THE WEATHER

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 247, 1 August 1935, Page 4

THE WEATHER

BRIGHT AFTER 13 DEGREES OF FROST.

For what is regarded as the first .day of spring, the weather in Ashburton to-day was pleasantly bright after a sharp frost, but there was a cold southeasterly breeze. Thirteen degrees of frost were registered this morning, this being the sharpest since July 3, when 14 degrees were recorded. The temperature be- ■ came warmer when the sun approached its zenith, but the keen breeze made conditions raw after about 3 o’clock this afternoon. The barometric pressure at 9 a.m. was 29.9 inches, and extremes of temperature yesterday and last night were 45 degrees and 21.2 degrees, the latter being the lowest of the month. CONDITIONS IN JULY / Nearly an inch more rain fell in Ashburton last month than in July, 1934, the respective totals being 2.03 inches and 1.32 inches. Other totals for the same month are: —1933, 2.93 inches; 1932, 95 points; 1931, 1.40 inches; 1930, 1.40 inches. Rain fell at short intervals throughout the month and falls were recorded on 15 days. The heaviest registration in one period was 72 points in the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. on July 7. Although 28 frosts were experienced during the period, a short spell .of mild spring weather was enjoyed during the third week. The most severe frost was 14.4 degrees on July 2. In July, 1934, there were 26 frosts, the heaviest being 14.7 degres on July 6. A reading of 29.29 inches on July 15 was the lowest barometric pressure during the month, the highest being 30.28 inches on July 10. Maximum shade temperatures varied from 62.7 degrees on July 15 to 40.7 degrees on July 30. Extremes of inside minimum readings were 42 degrees on July 6 and 21.2 degrees on July 31.

TO-DAY'S FORECAST, (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, This Day. The Government Meteorologist, at noon to-day, issued the following statement regarding the weather: — General inference: An anti-cyclone of moderate intensity has extended over the Dominion, but a slight depression lies to the north-west. The forecast for the east coast of the South Island from Blenheim to Qamnru is as follows: — Light variable winds, tending northeasterly. Weather fine, cold night, with sharp frosts. Seas smooth to moderate.