METEOROLOGICAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22608, 22 December 1936, Page 4

METEOROLOGICAL

FINE ON EAST COAST rain likely in south The weather report and forecast for New Zealand, issued last evening u the Government meteorologist, were as follows: —An anti-cyclone has continued to extend across northern New Zealand ' but a series of westerly depressions is passing in the south. Indications are for winds variable at first in the far south but mainly easterly or south-easterly' otherwise moderato to strong -winds between north-west and south-west prevailing, reaching gale force at time 9 about Cook Strait. Seas in New Zealand waters rough in the Cook Strait area and rather rough on the west coast of the South Island, elsewhere slight to moderate. Eastern Tasrnan Sea: Moclerate to strong westerly winds, backing later to southcrlies in the southern portion, seas moderate to rather rough The weather is likely to be tine on the east const of the North Island, but elsewhere mainly cloudy or overcast Further rain probable in the western and southern portions of the South Island, with some heavy falls in Westland and some isolated showers also in (he western and central areas of the North Island. Temperatures warm, but becoming cooler later in the south.

SPECIAL AUCKLAND FORECAST MOSTLY FAIR AND WARM The Government meteorologist issued to the Herald last evening the follow mg special forecast for the Auckland Province: —Moderate south-westerly to westerly winds, freshening somewhat The weather is likely to be for the most part fair and warm, but some isolated showers are probable, more especially in the western areas. Seas .slight to moderate. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER Auckland.—Fine, but cloudy weather prevailed in Auckland yesterd'ar. There was a moderate south-westerly wind during the day but it changed' to the north-west late last night. Conditions were mild. The temperature at 4 p.m. was 67 degrees. The barometer showed a rising tendency during the evening. Barometer, midnight, rising-. .. 3o,ioin Midnight, Sunday .. .. 3o.ioin'. Wellington.—A strong and squall? north-west wind blew throughout the day, reaching gale force at times. The weather was cloudy and threatening. The minimum temperature on Sunday night was -57 J. degrees, and the maximum yesterday was 63.9 degrees. Christchurch.—lt was cloudy in the morning, with sunshine late" in the afternoon. There was a light northwesterly breeze in the morning and a strong breeze after mid-dav. The maximum temperature was 70.8 degrees. The barometer, after falling, became steady at 29.65 in. . J Dunedin.—The day was cool, with misty rain. There was a slight breeze from the north-east, and the maximum temperature was 57 degrees. The barometer fell to 29.65 in.

The following official report was issued at 4 p.m. yesterday: Station Wind Weather Bar. Ther. Norfolk Is., X.E., sit. br„ clear 30.06 74 Cape Maria, \V„ It. air, p. cloudy 30.11 68 Auckland, W.S.W., mo<i. br., o'cast 30.02 67 East Cape, W.S.W., gen. br., clear 29.79 73 Gisborne, E.X.E., si. br., clear 29.61 6u Chateau Torigariro (9 a.m.), X.W., gen. br., clear .. C. Egmont, X.W., fr. br., p. cldy. 29.94 69 Xapier, S.E., sit. breeze, ciear 29.77 12 Wanganui, W., fr. breeze, clear 29.92 69 Farewell Spit, W.X.W., fr. br., p. cloudy 29.57 62 Stephen Is., W., h. wind, p. cldy. 29.54 60 Wellington, X.W., h. wind, o'cast 20.78 59 C. Campbell, X.W., h. wind, cldy. 29.69 67 Westport, X., mod. br_ overcast 29.86 62 Greyinouth, X.W., str. or., o'cast 'J9.Si 5.7 Akaroa Lt., X.E..' " "" o'cast . 29.50 6<» Xugget Pt., E.S.E., mud. or., o'cast 29.60 64 Blufl. S.E., mod. hreeze. overcast 29.62 47 Chatham I?., X.X.YT.. sit. br..

overcast .. .. .. 29.71 59 Sydney, V.'., It. air, cloudy .. 29.65 88 Hobart, S.E., gea. breeze, drizzle 29.89 5H

RAINFALL RECORD

Fall in City (Heekld gaage): 24 hours ended midnight. Dec. 21 .. .OOin. Total for December up to 9 a.m. yesterday (Albert Park gauge) .. .35in. Average rainfall for December .. 2.85tn, Record rainfall for December (1916) 8.591n. Rainfall for year to date .. . • Average annual rainfall (SO years) . 44.50 m.

SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun—Rises, 4.58 a.m.; sets, 7.40 p.m. Moon—Full, December 28, -4 p.m.; la." quarter. January 5, 2.22 a.m. High Water— a.in p.m. Auckland . . 0:57 1..0 Manukau Heads . 3.32 S.oo Onehunga Wharf . 4.32 4.00