THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23686, 19 December 1938, Page 16

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST MORE RAIN EXPECTED The following is the official weather forGosst *■*•■"■ During Saturday night a fresh depression advanced rapidly across the Tasman Sea and by yesterday afternoon had crossed the Dominion. It is followed at no great distance by another depression. Indications are for: — Winds.—North-westerly at first in eastern districts of the North* Island, otherwise west to south prevailing; force moderate to strong generally, with brief intervals at gale force, in some exposed positions. Seas.—New Zealand waters: Moderate north of East Cape, but elsewhere, rather rough to rough at times. Eastern Tasman Sea: Winds rather variable, with west to south predominating; seas mainly moderate, but with some rough patches. Weather.—Changeable, with rain at times in most districts; temperatures cool. WEATHER IN DUNEDIN The sky was overcast on Saturday morning, but "towards mid-day the sun broke through and conditions, were pleasant for the remainder of the day. Sunshine was recorded for a" period of Bhr 50min, and the maximum temperature was 64 degrees, The barometer fell very slightly throughout the day. Heavy rain yesterday morning was accompanied by a fresh southwesterly wind and a slight drop in temperatures. Conditions were brighter during the > afternoon, but grey skies were relieved by only a short period of sunshine. Temperatures reached a maximum of 56 degrees and the barometer rose from 29.70 in to 29.80 in The following observations were taken on the self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin, up to midnight on Saturday, December 17, and Sunday, December 18: Barometer (Saturday) 8 a.m. Noon. 6 p.m. Midnight. 29.80 29.80 '29.76 29.75 Thermometer SI 62 53 52 Barometer (Sunday) 29.70 29.75 29.78 29.80 Thermometer 58 55 51 " 10

Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 0 p.m. Saturday—64deg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. Saturday—47deg. Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—s6deg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday~4Bdeg. Average maximum temperature for January, 67deg; for February, 71deg; for March, 68deg-for April, 63deg; for May, 59deg; for June, 52deg; for July, 47deg: for August, 56deg; for September, 56deg; for October, 63deg; for November, 61deg. Average minimum temperature for January, 52deg; for February, 58deg; for March, 52deg; for April, 51deg; for May, 46deg; for June, 30deg; for July, 35deg; for August, 44deg; for September, 44deg; for October, 46deg; for November, 48deg. , Average maximum temperature for week ended December 3—6sdeg; for week ended December lp—62deg; for week ended December 17—60 deg. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight Saturday—nil. ■■ . , ■■ ~, Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—.2Bin. • Rainfall for week ended December 3—2.99 in; for week ended December 10— 1.82 in; for week ended December 17—L96in. v A - J Rainfall for January, 4.45 in; for February, .67in; 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, l.TOin; for October. 1.63 in; for November, 3.26 in. Rainfall for 1932, 29.83 in; for 1933, 33.04 in; for 1934, 29.28 in; for 1935, 27.13 in; for 1936, 20.38 m; for 1937, 31 19in Rainfall for 1938 to date-25.80in. Sunshine for 1938 to date—l6s4hr. Sunshine for week ended December 3—22 hr 20min; for week ended December 10—42 hr 45min; for week ended December 17—28 hr 50min. Sunshine for January, 210 hr 35min; for February, 190 hr 20min; for March, 141 hr 45min; for April, 96hr 15mm; for May, 140 hr 55mm; for June, 78nr 20min; for ' July, . 76hr 30min; for August, 144 hr 50mm; for September, 154 hr 25min; for October, 181 hr smin; for November, 161 hr 15mm. 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 Saturday—before noon, 2hr 20min ; after noon, 6hr 30min;—total, Bhr 50min. ' Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—before noon, ml; after noon, 3hr 35min;—total, 3hr 35min. IN OTHER CENTRES (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND, Dec. 18. Intermittent rain squalls were experienced in Auckland on Saturday, and a strong breeze blew from the north-west in the morning and from the south-west in the afternoon. A fresh south-west wind blew to-day, which was cloudy but fine. The maximum temperature was 72 degrees, and the barometer at 4 p.m. registered 29 95in WELLINGTON, Dec. 18. The wind turned to the south-west early on Saturday morning. Intermittent rain followed, but after a sharo shower toward mid-day it cleared, and the evening was fine. This morning, the wind turned to the north-west and became strong and squally, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour. The sky was overcast and threatening, but conditions improved in the afternoon. The minimum temperature last night was 45.1 degrees, and the maximum to-day 59.0 degrees. At 3 p.m. the barometer reading was 29.601 in. CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 18. The weather was fine yesterday, with a light southerly wind. The maximum temperature was 64 degrees. This morning was overcast, with a light south-westerly wind. Shortly after noon the wind changed to southwest, with a heavy but short shower of rain and some thunder. The rest of the afternoon was brilliantly fine and sunny. The maximum temperature was 67 degrees.