THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23221, 19 June 1937, Page 19

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST CONDITIONS IMPROVING The following is the official weather forecast: — The recent depression is passing away east of the Dominion, and an anticyclone of considerable intensity is approaching across the Tasman Sea, Indications are for:— Winds.—Moderate to strong southerly reaching gale force at first in some exposed positions about Cook Strait and on the east coast, but gradually decreasing. Seas. —New Zealand waters; Rough north of Farewell Spit and south of East Cape, but later decreasing, elsewhere moderate. Eastern Tasman Sea: Moderate to strong southerly winds with rather rough seas, but wind and sea moderating to-morrow. Weather.—Changeable on the cast coast and north of Kawhia, with scattered passing showers, but improving and otherwise fair; indications for fine weather in most districts during the week-end; temperatures cold, with many sharp frosts. WEATHER IN DUNEDIN The wind blew from the south-west yesterday, and was of moderate strength at times. The weather was cold and dull, the temperature failing to rise above 43deg, but there were some short periods of sunshine about mid-day. The barometer rose to 30in. The following observations were taken on the self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin, up to midnight on Friday, June 18 (standard time): Barometer 8 a.m. Noon 6 p.m. Midnight 29.87 29.90 29.95 30.00 Thermometer 39 42 41 4S

Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—43deg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—36deg. Average maximum temperature for May—s6deg. , Average minimum temperature i.or May—4ldeg. Average maximum temperature for week ended June s—ssdeg; for week ended June 12—Sldeg. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—.lsin. Rainfall for week ended June a—--1.03in; for week ended June 12 —.38m. Rainfall for 1932—29.83 in; for 1933 29.04 in; for 1934—29.28 in; for 1935 27.13 in; for 1936—36.36 in. Rainfall for January—3.lßin; for February—6.l9in; for March—3.lßm: for April—4.64in; for May—3.3sin. Rainfall for 1937 to date—22.s9m v Sunshine for week ended June 5 12 hours 23 minutes; for week ended June 12—21 hours 20 minutes. Sunshine for January—2oß hours .>0 minutes; for February—ll 9 hours 30 minutes; for March —129 hours; for April—loß hours 13 minutes: for May--87 hours 10 minutes. Sunshine for 1932 —1705 J hours: lor 1933 —1775 J hours: for 1934—1650} hours; for 1935—1867 hours 6 minutes: for 1936—1591 hours 38 minutes. Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—Before noon, 20 minutes; after noon. 15 minutes. Total, 35 minutes.

IN NORTHERN CENTRES (Special ro Dailv Times) AUCKLAND, June 18. Fine, clear weather was experienced early in the day, and, after a period of cold, cloudy conditions, the afternoon was sunny, with mild temperatures. The wind was fresh from the southwest. The fall in the barometer readings was checked shortly after midday. and at 5 o’clock the pressure was rising steadily at 29.65 in. WELLINGTON, June 18. The weather in Wellington to-day was for the most part fair, but very cold, with a strong south-south-west wind. Light showers fell during the afternoon. The minimum temperature last night was 40.8 deg and the maximum to-day 45.3 deg. CHRISTCHURCH, June 18. An extremely cold south-westerly wind blew throughout the day, with snow on the hills. The minimum temperature was 30.1 deg and the maximum 44.8 deg. The barometer was rising all day. and registered 29.94 in at 7.30 p.m. OFFICIAL REPORT

O’er United Press Association) WELLINGTON. June 18. The following was the official weather report at 4 p.m. to-day:— Bar. Ther.

Norfolk Island—S.S.W., strong br., detached cloud .. .. 29.94 67 Cape Marla—S.S.W., fresh br., detached cloud, rough seas 29.81 55 Auckland—S.W., moderate br., blue sky 29.69 57 East Cape—S., strong br.. cloudy, squally, rough seas 29.61 50 Gisborne—S.S.W., strong br., overcast, mist, showers, squalls, rough seas .. .. 29.65 46 Chateau Tongarlro (9 a.m.)— S„ moderate br., blue sky .. 00 Cape Egmont—S.S.E.. strong br., detached cloud, rough seas 29.72 48 Napier—W.S.W., fresh br., detached cloud, moderate seas 29.62 49 Wanganui—S. high wind, blue sky, rough seas 29.78 48 Farewell Spit—S.S.E , light air, blue sky, slight seas .. .. 29.74 51 Stephen Island—W.N.W., light air. blue sky, slight seas .. 29.82 45 Wellington—S.S.W., strong br., cloudy, squally, showers, very rough seas 29.78 43 Cape Campbell—S., fresh br.. blue sky, rough seas .. .. 29.75 46 Westport—N.W., slight br., blue sky, slight seas .. .. 29.75 50 Greymouth—E., slight br., blue skv, moderate swell .. .. 29.83 49 Akaroa Light—S.W., high wind. cloudy, showery, squalls, very rough seas .. 29.82 42 Nugget Point—S.W., fresh br., cloudy, showers, moderate seas 29.89 41 Bluff—S.W., slight br., detached cloud, slight seas .. 29.90 45 Puyscgur Point — S.S.W., moderate br., cloudy showery, moderate seas .. 30.00 45 Chatham Islands—W,, fresh br.. cloudy, rough seas 29.35 45 Sydney—S.W., gentle br., cloudy 30.18 55 Hobart—N.N.E.. light air. cloudy 51