METEROLOGICAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23026, 2 May 1938, Page 4

METEROLOGICAL

generally FAIB V: ■ v.;.? mild temperatures A : The weather report and forecast for New Zealand issued by tha Government; meteorologist last evening were aa fol« > lows: —An anti-cyclone centred over the eastern Tasinan covers the Dominion, while a shallow westerly depression haa now passed Tasmania. Ihe forecast is for variable winds with southerly to south-easterly predominating over the . North Island and south-westerly to westerly over the South Island, force light to moderate but later freshening in the far south and tending to north-westerly. Seas slight to moderate generally, but later rising in the far south. Eastern Tasman Sea: Light to moderate and variable winds with predominating in the northern portion and freshening north-westerlies in the southern portion; seas slight to moderate but rising in the south. The weather is likely to be fair to cloudy generally but later becoming unsettled in the western and far southern portions of the South Island. A cool night but mild day temperatures. '. i ' SPECIAL AUCKLAND FORECAST FAIR TO CLOUDY AND MILD The Government meteorologist issued to the Herald last evening the following special forecast for tfle Auckland Province:—Light to. moderate southeasterly wind predominating. The weather is likely to be fair to cloudy with mild temperatures. Seas slight to moderate. _ WEEK-END WEATHER Auckland. —Fine sunny weather was experienced during the week-end. Temperatures on Saturda3' were mild, hut cooler conditions prevailed on- Sunday, with a moderate southerly wind. The minimum temperature on Sunday was 08 degrees and the maximum 68 degrees. The barometer was high and fairly steady on both days. Barometer, midnight, steady .. 30.18 in. Midnight, Saturday .. .. 30.17 in. Wellington.—After heavy rain on Friday night with a brief southerly change the weather cleared rapidly and Saturday and Sunday were brilliantly fine, although cool, with moderate north-westerly and light southerly breezes respectively. The rainfall on Saturday morning was 0.92Fn. The minimum temperature on Friday was 49.2 degrees and the maximum on Saturday 64.0 degrees. The minimum on Saturday night was 46.2 degrees and the maximum yesterday 60.6. degrees. At 3.30 p.m. the barometer registered 30.25 in. Christchurch.—The week-end weather was mainly fine. After rain early on Saturday morning the weather cleared and the afternoon was fine and sunny. Sunday was fine and mild, with bright sunshine at intervals and no wind. The barometer rose' steadily, the' 5 p.m. reading being 30.27 in.

Dunedin.—Overcast skies and a strong south-west wind made conditions on Saturday cold and unpleasant, the temperature falling as low as 47 degrees. The barometer rose to 30.30 in. There was a decided improvement in the weather yesterday, bright sunshine being experienced throughout,, the day, although a south-westerly wind kept the temperature down. The barometer was steady at around 30.27 in.

The following official report was issued at 4 p.m. yesterday:— Station Wind Weather Bar. Ther. Cape Maria, S.E., g. b., p. cl'dy 30.12 66 Auckland. S.S.E., m. br., cl'dy 30.2*2 61 East Cape. S.W., si. br., p. cl'dy 30.20 64 Gisborne, S.E.. sL br., p. cl'dy .30.24 63 C. Egmont, S.W., m. b„ p. cl'dy 30.20 62 Xapier, N.E., si. breeze, cloudy 30.25 63 Farewell Spit, E., It. air, cttar 30.24 63 Stephen's Is., S.E., m. b.. clear 30-25 57 Wellington. S.S.E.. g. br., clear 30.25 SST C. Campbell, S.E., si. br., clear 30.24 S? Greymouth, N.W., g. b., p. cl'dy 30.26 gl Akaroa Lt.. S.W., g. b., o'cast 30.24 54 Bluff, W.. gen. br., p. cloudy 30.26 56 Puysegur Pt., N.E., si. br., cl'dy 30.31 58 Chatham Is., N.W., fr. br., cl'dy 30.03 58 Sydney, E.N.E- « gen. br., clear 30.15 56 Hobart, N.E, si., breeze, cloudy 30.15 57 RAINFALL RECORD Fall in City (Herald gauge): 24 hours ended midnight. April 30 .. .OOln. Total for April up to 9 a.m. Saturday (Albert I'ajrk gauge! . .. . 7.381n. Average rainfall for April .. .. 3.85 in. Record rainfall for April (1024) .. 11.55 in, Fall in City (Hetuld gauge): 24 hours ended midnight. May 1 .. .OOln, Average rainfall for May ... - .. 5.1 Tin. Record rainfall for May (1926) .. 13.70 i«. Rainfall for year to date .. .. 23.48 in. Average annual rainfall (82 years) . 44.57 in. SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun—Rises. 6.30 a.m.; sets, 5.6 p.m. Moon—First- quarter, Saturday, 8.54 a.m.; full, May 14, 8.9 p.m. High Water— a.m. p.m. Auckland .. 8.26 5.55 Manukau Heads . 11.01 11.30 Onehnnga • 12.30 „ 12.01