WEATHER SOUTH CANTERBURY FORECAST
FAIR (Special) WELLINGTON, Feb. 19. Winds—Light to moderate and variable winds with easterly directions predominating. Weather—Morning mist and possibly scattered drizzle, but the weather otherwise mainly fair with moderate to mild temperatures. TIMARU RECORDS Sunrises at Timaru to-day 5.56 a.m ; sets 7.26 p.m. High water at Timaru to-day 6.51 a.m.; 7.15 p.m. PHASES OF THE MOON
After light rain overnight yesterday was mainly fine, but towards evening became overcast, with a slight drizzle. Records yesterday were:— Max. temperature in shade: 66.4. Min. temperature on grass: 55.2. Wind: 5.E.3. Rainfall: ,02in. Rainfall to date this year: 4.34in5. Sunshine: 7.8 hours. Sunshine to date this year: 352.0hr5. IN OTHER CENTRES Temuka: Yesterday was dull and overcast with an easterly wind. Four points of rain fell during the night. The maximum temperature was 64 degrees and the minimum 48. The glass was steady last evening. Waimate for the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. yesterday): Barometer, 29.3; thermometer, maximum 61.2; minimum 53; rain, 3 points; wind gauge, miles run in last 24 hours, 40. Yesterday was mainly sunny with a light breeze in evidence.
— First Quarter .. Feb 23 at 3.40 Dm Full Moon .. .. Mar. 4 at 0.20 a.m. Last Quarter .. Mar. in at 10.0 a.m. New Moon .. Mar. 17 at 11.50 a.m.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CLI, Issue 22202, 20 February 1942, Page 2
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212WEATHER SOUTH CANTERBURY FORECAST Timaru Herald, Volume CLI, Issue 22202, 20 February 1942, Page 2
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