I've had a few people ask me on social media, "are we ever going to get cold?" That prompted this story - a long-range outlook to see if we get any prolonged cold and if we get any substantial rain.

BMKG has forecasted a normal rainfall pattern for 2025, with annual rainfall ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 millimeters.

Pattern persistence prevailed In October 2024 with a continuation of the exceptionally dry conditions that developed in September. The lack of organized storms, ...