WEATHER IN JULY

Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30823, 7 August 1965, Page 19

WEATHER IN JULY

Lincoln College Report

July was dull and damp at beginning and end and in the middle of the month the weather was cold and frosty, making the ground wet and muddy, says a summary of weather readings at Lincoln College.

Apart from sunshine, which exceeded the average, the weather was about that expected in July. ' Early in the month some late cultivation and drilling of wheat were carried out, but for the rest of the month no cultivation was possible. Lucerne stands and pastures on drier areas were topdressed. The wet ground restricted the feeding of forage and greenfed crops to cows and sheep. Rain and poor drying condtions held up crutehing and pre-lamb shearing. Several flocks in the area commenced lambing about July 20, and although unpleasant weather was experienced lamb losses did not appear high. The maximum temperature of 60 degrees was recorded on July 17. The lowest temperature of 24.7 degrees, was recorded on July 14.

The lowest grass temperature, of 20.2 degrees, was recorded on July 22, and there were frosts on 17 days, rainfall was 2.86 in. The sun shone for 130.2 hours compared with 82.1 hours in 1964, 97 hours in 1963, and 127 hours in 1962.