THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23378, 18 December 1937, Page 11

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST OUTLOOK IMPROVED The following was the official weather forecast;— The present depression is passing eastwards off the Dominion and an anti-cyclone of slight extent is approaching across the Tasman Sea. Pressure is falling again over south-eastern Australia Indications are for: Winds.—South-westerly to southerly, strong in places on the east coast of the South Island and in parts of the Cook Strait area, but decreasing and otherwise light to moderate. Seas.—New Zealand Waters: Rather rough to rough south of Castlepoint and north of Farewell Spit, but decreasing; elsewhere moderate. Eastern Tasman Sea: Moderate southerly winds becoming variable and later tending northerly; seas considerable, but a decreasing swell. Weather.—Fair to fine on the west coast of the South Island, elsewhere changeable, with scattered showers, but soon becoming fair generally; temperatures cool but becoming gradually milder, WEATHER IN DUNEDIN The sky was again overcast yesterday, and there was a light to moderate breeze from the south-west. Temperatures were mild, the maximum being 57 degrees. The barometer rose to 30.05 inches and remained steady. The following observations were taken on the self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin, up to midnight on Friday, December 17: — Barometer 8 a.m. Noon. 6 p.m. Midnight. 29.88 30.00 30.00 30.05 Thermometer 51 56 54 51

Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—s7deg Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday —50deg. Average maximum temperature for November —64deg. Average minimum temperature for November —47deg. Average maximum temperature for week ended December 4—67 deg; for week ended December 11—65 deg. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday —.06in. _ Rainfall for week ended December 11—.40in. 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 —3.18 in; for April—4.64in; for May—3.3sin; for June—2.s6in; for July—l.3Bin; for August—l.6l in; for September—l.9sin; for October—,s3in; for November—--1.05in. Rainfall for 1937 to date —31.76 in. Sunshine for week ended December 4—4Bhr 35min; for week ended Dec. 11—lOhr 25min. Sunshine for January—2oßhr 30mm for February—ll9hr 30min; for March —l29hr; for April—lo3hr 13miri; for May—B7hr lOmin; for June—7shr; for July—ll4hr 15min; for August—B2hr; for September—Blhr 50min; for October—2l9hr 35min; for November—2oßhr 20min. Sunshine for 1932—1705*hr; for 1933 1954Jhr; for 1934—1565 hr; for 1935 —lß67hr 6min; for 1936—1591 hr 38min. Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—Before noon, nil; after noon, 45min; total, 45min. IN NORTHERN CENTRES (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND, Dec. 17. The morning was overcast, with a westerly wind, but - in the afternoon the skies cleared and fine, warm weather was experienced. The barometer rose in the morning, but fell in the afternoon, the reading at 5 p.m, being 29.87 inches. The maximum temperature was 76 degrees. WELLINGTON, Dec. 17. Heavy rain fell before 9 a.m., the remainder of the morning being dull, with occasional showers. The conditions improved during the afternoon, though the sky remained overcast. A light southerly wind was blowing. The minimum temperature last night was 53.4 degrees, and the maximum to-day 59.8 degrees. At 3.30 p.m. the barometer reading was 29.75 inches. CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 17. Continuous heavy rain fell from the early hours of the morning accompanied until mid-day by a gusty southwest wind. By the late afternoon the rain was lighter, but there was no sign of it stopping. The maximum temperature was 52.6 degrees. The barometer reading at 5 p.m. was 29,90 inches, and it was rising. OFFICIAL REPORT (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON, Dec. 17. The following was the official weather report at 4 p.m. to-day:— Bar. Ther.

Norfolk Island—N.N.W. slight breeze, overcast, slight seas Cape Marla—S.S.W., light air, detached cloud, slight seas 29.89 76 29.94 73 Auckland—S.W., fresh breeze, detached cloud 29.01 70 East Cape—N.W., moderate breeze, blue sky, slight seas 29.70 74 Gisborne—N.W., gentle breeze, cloudy, smooth seas 29.78 71 Chateau Tongariro (9 a.m.)— S.E., gentle breeze .. . Cape Egmont — W., strong breeze, cloudy, rough seas .. 29.81 68 Mapler—S.W., fresh breeze, cloudy, smooth seas 29.77 76 Wanganui—W., strong breeze, overcast, showers, gloom, rough seas 29.80 87 Farewell Spit—W.S.W., fresh breeze, detached cloud, moderate seas 29.73 63 Stephen Island—E„ slight/ breeze, cloudy, haze, slight seas 29.78 61 Wellington—S.E., slight breeze, overcast, slight seas .. .. 29.75 59 Cape Campbell—N.W., light air, overcast, drizzle, slight seas 29,75 59 Westport—W„ gentle breeze, detached cloud, moderate seas, light to moderate fresh in river . .. 29.73 64 Greymouth — S.W., slight breeze, detached cloud, considerable swell, river moderate fresh .. .. 29.76 66 Akaroa Light—S.W-.. gale, overcast, very rough seas .. 29.75 52 Nugget Point—S.W., gentle breeze, detached cloud, moderate seas 29.96 53 Bluff—S.E., gentle breeze, blue sky, slight seas .. .. 29.94 56 Puysegur Point—S.E., fresh breeze, blue sky, gloom, moderate seas 29 93 GO Chatham Islands —N.N.E., fresh breeze, mist 29.80 60 Sydney — N.E.. moderate breeze, cloud 29.77 77 Hobart—S.E., gentle breeze, rain 29.71 53