THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23528, 17 June 1938, Page 16

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST STILL FAIR TO FINE The following is the official weather forccßsti -- The anti-cyclone covering the Tasman Sea and the South Island has decreased greatly in intensity. Pressure has, indeed, fallen somewhat over the whole area from eastern Australia to beyond Chatham Islands, indications are for: — Winds.—Light to moderate southeasterlies prevailing about and north of Cook Strait, and variables, with south-east to north-east predominating, thence southwards. Seas—New Zealand waters—A heavy swell north of Castlepoint; elsewhere slight to moderate seas. Eastern Tasman Sea: Variable winds, with moderate southerlies prevailing in the northern portion; seas slight to moderate. Weather. —Scattered light rains still probable between Hawke s Bay and East Cape and in parts of North Auckland; otherwise fair to fine; temperatures cold, with some sharp frosts.

WEATHER IN DUNEDIN Exceptionally cold weather was experienced in Dunedin on Wednesday night and yesterday morning. There was no wind, but the temperature fell quickly and a minimum of 29 degrees was recorded on the roof of the -Daily Times building. In some parts of the city and suburbs a much more severe frost was recorded. With the lifting of the heavy ground fog _ yesterday morning, the sun shone brightly, but temperatures again fell rapidly towards evening and another severe frost appeared certain. The barometer continued to fall and the reading at midnight was 30.08 inches. The following observations were taken on the self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office Dunedin, up to midnight on Thursday, June 16:— Barometer <

Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—47deg Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—29deg. Average maximum temperature for January. 67deg; for February, 71deg; for March, 66deg; for April, 63deg; for May, 59deg. , . Average minimum temperature for January, 52deg; for February, 58deg. for March, 52deg; for April, 51deg; for May, 46deg. Average maximum temperature for week ended June 4,58 deg; for week ended June 11 —53deg. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—nil. Rainfall for week ended June 4 .39in; for week ended June 11—,9oin. Rainfall for January, 4.45 m; for February, ,67in; for March, 1.3 m; for April, 2.90 in; for May, 1.66 in. Rainfall for 1932, 29,83 m; for 1933 23.04 in; for 1934. 29.28 m; for 1935, 27.13 in; for 1936, 36.38 in; for 1937. 32 19in Rainfall for 1938 to date—l2.sßin. Sunshine for 1938 to date —920 hr 30min. , _ . Sunshine for week ended June 4 29hr 40min; for week ended June 11— 20hr 15min. . Sunshine for January, 210 hr 35mm: for February, 195 hr 20min; for March, 141 hr 45min; for April, 96hr 15mm: for May, 140 hr 55min. , Sunshine for 1932, 1705 hr; for 1933, 1954ihr; for 1934. 1565 hr; for 1935. 1867 hr 6min; for 1936, 1491 hr 38mm: for 1937, 1559 hr 25min. Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday —Before noon, Ihr 50min; after noon, 3hr 15min; total, shr smin. IN NORTHERN CENTRES (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND, June 16. Following unsettled weather In the morning the day was fine and sunny but cold, the wind being light from the south. The maximum temperature was 56 degrees. The barometric pressure was fairly steady, the reading at 5 p.m. being 29.90 inches. WELLINGTON, June 16. The weather to-day was cloudy in the afternoon but otherwise was fine with a light to moderate southerly breeze. The temperatures were cold with frost in the.early morning. The minimum temperature last night was 37 2 degrees and the maximum to-day 50.6 degrees. At 3 p.m. the barometer reading was 30.036 inches. CHRISTCHURCH, June 16. After a frost of 14.8 degrees the day was brilliantly fine and sunny. It was the severest frost since 1934. The maximum temperature was 44.5 degrees. The morning was calm and a very light south-west wind blew in the afternoon. The barometer fell to 30.07 inches at 5 p.m.

OFFICIAL REPORT (Per United Press Association) , - WELLINGTON. June 16. The following was the official weather report at 4 p.m. to-day:— _ _

8 a.m. Noon. 6 p.m. Midnight. 30.23 30.20 30.18 30.18 Thermometer 30 46 40 33

Norfolk Island—S.S.W., fresh br., detached cloud, very rough seas Bar. 29.94 Ther. 66 Cape Maria—S„ strong br., overcast, squally, moderate seas 29.83 87 Auckland—S.E., moderate br„ detached cloud 30.12 56 East Cape—E.S.E., strong br., overcast, passing showers, squally, rough seas .. .. 29.90 58 Gisborne—E.S.E., moderate br., cloudy, slight seas .. .. 29.97 S3 Chateau Tongariro—E„ gentle br., blue sky — — Cape Egmont—S.E., strong br.. blue sky, rough seas .. .. 29.97 52 Napier—S.E.. light air, detached cloud, slight seas 30.00 53 Wanganui—E.S.E., slight br., blue sky, slight seas .. .. — — Farewell Spit—E.S.E., slight hr., blue sky, slight seas .. 30.01 51 Stephen Island—S.E., fresh br., blue sky. moderate seas .. 30.04 47 Wellington—S.S.E., moderate br overcast, moderate swell 30.04 48 Cape Campbell—S.E., slight br., detached cloud, slight seas 30.06 48 Westport—W.. light air, blue sky, slight seas 29.96 55 Grevmouth—E„ moderate br., blue sky, slight swell .. .. 30.01 49 Akaroa Light—Calm, blue sky, slight seas • 30.05 40 Nugget Point—N.N.E.. gentle br., detached cloud, slight seas • • 30.05 44 Bluff—N.. slight br., blue sky, smooth seas 30.00 46 Puvsegur Point—S.E., slight br.. cloudy, slight seas 30.05 47 Chatham Islands—W.SW,. high wind, cloudy, rough seas .. 29.86 49 Sydney—W., slight br., cloudy Hobart—N.W., light air. overcast 30.03 65 30.03 57’'