THE WEATHER

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20895, 26 November 1937, Page 2

THE WEATHER

TIMARU RECORDS (Corrected to Summer Time.) Sun rose at Timaru to-day 4.51 a.m.; sets 7.38 p.m. High water at Timaru to-day 10.16 a.m.; 10.37 p.m. PHASES OF THE MOON Last Quarter .. Nov. 26, 12.4 a.m. CONDITIONS IN TIMARU A strong southerly wind arose on Wednesday night and in the early mornin- yesterday there was a heavy fall of rain and hail. The shower was of short duration, however, but the wind continued boisterous and chilly. By daylight the sky had cleared considerably. Conditions during the day. although sunny, were spoiled by the wind, but in the evening the weather was calm and pleasant. Records at Timaru Park yesterday were:— Barometer—29.4o. Max. temp.—63.2. Min. temp, on grass—47.l. Frost—Nil. Wind—S.W. 6. Rainfall— .02in. Rainfall to date this year—l7.B3in. Rainfall to date last year—2s.o9lll. Sunshine—lo. 6 hours. Sunshine to date this year—l6l7.6 hours.

IN OTHER CENTRES Christchurch: A south-westerly gale blew in Christchurch yesterday morning bringing occasional showers of rain. The weather cleared during the afternoon and the wind moderated considerably. The maximum temperature was 58.1 degrees. The barometer showed a rising tendency and registered 29.66 in at 5 p.m. Ashburton: Conditions were dull and bleak yesterday morning, with an overcast sky and a south-west wind blowing strongly at times. Four points of rain were recorded in the last 24 hours. Geraldine: Dull and overcast in the morning, bright sunshine later; fresh southerly wind. Rainfall at "Waitui” recorded at 9 a.m. yesterday, five points. Temuka: After a dull morning ~.th a strong wind from the south, the afternoon was fine although the wind did not abate. Three points of rain was recorded on Wednesday evening. The maximum temperature was 65 degrees and the minimum 39. The glass was

rising last evening. Waimate (foi* the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. yesterday): Thermometer, maximum 65, minimum 40; rain. 13 points; bright sunshine, 6 hours 24 minutes, wind gauge, miles run in last 24 hours, 172. On Wednesday evening a strong wind blew up later developing into heavy rain. Yesterday was fine with a cold wind blowing. Dunedin: Heavy rain showers fell yesterday morning but the remainder of the day was fine with a strong south-west wind and passing clouds. Temperatures were mild and the barometer rose to 29.60 inches. CANTERBURY FORECAST Special to “ The Timaru Herald." Winds: Strong South-westerly reaching gale force in some exposed positions, but gradually moderating. Weather: Cold and changeable with passing showers in many places and some hail, but improving during Friday. Feas: Rough to high.