WEATHER REPORT

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21760, 17 April 1936, Page 21

WEATHER REPORT

OFFICIAL FORECASTS ITHB F&£BS SyecUl Berrlce.) WELLINGTON, April 16. The Dominion Observatory’s weather forecast for Canterbury and Marlborough, issued at 5 p.m., and dealing with the 24 hours following the time of issue, is as follows: Light to moderate and variable winds, with north-easterlies predominating, Weather for the most part fair, hut cloudy and misty or foggy at times in the plains country. Seas slight to moderate. The following is the Dominion forecaste. Some scattered rains still likely in the Auckland province, more especially in the eastern and far northern portions. Elsewhere fine for the most part, but cloudy and misty at times in the eastern and far southern districts of the South Island. Cool at night but mild day temperatures. An Intense anti-* cyclone still extends across New Zealand, and is centred near the Chatham Islands, while a series of depressions to the north continues to move eastwards. Winds—Moderate to strong easterly north of Kawhia and East Cape; of gale force at times in the far north; elsewhere light to moderate and variable, with northerlies predominating. Seas "New Zealand waters)— Rough north of East Cape and rather rough offshore north of Kawhia; elsewhere slight to moderate. Eastern TasmanModerate to strong easterly winds and rather rough to rough seas in the northern portion; light to moderate northerly winds and smooth to moderate seas in the southern portion. CHRISTCHURCH WEATHER Yesterday was mild and very pleasant in Christchurch, and the sun shone most of the day. There was only a very light north-easterly, and, the maximum temperature was 62.2 degrees. At 1 o’clock this morning the weather was cloudy, with a breeze from the north-east, and a temperature of 54 degrees. The barometer was steady at 30.27 in. . Meteorological observations taken at the Magnetic Observatory, Christchurch, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 16: — 9 a m S n.m.

IN OTHER PLACES Auckland—The weather was show ery yesterday. There was a fresh east eriy wind, and heavy showers fell ii the morning. The sky cleared towan evening, and there was a bright sun set. The barometer was steady at 30.1 inches. Wellington—The weather was bril liantly fine, with a gentle northerl: breeze. The minimum temperature oi Wednesday night was 46.2 degrees and the maximum yesterday was 66. degrees. Dunedin —The pky continued to b overcast yesterday, and there wa again almost calm. The baromete fell slightly during the afternoon.

SUN. MOON, TIDES ■ssssssss To-morrow: Rises. 6.33 a.m.: sets. 5.23 p.m. „ phases for the Month Full moon— . Last auar - pn a.m. New moon—Apru 1Q46 a-m . First quarter— April J~j n _ To . < i fl y, 115S High tide at £yj* elt to-morrow, 12.20 aim* 12.45 P»nv

9 a.m. 5 p.m Barometer .. . • 30.272 30.26f steady, steady ThermometerDry bulb .. .. 57.8 60.0 Wet bulb .. . ■ 55.0 56.6 Max. prev. 24 hours 60.1 — Min. prev. 24 hours 51.6 — Max. in sun ..112 117 Min. on grass .. 47.3 — Max. during day .. — 62.2 Humidity per cent. .. 82 80 Wind E.N.E. E.N.E light, v. light Cloud (0-10) ..2 2 Rain .. .. nil. nil. 1936. 1935. Rainfall to date .. 14.35 4.06 Observations taken up to 1 a.m. on April 17, at “The Press” Office:— 9 p.m. 1 a.m Barometer .. . - 30.27 30.27 steady Thermometer .. .. 55 54 Max. for 24 hours ended 9 p.m. • • 62.2 — Min. for 24 hours ended 9 p.m. • • 51-6 — Rainfall for 24 hours ended 1 a.m. .. Ni Rainfall for April, 1936 .06xn Rainfall for April, 1935 1.02in Rainfall for April, 1934 1.17in Sunshine recorded on "The Press’ recorder yesterday—Before noon, 4 hours; after noon, 3 hours 40 minutes Total, 7 hours 40 minutes. Total foi year to date, 562 hours 30 minutes Total for corresponding period las year, 638 hours 5 minutes. Total foi corresponding period 1934, 622 hours

OFFICIAL REPORTS Station. Wind. Weather. Bar. Ther. Norfolk Island, N.E., mod., overcast 29.80 72 Cape Maria van Diemen, N.E.,' gale, cloudy, 29.98 67 mod. swell • • Auckland, E.N.E., light, 30.10 64 passing showers East Cape, E., mod., hazy, mod. swell 30.26 63 Gisborne, N.E., moderate, fairly clear, smooth sea • ■• 30.28 65 Chateau Tonganro, N., 58 light, cJeftr •• Cape Egmont, S., light. fairly clear, moderate swell . • • •. ■ ■ Napier, N, light, fairly clear, smooth sea 30 20 30.28 65 65 Wanganui, S., light, clear, smooth sea . • 30.26 68 Farewell Spit, S.E., light, 30.24 65 clear, smooth sea .. Stephen Island, S.E., light, clear, slight swell .. 30.28 56 Wellington, N.W., light, clear, smooth sea .. 30.24 64 Cape Campbell, N., light, clear, slight swell .. 30.23 60 Westport, S.W., fresh, clear, smooth sea iV 30.25 62 Greymouth. S., light, clear, mod. swell . ■ 30.3C 63 Akaroa Lighthouse, S., light, overcast, slight swell • • ,. , • .• 30.24 56 Nugget Point, E., 1’fiht, hazy, slight swell .. 30.22 57 Bluff. W.S.W.. light, fairly clear, slight swell 30.24 57 Puysegur Point, N.W.. P Afresh, overcast, rough 30.24 53 Chatham Islands calm, overcast, mod. swell 30.39 62 Sydney, E.NE., light, cloudy .. ; _i* 30,06 72 Hobart, W.. light, overcast 29.80 67