THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23213, 10 June 1937, Page 16

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST CONDITIONS IMPROVING The following is the official weather forecast: — An intense anti-cyclone covers the Tasman Sea and extends on to New Zealand, but its centre is unusually far south. Indications are for:— Winds—Southerly to south-easterly and light to moderate, becoming variable over the South Island and later tending northerly. Seas. —New Zealand waters: Rather rough to rough between Kaikoura and East Cape and in the South Taranaki Bight, but gradually decreasing, elsewhere slight to moderate. Eastern Tasman Sea: Light to moderate southeast to easterly winds, freshening in the northern portion; seas slight to moderate, but- rising in the northern portion. Weather—Some passing showers at first between Cook Strait and East Cape, but improving, and elsewhere fair to fine; some sharp, frosts again to-night, but rather milder to-morrow. WEATHER IN DUNEOIN The weather yesterday was fine and mild, with bright sunshine for a considerable part of the day. The maximum temperature was 53 degrees and the barometer rose to 30.40 in. The same fine conditions prevailed during the evening, and at midnight the barometer remained steady at 30.40 in. ', The following observations were taken on the self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin, up to midnight on Wednesday, June 9 (standard time): Barometer 8 a.m. Noon 8 p.m. Midnight 30.37 30.37 30.40 30.40 Thermometer 46 50 44 »

Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—s3deg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—3Bdeg. Average maximum temperature for May—s6deg. Average minimum temperature for May—4ldeg. Average maximum temperature for week ended June s—ssdeg. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—nil. Rainfall for week ended June 5 1.03 in. Rainfall for 1932—29.83 in; for 29.04 in; for 1934—29.28 in; for 1935 '27.13in; for 1936—36.36 in. Rainfall, for January—3.lßin; for February—6.l9in; for March—3.lßin; for April—4.64in; for. May—3.3sin. Rainfall for 1937 to date—2l.9sin.. , Sunshine for week ended June 5 12 hours 20 minutes. Sunshine for January—2oß hours 30 minutes; for February—ll 9 hours 30 minutes; for March—l 29 hours; for April—loß hours 13 minutes; for May —B7 hours 10 minutes. Sunshine for 1932—17051 hours; for 1933—1775£ hours; for 1934—1656* hours; for 1935—1867 hours 6 minutes; for 1936—1591 hours 38 minutes. Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—Before noon, 1 hour 40 minutes; after noon, 3 hours 15 minutes. Total, 4 hours 55 minutes. IN OTHER CENTRES (Special to Daily Timss) AUCKLAND, June 9. One of the finest days for some weeks was experienced to-day, the weather being calm and cloudless. Warm sunshine prevailed, although the temperatures were crisp in the shade. After rising 'until noon the barometer steadied and at 5 o'clock registered 30.20 in. WELLINGTON, June 9. To-day was cold and raw, with a fresh south-easterly breeze and occasional light showers. The minimum temperature last night was 41.0 degrees, and the maximum to-day 49.2 degrees. CHRISTCHURCH> June 9> ' The weather was fine in Christchurch to-day, with considerable passing cloud and a few light showers. A light south-west wind was blowing. The maximum temperature was 48.6 degrees. The barometer was steady and registered 30.38 in at 5 p.m. OFFICIAL REPORTS

(Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON, June 9. The following was the official weather report at 4 p.m. to-day:— Bar. Ther.

Norfolk Island—E., moderate br., detached cloud .. .. 30.15 66 Cape Maria—S.S.E., slight br., detached cloud, slight swell 30.28 53 Auckland—S., slight br., blue 30.27 59 East Cape—S., fresh br, detached cloud, rough seas .. 30.21 83 Gisborne—S.W., slight br., cloudy, mist, slight seas .. 30.24 52 Cape Egmont—S.E., strong br., detached cloud, rough seas 3026 51 Napier—S.S.W., slight br., detached cloud, moderate seas 30.30 53 Farewell Spit—S.S.E.. light air, blue sky, smooth seas .. 30.31 52 Stephen Island—S., moderate br„ detached cloud, slight 30.34 48 Wellington—S., fresh br., overcast, passing showers, 30.34 47 Cape Campbell—S., strong br., blue sky, rough seas .. .. 30.32 50 Greymouth—E„ slight br., blue sky, moderate swell .. .. 30.34 53 Nugget Point—S., slight br., cloudy, slight swell .. 30.42 46 Bluff—W.. light air, blue sky, 30.38 43 Puysegur Point—S.E., gentle br., blue sky, slight seas .. 30.38 48 Chatham Islands — S.S.W., strong br., blue sky, rough 30.50 44 Sydney—N.N.W., light air. 30.21 81 Hobart—N.W., gentle br., dc30.27 47