour is much wetter at 2200/1690mm (88/67 inches). The grass is now growing wildly in a brilliant shade of green.
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