THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23637, 22 October 1938, Page 9

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST MAINLY FAIR TO FINE The following is the official weather forcc^sti”* The situation is of the westerly type, with high pressure to the north and a series of depressions passing in the south. Indications are for: — Winds.—South-westerly at first in the far north, but elsewhere between north and west prevailing, force mainly moderate at first, but gradually freshening about and south of Cook Strait. Seas. —New Zealand waters: Moderate about Cook and Foveaux Straits and south of Cape Egmont, but gradually rising, elsewhere slight to moderate. Eastern Tasman Sea: Northwesterly winds, light in the northern portion, with slight seas, but strong in the southern portion, with rather rough to rough seas. Weather.—Becoming unsettled In districts with a westerly aspect, with rain gradually extending from the south along the west coast. Fair to fine in eastern areas; temperatures mild. WEATHER IN DUNEDIN t The weather yesterday was flue In the morning with bright sunshine, but the sky became overcast later and rain fell in the afternoon. The maximum temperature was 67 degrees. The barometer fell to 29.95 inches. The following observations were taken on the self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office. Dunedin, up to midnight on Friday. October 21:— Barometer 8 a.m. Noon 6 p.rn. Midnight 30.02 29.90 29.90 29.98 Thermometer M 64 53 52

Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—67deg. minimum temperature tor 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—47deg. Average maximum temperature tor January. 67deg; for February, 71deg.; for March, 66deg.; for April. 63deg.j for May. 59deg.; for June. 52deg.; for July. 47deg.; for August 56deg.: for September. 56deg. Average minimum temperature for January, 52deg.; for February. 58deg.; for March, 52deg.; for April, Sldeg.; for May. 46deg.; for June, 38deg.. for July. 35deg,; for August. 44deg.: for September. 44deg, Average maximum temperature tor week ended October 1,57 deg.; for week ended Oct. 8. 65deg.: for week ended Oct. 15, 64deg. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday —.12in. Rainfall for week ended October 1.27 in; .27in; for week ended Oct. B—.B4in;8 —.84in; for week ended Oct. 15 —.32in. Rainfall for January, 4.45 in; for February, ,(i7in; for March, 1.13 m; for April 2.90 in; for May, 1.66 in; for June. 3.18 in; for July. 2.01 in: for August. 70in; for September 1.70 in. Rainfall for 19°2. 29.83 in: for 1933. 23.04 in: for 1934. 29.28 in; for 1935 27.13 in; for 1936, 26.38 in; for 1937. 32.19 in Rainfall for 1938 to date, 18.86 in. Sunshine for 1938 to date, 1349 hr lOmin. Sunshine tor week ended October 1 23hr smin; for week ended Oct. 8. 37hr smin; for week ended Oct 15 29hr 30m in. Sunshine for January. 210 hr 35min: for February, 190 hr 20min; for March. 141 hr 45min; for April. 96hr ISmin;

for May. 140 hr Ssmln; for June, 78hr 20min; for July, 76hr SOrain; for August, 144 hr 50min: for September. 154 hr 25min. Sunshine for 1932. 1705 hr; for 1933, 1954Jhr; for 1934, 1565 hr; for 1935. 1867 hr 6min; for 1936. 1491 hr 38min: for 1937, 1559 hr 25min. Sunshine for 24 hours ended ntfflnight yesterday—Before noon, shr 25min; after noon. 3hr lOmin. Total, Bhr 35min. REPORTS FROM THE NORTH (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND, Oct. 21. The day was mild and cloudy with a moderate south-westerly wind. The maximum temperature was 66 degrees. The barometer at 5 p.m. was falling slightly at 30.1 inches. WELLINGTON. Oct. 21. The weather to-day was overcast Except for a short interval at mid-day when the wind became strong, a moderate north-easterly prevailed. The minimum temperature last night w£ s 51.8 degrees and the maximum to-day 59.2 degrees. The barometer reading at 5 p.m. was 29.871 inches. CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 21. The day was lightly overcast and warm in Christchurch with a fresh north-easterly breeze. The maximum temperature was 63.4 degrees. The barometer at 5 p.m, registered 29.80 inches and was falling slowly. OFFICIAL REPORT (Per United Press 'Association) WELLINGTON. Oct. 21.. The following was the official weather report at 4 p.m. to-day:— < Bar. Ther.

Norfolk Island—Calm, cloudy smooth seas 30.18 67! Cape Maria—S.W., gentle br., cloudy, slight seas .. .. 30.10 02 Auckland —W., fresh hr., cloudy 30.11 01 East Cape—N.N.W., moderate hr., overcast, moderate seas 29.94 03 Gisborne —S.W., slight br., o vercast, drizzle, smooth seas 30.00 64 Chateau Tongariro (9 a.m.)— \V„ gentle br., drizzle • Cape Egmont—S.W., high wind, overcast, moderate seas 30.03 OS Napier—N.E., gentle br., overcast, smooth seas 30.01 66 Wanganui—W.S.W., fresh br.. overcast, slight seas .. .. 30.06 04 Farewell Spit—S.W., fresh br., cloudy, squally, haze, rough seas 29.98 57' Stephen Island—W„ fresh br., cloudy, haze, slight seas .. 30.02 65 Wellington—N.E., gentle br.. overcast, moderate to rough seas 29.97 50 Cape Campbell—N.E., gentle hr., cloudy, slight seas 29.91 67 Westport—W., gentle br., blue sky, moderate seas .. .. 30.01 58 Greymouth—S.W., slight br., blue sky, moderate swell.. 30.07 59 Akaroa Light—N.E., moderate br., blue sky, slight seas .. 29.90 58 Nugget Point—W.N.W., fresh br., detached cloud, moderate seas 29.93 62. Bluff—N.W., moderate br., cloudy, moderate seas 29.62 60 Puysegur Point—N.W., gale, overcast, showers, rough seas 29.84 55 Chatham Islands—E., strong br., overcast, moderate seas 29.97 58 Sydney—N.W., light air, overcast 29.89 73 Hobart—S.E.. gentle br.. threatening 29.53 60