WEATHER IN OCTOBER.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 292, 7 November 1928, Page 6

WEATHER IN OCTOBER.

CONDITIONS IN DOMINION,

Per Press Association

WELLINGTON, Nov. 7

October was characterised by rains in excess of the average in all parts of the Dominion. In most districts the excess was considerable, and from the agriculturalists’ point of view the position for the coming season is most promising. The heavy falls towards the end of the month especially were of great value to the East Coast provinces. In parts of the South Island the absence of sunshine, following on the cold and dry conditions in September, prevented any rapid growth of vegetation, but in most districts feed is abundant and in excellent condition. Lambing has, on the whole, been very satisfactory. Warm, sunny days in November are now required to ensure the best returns from the soil. Although the rainfall was on the average above the normal in all districts,' there are isolated stations on both the east and west coasts where slight deficiencies were reported. The greatest excess occurred in the high country of the South Island and in Central Otago where some stations had more than double the average. Hanmer Springs recorded 11.58 inches compared with an average of 3.31 inches. Of the North Island provinces Wellington had the greatest excess, while among the individual Tauranga was outstanding with double its average fall. The temperatures were on the whole mild, a lid'the few cold spells were of too short duration to have a serious effect on the vegetation. A few inland frosts occurred about the middle of the month, one on the 15th doing some damago to early sown crops. For the greater part of the month unsettled and frequently stormy weather prevailed. >