METEOROLOGICAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21844, 5 July 1934, Page 6

METEOROLOGICAL

SOMEWHAT UNSETTLED HARD FROSTS LIKELY The weather report, and forecast fop Now Zealand, issued last evening b the Government meteorologist, was as follows:—The recent storm is now moving away eastwards, and a moderate anti-cyclone is approaching from the Tasman Sea. The indications are f or southerly and moderate to strong winds but decreasing and becoming variable later over the South Island. SeasHough north of C'astlepoint and on the west coast of the North island, with a considerable southerly swell, but moderating; elsewhere smooth to moderate' Eastern Tasman Sea: Light to moderate seas. Weather; Still somewhat unsettled, with scattered showers . along the east const and in the far north and south, but improving rapidly. Temperatures cold, with some hard frosts. SPECIAL AUCKLAND FORECAST IMPROVEMENT EXPECTED The Government meteorologist issued to the Hkrat.d last night the following special weather forecast for the Auckland district: —Moderate to strong but decreasing south-westerly to southeasterly winds. The weather is still likely to be somewhat unsettled, with passing showers, but improving soon. Temperatures cold. Seas rather rough, but moderating. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER Auckland.—The weather was very cold and wintry yesterday, the conditions being changeable. A southerly gale and frequent fierce squalls with hail and rain were experienced early in the morning, but toward mid-day the wind moderated and the conditions improved, the afternoon and evening being fine. After rising since Tuesday evening the barometer reached normal last night. Barometer, midnight, rising- .. 30.00 in. Midnight, Tuesday .. .. 29.55 in!

Wellington.—The weather yesterday was very cold in the morning, "with frequent showers accompanying a squally southerly wind. The wind gradually moderated, however, and much-im-proved conditions were experienced during the afternoon, with a considerable amount of sunshine. The temperature at 4 p.m. was 42.9 degrees, and the maximum for the day was 44.5 degrees. Christchurch.—The weather was fine and sunny yesterday, but a cold southwesterly wind was blowing. The maximum temperature was 46.2 degrees. Dunedin.—A light south-westerly breeze and fine weather prevailed yesterday, with sunshine and passing cloud. The thermometer registered 38 degrees at 8 a.m., and the maximum temperature for the day was 45 degrees. The barometer reading last night was 29.95 in.

The following official report was issued at 4 p.m. yesterday:—

Station Wind Weather Bar. Ther. Norfolk Island, S., gen. br.. fine 30.03 63 Auckland, S.W., mod. br., cldy. , 29.83 52 E. Cape, S.W., fr. br., ruin .. 29.56 47 C. Egni-oni. S.W., fr. br„ cldy. . 29.95 41 Napier, S.W., mod. br., overcast 29.84 47 Wangnnui, E., bl. br., cldy. ~ 29.92 47 Farewell Spit, E., It. air, fine .. 4S Stephen Is., S., gen. bv„ fine .. 29.92 43 Wellington, S.E., si. br., cldy. 29.92 43 C. Campbell, S., mod. br., cldy. 29.92 42 Westport, calm, cldy 29.8S 47 Greyfaouth, E., mod. br., fine . . 29.88 54 Nugget Pt., S., mod. br., overcast 29.157 42 Puysegur Pt., S.W., m. br., shwry. 29.98 47 Chatham Is., calm, fine . . . . 29.64 43 Sydney, N.W., si. br., overcast .. 29.94 56 Hobart, S.E., It. air, overcast .. 30.10 50 RAINFALL RECORD Fall in City (Hehald gauge); 24 hours ended midnight, July 4 , . ,13if1. Total for July up to 9 a.m. yesday (Albert Park gauge) 71in. Average rainfall for July . . .. 4,Ssin. Record rainfall for July (1917) ~ 9.59 in. Rainfall for year to date . . .. 27.29ir». Average annual rainfall, 78 years .. 44.40 in, SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun—Rises, 7.4 a.m.; sets, 4.i6 p.m. Moon—New, July 12, 4.36 a.m.; first quarter. July 20, 4.36 a.m. High Water— a.m. p!m. Auckland . . .. 1.2 1.31 Manukau Heads ~ 3.37 . 4.6 Onehunga Wharf .. 4.37 5.6