THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23688, 21 December 1938, Page 18

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST OVERCAST, BUT IMPROVING The following is the official weather forecast: — A rather -deep depression is now passing eastward off the Dominion. An anti-cyclone of slight intensity covers south-eastern Australia and is moving on to the western Tasman Sea. Indications are for: — Winds.—North-westerly to westerly at first over the northern and northeastern portion of the North Island, but otherwise south-westerlies to southerlies prevailing; force moderate to strong, and rising in places to gale. Seas.—New Zealand waters: Becoming rather rough to rough generally. Eastern Tasman Sea: Moderate to strong southerly winds and rough seas, but conditions later moderating. Weather.—Cloudy to overcast, with rain at times in most districts; some heavy falls probable about Cook Strait, with thunder and hail in places; temperatures cold, but improving to-day from the west. WEATHER IN DUNEDIN The weather was fine but dull yesterday, and the temperature did not rise above 56deg. The barometer fell to 29.52 in. but rose slightly later, and at midnight stood at 29.60 in. The following observations were taken on the self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office. Dunedin, up to midnight on Tuesday, December 20:—

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, 66deg; 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, 36deg; 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 10—62 deg; for week ended December 17—60 deg. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—. Olin. Rainfall for week ended December 3—2.99 in; for week ended December 10 —1.82 in; for week ended December 17—1.96 in. Rainfall for January, 4.45 m; for February, ,67in; for March, 1.13 in; for April, 2.90 in; for May, I.66in;'for June, 3.18 in; for July, -2.01 in; for August, .70in; for September, 1.70 in; 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 in; for 1937, 31.19 in. Rainfall for 1938 to date—2s 83m. Sunshine for 1938 to date —1667 hr 20min. , , _ , 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 55min; for June, 78ur 20min; for July, 76hr 30min; for August, 144 hr 50min; for September, 154 hr 25min; for October, 181 hr snun: for November, 161 hr 15min. Sunshine for 1932, 1705 hr; for 1933, 1954Jhr; 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, 55min; afternoon, 1 hr 55min. Total, 2hr 35min. IN OTHER CENTRES (Special ro Daily Times) AUCKLAND, Dec. 20. The day was fine but cloudy, with a fresh wind from the west, blowing strong at times. The maximum temperature was 74deg. The barometric pressure fell rapidly, the reading: at 5 p.m. being 29.6 in. WELLINGTON. Dec. 20. The weather to-day was overcast, and rain fell in the morning. There was some improvement in the afternoon. There was a light breeze from the south. The temperatures were cool, the minimum last night being 45.8 deg and the maximum to-day 55.1 deg. At 3.30 p.m. the barometer registered 29.359 in. CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 20. Intermittent showers, with one heavy downpour in the morning, fell throughout the day in Christchurch. The sky was heavily overcast. A light southwesterly blew in the afternoon, and the morning was calm. The maximum temperature was 53.1 deg, The baremeter at 5 p.m. registered 29.45 m, and was rising slowly. OFFICIAL REPORT (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON. Dec. 80. The following was the official weather report at 4 p.m. to-day:- Bar . Ther .

Barometer 8 a.m. Noon. 6 p.m. Midnight. 29.59 29.52 29,56 29.60 Thermometer 68 60 55 52

Norfolk Island—Calm, blue 29.99 78 sky, smooth seas Cape Marla—W., strong br., overcast, misty, squally, rough seas ■ • Auckland—W.S.W., strong br., 29.75 39 cloudy, squally .. .. East Cape — W.. detached 29.58 68 cloud, squally, rough seas Gisborne—N.W.. high wind, 29.31 73 detached cloud, slight seas Chateau Tongariro (9 a.m.)— 29.29 -S4 W„ high wind, overcast New Plymouth — W„ gale. cloudy, squally, rough seas Napier—W.S.W., high wind, 29,44 34 detached cloud, rough seas Wanganui—W„ gale, overcast. 29,28 70 rain, considerable sea .. .. Farewell Spit—S.W., overcast, passing showers, moderate 29.30 59 seas Stephen Island—S.E., fresh br.. overcast, rain, moderate seas Wellington — Moderate br., overcast, intermittent rain, 29.37 49 moderate seas Cape Campbell—S.E., moderate br., overcast, moderate 29.36 64 seas Westport—S.W., strong br.. 29.38 55 cloudy, moderate seas Greymouth — S., fresh br„ 29.35 60 cloudy, moderate swell Akaroa Light—S.W.. light air, overcast, drizzling rain, 29.38 62 slight seas Nugget Point—S.W.. gentle br.. 29.48 114 detached cloud, slight seas BlufT—E„ slight br.. cloudy, 29.51 85 smooth seas Puysegur Point —S.S.E., fresh br., detached cloud, slight 29.50 53 seas Chatham Islands—W„ slight br., overcast, moderate seas Sydney—E., gentle br.. do29.50 58 29,26 53 tached cloud Hobart—S., light air. detached 29,99 74 cloud 30.00 (13