BRIGHT SUNSHINE
Nelson Heads List For 1943
The records of the Meteorological Office show that 1943 was a year of bright sunshine in New Zealand. Nelson lived up to its reputation by heading the list' with 2401.1 hours. New Plymouth coming a close second with 2393.7 hours Wellington had to take thirteenth place with 2105.6 hours. Following are the sunshine figures for the year: Nelson, 2401.1 hours; New Plymouth. 2393.7; Blenheim, 2387.4; Te Paki, Te Hapua. 2370.2; Tauranga, 2335.9; Napier, 2332.3; Wanganui, 2319; Auckland, 2283.7; Gisborne, 2254; Westport, 2229.9 ; Lake Tekapo, 2222.7; Wellington, 2108.6; Waipiata, 2099.5; Waihi, 2055.6; Masterton, 2083.5; Alexandra, 2074.4; Rotorua, 2002.1; Akaroa, 2050.4; Wallaeeville, 2013.4; Queenstown 2002; Rudstone, Methven, 1995.5; ■Christchurch, 1989.4; Hamilton Easq 1949.0; Wainoua State Forest, 9138.5; Hokitika, 1923.3; Timaru. 1912.2; Oamaru, 1908.4; Palmerston North, 1890.2: Hanmer Springs, 18S0.6; Waitukn, Wairoa, 1812 ; Gore, 1S09; Lincoln, 1806.0; Ashburton, 1800.2; Clifton, Sumner, 1802.1; Invercargill, 1787.6; Dunedin, 1722.6; Waimate, 1686.5; Hermi-. tage, Mt. Cook, 1640.0.
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Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 117, 12 February 1944, Page 6
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157BRIGHT SUNSHINE Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 117, 12 February 1944, Page 6
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