THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23702, 9 January 1939, Page 12

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST MAINLY FAIR TO FINE The following is the official weather forecast: — While the anti-cyclone lying over the Tasman Sea and the North Island has remained almost stationary, depressions continue to pass in the south. The last of one series is now beyond the Chatham Islands, but a new and vigorous one has already advanced on to Tasmania. Indications are for:— Winds. —Light to moderate, southerly to westerly predominating at first, but gradually veering towards the north from Cook Strait southward and becoming strong later in exposed positions. Seas.—New Zealand waters: Slight to moderate; later rising on the west coast south of Taranaki and about Cook and Foveaux Straits. Eastern Tasman Sea: Light to moderate winds between north-west and south-west, with slight to moderate seas, wind and sea later increasing in the southern portion. Weather. —Fair to fine at first, but cloud increasing later in western districts, and rain probably developing within 24 hours in Westland and the far south; temperatures rising. WEATHER IN DUNEDIN After warm, pleasant conditions in the morning, the weather broke on Saturday afternoon, when light showers of rain fell, culminating in a heavy downpour shortly after 5 o’clock. The maximum temperature was 65deg The barometer fell steadily throughout the day. but rose again towards midnight, when it stood at 29.80 in Despite a blustery south-west wind, the weather improved yesterday and the sun shone brightly throughout the greater part of the day. The maximum temperature was 64deg, and the barometer was fairly steady at around 29.85 in. The following observations, were taken on the self recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin, up to midnight on Saturday, January 7, and Sunday. January 8: — Barometer (Saturday) . 8 a.m. Noon. 6 p.m. Midnight. 29.80 29.68 29.67 29.80 . Thermometer 56 65 52 50 Barometer (Sunday) 29.87 29.81 29,91 29.85 Thermometer 53 61 55 M

Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. Saturday—6sdeg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. Saturday—sldeg. Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—64 deg. 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; for December, 63deg. 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, 58deg; for December, 49deg. Average maximum temperature for week ended December 24—58 deg; for week ended December 31—65 deg; for week ended January 7—6Bdeg. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight Saturday—.76in. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—.o2in. Rainfall for week ended December 24—,88in; for week ended December 31—1.22 in; for week ended January 7 —.77in.

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 Tune, 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; for December, 8.59 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; for 1938, 31.33 in. Rainfall for . 1939 to date—.79in. Sunshine for 1939 to date—sßhr 45min. 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; for week ended December 24—30 hr lOmin; for week >ned December 31—36 hr 55min; for week ended January 7 —47 hr 30min. 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; for December, 160 hr 20min. 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; for 1938, 1719 hr 15rhin. Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight Saturday—before noon. Ihr 25min; after neon, nil; total, Ihr 25min, Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—before noon, 7hr 30min; after noon. shr 15min; total, 12hr 45min. IN OTHER CENTRES (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND. Jan. 8. Saturday was fine and cloudy, with a moderate wind veering from south-south-west to west. Rain fell during Saturday night, but to-day was fine and cloudy, with the wind mainly from the south-south-west. The maximum temperature was 72deg, and the barometric pressure, which fell on Saturday night and this morning, rose this afternoon, the reading at 4 p.m. being " OUI WELLINGTON, Jan. 8. With the exception of a few light showers about 4 o’clock the weather on Saturday was sunny and pleasant, with a fresh north-westerly breeze. ■The wind increased to gale force at night, but changed to a light southerly about 2 a.m. To-day was again pleasant and mild. The maximum temperature on Saturday was 62.1 deg, and today it was 60.1 deg. At 3.30 p.m. to-dait lhe barometric pressure was 29.830 m. CHRISTCHURCH, Jan. 8 The week-end was fine in Christchurch, with warm temperatures on Saturday morning, but the sky clouded over in the afternoon. The weather to-day was cloudy in the morning and brilliantly fine in the afternoon, with a livht easterly wind. The barometer reading at 5 p.m. was 29.96 in, and it was steady. OFFICIAL report (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON, Jan. 8. The following was the official weather report at 4 p.m. to-day:— H Bar. Thcr. Cape Maria —S.S.W.. gentle br., cloudy, mist, moderate

seas Auckland—S.S.W., moderate br.. overcast .. 29.96 68 East Cape.—S., slight br., cloudv, haze, smooth seas .. 29.80 68 Gisborne—S.E., moderate br„ overcast, slight seas .. .. 29.85 67 Cape Egmont—S.W., moderate br., detached cloud, rough seas 20.93 08 Napier—E.S.E., moderate br„ overcast, moderate seas .. 29.82 69 Wanganui—W.N.W., moderate br., overcast, considerable seas 29.02 65

Farewell Spit—S.W., strong br. t cloudy, moderate seas 29.82 64 Stephen Island—S.E., gentle br., detached cloud, smooth seas 29.8j3 57 Wellington—S.S.E., gentle br.. overcast, slight swell 29.83 61 Cape Campbell—S.E., light air, cloudy, smooth seas 29.85 60 Greymouth—S., moderate br., detached cloud, considerable swell .. .. • .. 29.93 63 Akaroa Light—N.E., fresh br., blue sky, moderate seas .. Bluff—W.S.W., fresh br., blue sky 29.84 57 29.83 58 Puysegur, Point — W.N.W., strong br., blue sky, moderate swell 29.89 56 Chatham Islands—W.S.W., high wind, cloudy, very rough seas 29.49 55 Sydney—E„ moderate br 29.85 82 Hobart—N.W., fresh br., cloudy 29.56 80