THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23332, 26 October 1937, Page 14

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST UNSETTLED CONDITIONS The following is the official weather forecast;— A rather shallow cyclonic depression was crossing the North Island yesterday, and another and somewhat deeper one should be crossing the South Island. A slight westerly depression also covers south-eastern Australia. Indications are for:— Winds.—Moderate westerlies north of Auckland: elsewhere moderate to Strong, south-east to north-east prevailing at first, but westerly to southwesterly becoming general, and strong to gale force in places. Seas.—New Zealand waters: Rough In the Cook Strait area and on the Otago coast: elsewhere slight to moderate, but later rising on the West Coast. Eastern Tasman Sea: Strong west to south-west winds and rough aeas. Weather.—Unsettled, with rain at times in most districts, some heavy falls being probable in central provinces; temperatures cool to moderate. WEATHER IN DUNEDIN The weather yesterday v. as cool, a Strong north-east wina prevailing. The maximum temperature was 55deg. The barometer fell sharply to 29.84 in. but rose again to 29.90 by midnight. The following observations were taken on the self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin, up to midnight on Monday. October 25; Barometer 8 a.m. Noon. 6 p.m. Midnight 30.00 29.94 29.90 29.90 Thermometer 43 53 49 40

Maximum temperature for 24 hours tnded 6 p.m. yesterday—sscleg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—42deg. Average maximum temperature for September—ssdeg. Average minimum temperature for i September--42deg. Average maximum temperature for week ended October 2—sßdeg. For week ended October 9—63 deg. For week ended October 16—57 deg. For week ended October 23—60 deg. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—nil. Rainfall for week ended October 2 4in. For week ended October 9—Nil. For week ended October 16— .Olin. For week ended October 23 I —.loin. Rainfall for 1932—29.83 in: for 1933 29.04 in; for 1934—29.28 in; for 1935 27.13 in; for 1936—35.36 in. Rainfall for January—3.lßin; for February—6.l9in; for March—3.lßin; for April—4,64in; for May, 3.35 in; for June—2.s6in; for July—l.3Bin; for August—l.6lin; for September—l.9sin. Rainfall for 1937 to date —25.15 in, ( Sunshine f6r week ended October 2 :29hr 55min; for week ended October 60hr 55min; for week ended October 16—58 hr 50min; for week ended October 23—37 hr 05min. • Sunshine for January—2oßhr 30min; for February—ll9hr 30min; for March ,—l29hr; for April—lo3hr 13min; for. May—B7hr lOmin; for June—7shr: for ■ July—ll4jhr 15min; for August—B2hr; for September—Bhr 55min. Sunshine for 1932—1705ihr; for 1933 i—ll7s'ihr; for 1934' r 135Ghr; for 1935 1867 hr 6min: for 1936—1591 hr 38min. 1 Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—Before noon, 6hr smin; after noon, 4hr. Total, lOhr smin. IN OTHER CENTRES (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND. Oct. 25. Light rain fell most of the day, with some heavy showers and occasional clear spells. The weather was warm during the day, the maximum temperature being 68dsg. The barometer was low. the reading at 5 p.m. being 29.53 in. WELLINGTON. Oct. 25. The weather was dull and cold today. with almost continuous light rain. There was a light to moderate southeast breeze.: CHRISTCHURCH. Oct, 25. Th, weather was fine in Christchurch to-day. with considerable passing cloud. A strong north-east wind was blowing. The maximum temperature was 54,.Sdeg. The barometer was steady and the reading at 5 p.m. was 29.99 in. / WEATHER REPORT ' (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON, Oct. 25. Th? following was the official weather report at 4 p.m to-day \ Bar. Ther. Norfolk Island--W.. fresh br„ misty, moderate seas .. .. 29.97 69 Croe Marla—W.. strong hr.. j detached cloud, moderate , seas 29.67 64 Auckland—N., light air, overcast .. 29.65 62 East Cape—S.S.W.,' gentle br.. . .overcast, misty, rain, moderate seas . . ;. 29.66 55 Gisborne—S.S.W. slight, br,,.. overcast, rain, smooth seas 29.75 53 Cane Egniont—N., mod. bf„ detached cloud, moderate seas .....' 29.63 62 Napier—S., light air, overcast, rain, slight seas .. 29.77 54 Farewell Spit—S.S.E.,,. high wind. ... overcast, passing showers, rough setts ~ . 29.74 52 Stephen Island S.E., high wind, overcast, rough s-ess .. 29.77 50 Wellington—S.E.. gentle br., overcast, rain, slight swell .. 29.83 50 Cape Campbell—S.S.E.. mod. br., overcast, passing showers, moderate seas 29.89 49 Greymouth—S., slight br.. blue sky, slight swell 29.74 61 Akaroa Light—N.E., fresh br.. cloudy, slight seas .. .. .. 29.92 51 Bluff—W., light air. blue sky 29.7 G 62 Piiyscgur Point—S.E.. slight br., blue sky, smooth seas .. 29.79 61 Chatham Islands—S.. mod. br,, overcast, moderate seas .29.94 49 Sydney—E.N.E.. gentle br.. , blue, sky 30.00 78 Hobart—S., gentle br., detached cloud .. .. •• 29.77 CO