METEOROLOGICAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21467, 15 April 1933, Page 4

METEOROLOGICAL

SOME SHOWERS LIKELU GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT The Government meteorologist reported last evening as follows,:—The northern cyclone has now disappeared. The second portion of a rather deep westerly depression is passing in the south, while an intense anti-cyclone covers Australia and is moving eastward. Indications are for moderate to strong west to south-west winds. Seas moderate on the east coast j elsewhere rather rough to rough, with a heavy south-westerly swell. Eastern Tasman Sea: Strong but decreasing south-west-erly winds; seas rough, but moderating. Weather: showers in districts with westerly aspect, more especially from Kawhia southward; also in the far south; improving gradually, however, and elsewhere fiue. * EASTER WEATHER Auckland. —There was a continuation of fine weather during the past two days. A moderate breeze was blowing from the north-east on Thursday and from the south-west yesterday. After falling to 29.65 in. on Thursday evening the barometer had risen .2oin. by last night. Barometer, midnight, rising . . 28.90 in. Midnight, Thursday . . ... 29,70 in. Temperature in shade yesterday (to midnight)— Maximum, 72deg.; minimum, 65deg. Wellington.—Although Thursday was dull and muggy perfect. weather was enjoyed yesterday, the sun shining brightly all day. There was a light northerly breeze. Christchurch. —The weather on Thursday was sultry and a strong north-west wind was blowing. Yesterday was fine with a north-east breeze. The barometer was low, but had a tendency to rise in the evening. Dunedin —Exceptionally warm weather prevailed on Thursday and the thermometer registered 74 degrees. The day was fine but cloudy and a light west wind was blowing. Yesterday morning was fine and mild, but the afternoon was showery with a south-, tfest wind. The barometer was steady at 29.51 in. RAINFALL RECORD Fall in City (Herald gauge): 24 hours ended midnight, April 13 .. .03jn. 24 hours ended midnight, April 14 .Q2in. Total,for April up to 9 a.m. Thursday (Albert Park gaugtf) .. .. .92jn, Average rainfall for April .. .. 3.38 in, Record rainfall for April (1924) . . 11.55 in. Rainfall for year to date . . .. 10.81 in, Average annual rainfall, 77 years . . 44.44 in. SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun— To-day: Rises, 6.15 a.m.; sets. 5.26 p.m. To-morrow: Rises, 6.16 ajn.: sets. 5.25 p.m. Moon—Last quarter, April 17, 3.47 p.m.; new, April 25, 6.3 a.m. To-day To-morrow High Water— a.m. p.m. a.m. D.m. Auckland . . . 10.33 11.6 11.24 11.59 Manukau Heads . 12.51 1.8 1.41 1.59 Onehunga Wharf 1.51 '2.8 2.41 2.59