New Zealand Weather

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31585, 24 January 1968, Page 12

New Zealand Weather

FORECAST TO MIDNIGHT Situation.— A weak cold front is crossing the North Island while an anticyclone is advancing across the Tasman Sea. Forecast: Canterbury.—Moderate southerly winds becoming variable; cloudy at first with some scattered light rain but becoming partly cloudy and mild. Nelson and Marlborough.—Moderate variable winds; partly cloudy mild weather. Buller and Westland.—Moderate westerlies developing; cloudy at first with scattered mist and drizzle but becoming partly cloudy and mild. Outlook.—All districts: Cloudy. CHRISTCHURCH READINGS

The day in Christchurch yesterday was again fine and warm. Observations taken at the Meteorological Office, Harewood,

Phases of Moon New moon: January 30, 4.29 a.m. First quarter: February 7, 12.20 a.m. Full moon: February 14, 0.43 p.m. Last quarter: February 21, 3.28 p.m. NOON WEATHER Auckland: 68deg. partly cloudy, variable winds. Wellington: 64deg, cloudy, N., 15 m.p.h. Christchurch: 78deg, partly cloudy, N.W., 10 m.p.h. Dunedin: 55deg, showers, S.W., 10 m.p.h.

yesterday: — fl p.m. 11 p.m. Barometer — 29.90 Inches 29.78 Millibars . 1008.4 1012.5 Thermometer — Maximum 72 Minimum (Grass) .. 53 Humidity— Per cent at 6 p.m. 78 RainfallYesterday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nil 24 hours to 9 a.m. Trace To date this year 2.03in To date last year 1.66m Sunshine— h m Yesterday 7 54 Month to date 170 06 Average for January 218 00 To date this year .. 170 06 To date last year .. 122 12

SUN, MOON. AND TIDES Sun—Today: Rises. 5.17 a.m.; sets, 8.5 p.m. Tomorrow: Rises. 5.19 a.m.; sets,. 8.4 p.m. High water at Lyttelton— Today, 11.33 a.m. and — p.m. Tomorrow, 12.4 a.m. and 12.29 p.m.