Melbourne's Tears: Much Ado About Drizzle (or Lack Thereof)
Ah, Melbourne. City of four seasons in one day, the birthplace of the flat white, and the land where umbrellas are more of a fashion statement than a necessity (sometimes). But this year, Melburnians have been left wondering: where's all the rain gone?
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| How Much Rain Has Melbourne Had This Year |
Did Someone Steal the Rain Gods' Watering Can?
According to the Bureau of Metwurst (unofficial name, but it sounds fancy), Melbourne's 2024 rain total so far is looking a little... parched. We're talking about well below average, folks. As of today, 18th June, Melbourne has only seen a measly 13mm trickle down from the heavens. That's compared to the usual June average of a not-so-shabby 48.6mm.
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Is this a drought? Hold your horses (or should we say, your trusty steed Bucephalus?). It's still early days, but Melburnians are starting to wonder if they've accidentally angered the rain gods by stockpiling too many colourful umbrellas.
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A Tale of Two Cities (or Rather, Two Months)
Now, here's the kicker: January to June this year has actually been pretty wet, with a total of 281mm. That's not too far off the average of 305.7mm. So, what gives?
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The culprit seems to be May, which rolled in with a measly 26.4mm, a mere 54% of its usual quota. Looks like May forgot its raincoat and didn't fancy getting caught in a downpour.
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Moral of the story? Melbourne's weather is like a moody teenager. It can be all sunshine and rainbows one minute, then throwing a tantrum and refusing to leave its room (filled with rainclouds) the next.
Frequently Asked Questions (Because We Know You Have Them)
How to:
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Become a Rain Dancer: Dust off your dancing shoes and perfect your most impressive rain dance moves. The success rate might be debatable, but hey, at least you'll get some exercise.
Build a Giant Sponge: Okay, this one's a bit out there, but hey, if you're feeling creative... Just don't blame us if it collapses and soaks your shoes.
Appease the Weather Gods: Leave out a sacrifice of your finest flat white. They might take pity and unleash a downpour (or they might just be really thirsty).
Invest in a Really Good Umbrella: Just in case the rain gods do decide to show up. You don't want to be caught unprepared, do you?
Embrace the Sunshine: Look on the bright side (literally)! Maybe this dry spell is a sign to finally visit that outdoor cafe you've been eyeing.
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