METEOROLOGICAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22004, 10 January 1935, Page 4

METEOROLOGICAL

MATNIiY FAIR TO FINE 1 FEW ISOLATED SHOWERS The weather report and forecast f New Zealand, issued last evening b' the Gcfvtfrnment meteorologist, wag y follows: —Tuesday's depression passed away eastward and the follow ing anti-eyclone has increased goaj what in intensity, while a fresh dg. pression covers south-eastern Austra lia. The indications are for moderate to strong, but gradually decreasing westerly to south-westerly w j n( j 3 ' veering to north-westerly in the South to-morrow. Seas rough on the west coast about Cook Strait and south of Nugget Point, ' but decreasing, elsewhere moderate. In the eastern Tasman Sea light to moderate southerly winds gradually veering to northerly and freshening; seas moderate. A isolated showers are likely at firgt but tho weather should bo mainly f a j' r to fine. Temperatures cool in the South, but rising to-morrow, and still ! warm over the North Island. SPECIAL AUCKLAND FORECAST WARM AND MOSTLY FINE The Government meteorologist issued to the Herald last evening the following special forecast for the Auckland Province: —Moderate south-westerly winds. Weather warm and for the most part fine, but isolated showers are probable. Seas rather rough on the west coast, but moderating, and smooth to moderate on the east coast. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER Auckland.—There was a continuation of fine, Minny weather yesterday, but the moderate southerly wind made the conditions considerably cooler than for some days. The barometer was nearly normal last night, "having risen .Ooin. during the 2-1 hours. The temperature was 76 degrees at 4 p.m. Barometer, midnight, rising .. 29.95 in, Midnight', Tuesday .. .. 29.9Q1n. Wellington.—The weather was fine, sunny and warm, and a moderate northwesterly breeze prevailed. The maximum temperature was 78.1 degrees. Christchurch. —The weather was fine but overcast and threatening yesterday. There was one short, sharp shower in the morning. A lighi south-west wind prevailed. The barometer rose during the day and registered 29.85 in. last evening. Dunedin. —A squally south-westerly wind and fine weather prevailed, with considerable passing cloud and sunshine. The maximum temperature was 63 degrees. The following official report was issued at 4 p.m. yesterday: — Station Wind Weather Bar. Ther. Norfolk Is., E.. mod. br., overcast 29.92 SI Cape Marin, S., fr. breeze, clear 29.93 73 Auckland, S.W., gen. br., p. .cldy. 29.95 76 East Cape. W.S.W., gen. br., p. cloudy . . . . • . Cape Egmont, W., fr. br., p. cldy. 29.94 71 Napier, W., fr. breeze, p. cloudy 29.74 82 Wanganui. W.. str. breeze, clear 29.87 74 Farewell Spit, W., str. br., clear 29.85 73 Stephen Is., S.W., gen. br.. clear 29.89 71 Wellington. N.W.. gen. br.. clear 29.75 77 Cape Campbell. S.. bl. br., p. cldy. 29.«9 67 Westport, S.W., str. br., p. cldy. 29.90 66 Greymoutli, S.S.W., str. br., clear 29-92 6< Akaroa Light.. S., gen. br.. o cast 29.90 o9 Nugget Pt.. S.W.. str. br., p. cldy. 29.81 ai Puysegur Point, W.S.W., gen. br.. p. cloudy ' - • • -3.0 D m Chatham Is.. W.S.W., str. breeze. p. cloudy . . ..... -9-6- & Sydney, E.N.E.. mod br.. o'caat 29._,4 » Hobart, N.W.. gen. br., showery 29.ai 63 RAINFALL RECORD Fall in City (Hepalo gauge): 24 hours ended midnight, Jan. 9 . . .021" Total for January up to 9 a.m. yesterday .(Albert Park gauge) .. Average rainfall for January .. 2.72 in. .Record rainfall for January ,(1530) J.wn. Rainfall for year to date ... .. 2.12 m. Average annual rainfall, 79 years .. 44.39111. SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun—Rises, 5.12 a.m.; sets. 7.44 p.m. Moon—First quarter, Saturday, 8.55 a.m.» full. January 20. "3.44 a.m. High Water— a.m. p.m. Auckland . . - - 11-20 11.43 Munukau • Heads .. 1.30 1.5 a Oneliunga Wharf ■.. 2.30 2.5 a