METEOROLOGICAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23103, 30 July 1938, Page 8

METEOROLOGICAL

OVERCAST WITH RAIN VERY COLD TEMPERATURES The weather report and forecast foi New* Zealand issued by the Government meteorologist last evening were as follows: —Yesterday's depression has moved away eastward, but a secondary has formed to the west of Cook Strait. Pressure is rising in the south but is relatively low across the north Tasmau Sea. The forecast is for westerly winds in tlie far north, elsewhere east to south prevailing, moderate to strong generally, and reaching gale force in places, especially about Cook Strait and the northern part of the South Island. Seas rather rough to rough generally. Eastern Tasman Sea: Moderate westerly winds and moderate seas in the northern portion; moderate to strong south-easterlies and moderate to rough seas in the southern portion. The weather is likely to be cloudy to overcast with intermittent rain in most districts. Snow in parts of the South Island and the high levels of the North Island. Mainly fair, however, in the extreme north and south. Temperatures very cold and some hard frosts probable in the southern portion of the South Island.

SPECIAL AUCKLAND FORECAST COLD AND CHANGEABLE The Government meteorologist issued to the Hkramj last evening the following special forecast for the Auckland .Province: —Moderate to strong northwesterly to westerly winds. The weather is likely to be cold and changeable, with occasional rain. Seas rather rough to rough. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER Auckland.—The weather was unsettled yesterday, heavy showers falling throughout the day. There was a fresh west-north-westerlv wind. The maximum temperature was 58 degrees and the minimum 48 degrees. Barometric pressure was irregular, with little variation, but showed a rising tendency last night. Barometer, midnight, rising . . 29.62 in Midnight, Thursday .. 29.4iin. Wellington.—The day was dull, cold and misty, with intermittent rain and occasional sli»et on the high levels. There was a light south-easterly wind. The maximum temperature was 41 degrees. At 3 p.m. the barometer reading was 29.684 in.

Christchnrch. —The day was cold and overcast with occasional showers, hail and snow, which more frequent in the evening. At o p.m. the barometer read 29.81 Oin. The maximum temperature was 38.3 degrees. Dunedin. —There was snow on the ground early in the morning and further sleet showers fell. The weather improved later but temperatures remained cold, the maximum being 47 degrees. A light north-east breeze prevailed. The barometer rose to 30.02 in.

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

Station Wind 'Weather Bar. Ther. Norfolk Is., W„ si. br., p. tidy. 29.53 6(1 Cape Maria. W., fr. br„ squally 29.66 57 Auckland, W., mod. br., showery 29.57 55 East Cape, S., lifrht air. overcast 29.59 52 Gishorne, S.E., light air, drizzly 29.61 4S Chateau Tongariro, 9 a.m.. X.W., slight breeze, snowy . Cape Egmont, X.X.E., pen. br.. rainy 29.43 53 Xapier, S.W.. slight breeze, rainy 29.69 45 Wanganui, E.S.E., mod. br., rainy 29.-56 4-1 Farewell Spit, E.S.E., h. wind,

showery 29.51 41 Stephen Is., S.E., str. gale, rainy 29.57 36 Wellington. S.E., fr. br., showery 29.6S 3> Cape Campbell, S., str. br.. snow 29.72 37 Westport. E.. gale, squally 29-54 41 Grevniouth. E., str. (rale, snowy 29.53 .3> Akaroa Lt., S„ pen. br., showery 29.90 3S Xugget Pt.. S-. gen. br.. showery -J9.SS. 37 Bluff, E.. strong breeze, snowy 29.91 40 Puvsegur Pt., S.E.. str. br.. squally 3!i Chatham Is.. W.S.W., str. br.. cldy. 29.47 44 Svdney. S.S.W., lt. air. rainy . . 29.68 50 Hobart, X., si. breeze, clear . . 29.80 51

RAINFALL RECORD Fall in City (Herald gauge): 24 hours ended midnight, July 29 .. .35in. Total for July up to 9 a.m.- yesterday (Albert Park gauge) .. 10.12 in. Average rainfall for July ... .. 4.96 in. Record rainfall for July (1935) . . 10.55 in. Rainfall for year to date . . . . 43.69 in. Average annual rainfall (S2 years) . 44.57 in SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun—To-day: Rises, 6.51 a.m.; sets. 5.3 p.m To-morrow: Rises, G.OO a.m.; sets, 5-1 p.m. Moon—First quarter, Wednesday, 1.30 p.m.: full, August 11. 127 p.m. To-day To-morrow High Water— a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. Auckland . . 0.10 9.">3 9.5S 10.20 Mantikau Heads 11.4.> Onehunga . . 12.20' 12.45 1.28 1.33