THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23692, 27 December 1938, Page 15

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT The following is the official weather forecast:— . The last of the recent depressions has moved off the Dominion, and pressure is now rising generally with the advance of an anti-cyclone, which was centred yesterday off the coast ot New South Wales. Pressure has fallen again, however, in Tasmania. Indications are for:— Winds—Moderate to strong but decreasing southerly winds turning gradually to west or north-west about and south of Cook Strait, and later freshening again in the far south. Seas.—New Zealand waters: Rough south of East Cape and north of Cape Egmont. but decreasing and otherwise slight to moderate. Eastern Tasman Sea: Moderate southerly winds turning to westerly in the southern portion and to south-easterly in the northern: seas slight to moderate. Weather. Occasional showers along the east coast south of East Cape, but improving, and weather probably fair to fine and warmer generally. Cloud increasing later, however, in the western and southern portions of the South Island. WEATHER IN DUNEDIN Weather conditions during Christmas week-end remained unsettled and changeable. The sun failed to make an appearance on Saturday, when grey skies were accompanied by a light to fresh south-westerly wind. Towards evening light rain commenced, and later there were some fairly heavy showers. The maximum temperature was 63deg, and the barometer fell seven points. Intermittent rain on Sunday morning was followed by an improvement in overhead conditions in the afternoon. The total sunshine recorded for the day fell short of five hours by a few minutes. Temperatures remained on a level with the previous day, and by midnight the barometer had risen seven points. ' . Early-morning risers on Boxing Day had their spirits dampened by the sight of rain. Conditions improved later, however, and the sun ( shone almost without interruption during the entire afternoon. A strong swirling south-west wind was disagreeable for people out of doors. At 8 a.m. the barometer reading was 29.70 in, but rose throughout the day to 30.11 in at midnight.

The following observations were taken on the self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin, up to midnight on Saturday, December 24, and Sunday, December 25, and Monday, December 26: Barometer (Saturday)

8 a.m. Noon. 6 p.m. Midnight 29.50 29.50 29.40 29.43 Thermometer 54 62 52 52 Barometer (Sunday) 29.43 29.40 29.43 29.50 Thermometer 54 60 54 50 Barometer (Monday) 29.70 29.75 29.80 30.12 Thermometer 51 61 55 W

Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. Saturday—63deg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. Saturday-^l6deg. Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. Sunday—63deg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. Sunday—sldeg. Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—6ldeg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—49deg. 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 3,65 deg; for week ended December 10. 62deg; for week ended December 17, 65deg; for week ended December 24, 58deg. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight Saturday—.2sin. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight Sunday—.3oin. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—.43in. Rainfall for week ended December 3,2.99 in; for week ended December 10. 1.82 in; for week ended Dec. 17, 1.86 in; for week ended December 24, .88in.

Rainfall . for January. 4.45 in; for February. .67in; for March, 1.13 in; 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; 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—26.9 Bin. Sunshine for 1938 to date—l693hr 30min. Sunshine for week ended December 3. 22hr 20min; for week ended December 10. 42hr 45min; for week ended December 17, 28hr 15min; for week ended December 24, 30hr lOmin. Sunshine for January. 210 hr 35min; for February, 190 hr 20min: for March, 141 hr 45min; for April, 96hr 15min; for May. 140 hr 55min; for June, 78hr 20min; for July, 76hr 30min; for August, 144 hr 50min; for September, 154 hr 25min; for October. 181 hr smin; 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 38min; for 1937, 1559 hr 25min. Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight Saturday—Before noon, nil; after noon, nil. Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight Sunday—Before noon, 3hr lOmin; after noon, lhr 45min. Total, 4hr 55min. Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—Before noon, 2hr 25min; 'after noon, shr lOmin. Total, 7hr 35min. CONDITIONS IN THE NORTH (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND. Dec. 26. Saturday was cloudy and fine, with a moderate wind from the south-west and rain at night. The wind veered from the north-west to the west on Sunday, and there were heavy showers in the morning. The afternoon was fine. The wind again varied from north-west to west to-day, blowing at times from fresh to strong and squally, and showers were experienced during the day. The maximum temperature was 70deg. and the barometric pressure rose to 29.74 in.

WELLINGTON, Dec. 26. Saturday was sunny in the morning, but rain set in about 5 p.m., and continued till 3 a.m. on Christmas Day. Though the weather was threatening at times on Sunday, there were intervals of sunshine, and no ram fell till 9 p.m. A strong and gusty north-west wind prevailed, and changed to a fresh southerly early this morning, the weather continuing cold and showery. Conditions improved during the day, and the afternoon was pleasant. The minimum temperatures on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights were 44.1 deg, 51.2 deg, and 46.1 deg respectively. The maximum temperatures were 61.5 deg, 65deg, and 58.2 deg respectively. At 3.30 p.m. to-day the temperature was 57.7 deg, and the barometer reading was 29.693 in. CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 26. After a frost of 4.2 deg, Saturday was fine, but overcast, with a smattering of rain in the evening. A strong easterly wind prevailed, and the maximum temperature was 62.4 deg. Yesterday was fine and sunny in the early morning, but gradually clouded, and rain fell in the afternoon and evening. A fresh south-west wind prevailed, and the maximum temperature was 66.8 deg. To-day a strong south-west wind prevailed, and the temperature was low, the maximum being 52deg. There were frequent heavy showers in the morning, but the afternoon was fine and fairlv clear. The barometer rose sharply to 29.95 in at 5 p.m. OFFICIAL REPORT (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON. Dec. 26. The following was the official weathei report, at 4 p.m. to-day:— Bar. Ther. Cape Maria Fresh br., cloudy, hazy, rough seas .. 29.87 67 East Cape—S.. fresh br., cloudy, rough seas .. .. 29-58 61 Gisborne—S.S.E., strong br., detached cloud, smooth seas 29.62 64 Napier—S.S.W., fresh br.. overcast, rough seas .. .. 29.62 67 Farewell Spit—N.W.. moderate br., detached cloud, moderate seas •■ 29.64 61 Stephen Island—N.W., fresh br., overcast, moderate seas 29.71 59 Wellington S., strong br.. cloudy, rough seas . .. 29.70 58 Cape Campbell—S.S.W., high wind, cloudy, squally, rough seas 29.68 57 Greymouth—W., gentle br., detached cloud, rough seas 29.68 66 Akaroa Light—S.W., gale, detached cloud, squally, very rough seas 29.75 55 Awarua—S.W., gentle br., cloudy 29.88 60 Puysegur Point—S.S.E., moderate br., overcast, slight seas 29.93 58 Chatham Islands S.S.W., gentle br., cloudy, moderate seas 29.21 58 Sydney—E.N.E., moderate br., cloudy 29.97 76