THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23796, 1 May 1939, Page 6

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST MAINLY FAIR TO FINE The following is the official weather forecast:— A depression is now centred northeast of East Cape, and is moving away eastward, while an anti-cyclone still covers the Eastern Tasman Sea and the South Island, Pressure has risen over Tasmania. Indications are for:— Winds.—South-easterlies prevailing from Nelson and Marlborough northwards. still of gale force over parts of the North Island, but gradually decreasing and elsewhere moderate variables over the South Island, with east to north predominating. Seas.—New Zealand waters; Rough to high in and north of Cook Strait, elsewhere slight to moderate. Eastern Tasman Sea: Variable winds, with light to moderate east to north predominating; seas slight to moderate. Weather.—Further rain In eastern and northern districts of the North Island, but mainly light and scattered except between Hawke’s Bay and East Cape, and conditions gradually improving from the west; fair to fine over the South Island; temperatures cool, with some light frosts, but becoming milder. WEATHER IN DUNEDIN The weather during the week-end was fine with mild temperatures during the days and clear nights. On Saturday there was bright sunshine with a light north-easterly breeze. The maximum temperature was 62 degrees and the barometer fluctuated between 30.32 and 30.44 inches. Similar conditions with slightly cooler temperatures prevailed yesterday, the maximum being 56 degrees. The barometer was steady at 30.39 inches, but rose last night to 30.55 inches. The following observations were taken on the self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin, up to midnight on Saturday. April 29. and Sunday, April 30:—

Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. Saturday—62deg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. Saturday—44deg. Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—s6deg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—42deg. Average maximum temperature for January—-65deg; for February—69deg; for March—64deg; for April—63deg. Average minimum temperature for January—49deg; for February—sldeg; for March 51deg; for April 47deg. Average maximum temperature for week ended April I—66deg; for week ended April B—64deg; for week ended April 15—66 deg: for week ended April 22—65 deg; for week ended April 29 59deg. . , Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight Saturday—Nil. . Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—Nil. Rainfall for week ended April 1— ,04in; for week ended April 8—.24m; for week ended April 15—. Olin; for week ended April 22—.55in; for week ended April 29—.37in. Rainfall for January—2.oom; for February—l.ssin for March —.93in; for A Rainfall far 1932—29.83 in; for 1933 33.04 in; for 1934—29.28 in; for 1935 27.13 in; for 1936—36.37 in; for 1937 31.19 in; for 1938 —31.33 in. Rainfall for 1939 to date-5.65m. Sunshine for 1939 to date—6s4hr 35min. , , * , Sunshine for week ended April i 33hr 15min; for week ended April 8— 28hr 50min; for week ended April 15— 31hr lOmin: for week ended April 11-18 hr; 18hr; for week ended April 29 — 3-nr Sunshine for January— 2o7hr 55min: for February— l9Bhr smm; for March —l2shr 35min; for April—ls4hr 20mm. Sunshine for 1932-1705 hr; for 19331954Jhr; for 1934—1565 hr; for 1935 1867 hr 6min; for 1936. 1491 hr 38mm, for 1937—1559 hr 25mm; for 1938—1719 hr 15 Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight Saturday-Before noon, 3hr 55min; after noon. 2hr 40mm. Total, Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday —before noon, 4hr 20min; after noon, 3hr 30mm. lotal. 7hr 50min. CONDITIONS IN THE NORTH (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND, Apl. 30. Heavy rain fell throughout yesterday. the fall for the 24 hours being 1.60 inches. The barometer fell to 29.75 inches in the afternoon, but then rose steadily, registering 30,05 inches a*- 6 p.m. to-day. The weather to-day was fine with a moderate to fresh southerly breeze. The maximum temperature was 66 degrees. WELLINGTON, Apl. 30. The weather yesterday was cloudy to overcast, with occasional very light showers. This morning the sky was overcast, but in the afternoon the clouds broke and the sun shone most of the time. A fresh south-east wind blew throughout and the air was cool, the maximum temperature being 54.8 degrees. At 3 p.m. the barometer reading was 1026.2 millibars. CHRISTCHURCH, Apl. 30. The weather yesterday was showery with a light south-westerly wind. Today was fine with intermittent sunshine and a light north-easterly wind. The barometer rose throughout the day to 30.04 inches at 5 p.m. OFFICIAL REPORT (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON, Apl. 30. The following was the official weather

8 a.m. Barometer (Saturday) Noon. 6 p.m. Midnight. 30.32 30.35 30.37 30.38 45 Thermometer 59 50 60 30.44 Barometer (Sunday) 30.39 30.52 30.5043 Thermometer 55 51 48

report at 4 p.m. to-day:— Bar. Then Cape Maria—S.E. strong bn. overcast, hazy, squally, rough seas .. .. . • • • . •• 1017 64 Auckland—S.E., gentle br., 1016 66 overcast Gisborne—S., high wind, over.1020 58 cast, rain • Cape Egmont—S.E., gale, de1019 58 tached cloud, rough seas Napier—S.E., moderate br„ overcast, threatening, rough 1023 59 seas • Farewell Spit—E.S.E.. gentle br„ detached cloud, mode1025 58 rate seas Stephen Island—S.E.. strong 1025 52 bn, blue sky, rough seas .. Wellington—S.S.E.. moderate br., cloudy. moderate 54 seas 1026 Cape Campbell—S.S.E., light 1026 55 air, cloudy, slight seas Greymouth—S.S.W., gentle br., 1024 59 blue sky Akaroa Light—B., slight br.. 1027 50 blue sky, smooth seas .. .. Puysegur Point—S., light air. 1028 58 blue sky, smooth seas Sydney—SW.. gentle br., 1016 62 overcast Hobart—N.N.W., slight br.. 1020 64 detached cloud