weatherzone Drew Casper-Richardson, Sunday March 31, 2013 - 14:25 EDT
March saw a mixed bag of rainfall, ranging from over triple the monthly average to only half.
Four of the eight state and territory capitals recorded above average rainfall during March. Perth was wettest compared to average with over triple their usual 18.9mm falling. Despite such a big difference, the western capital only recorded two extra rain days. Rain fell on six March days this year compared to the average of four.
Brisbane in the Sunshine State didn't live up to its name during March. The city recorded 177% of their normal March total with rain falling on 17 days. The total of 170.6mm makes it the wettest March in at least 8 years. In the Top End some late March rain pushed Darwin over their monthly average to finish on 373.2mm. Those in Darwin could be forgiven for thinking it was wetter than this though with at least some rain recorded on 28 days during the month.
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