Notes on the Weather in 1894

Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Volume 27, 1894, Page 698

Remarks on the Weather During 1894. January.—Fine in North; showery over centre, especially during latter part; and wet and unpleasant in South; generally moderate winds. February.—Latter part showery in North; very wet over centre, and strong N.W. and S.E. winds; and showery and cold weather in South, with prevailing S.W. winds. March.—Fine in North, with prevailing S.W. wind; still showery over centre, chiefly from N.W.: and wet in South, with prevailing moderate S.W. winds. April.—Generally fine weather throughout; strong N.W. winds over centre, otherwise moderate; rather showery in extreme South. May.—Showery weather generally with moderate variable winds; high winds in South from S.W. June.—A wet month generally, with prevailing strong S.E. and N.W. winds. July.—Showery in North and over centre, and strong winds with thunder on 10th, 19th, and 20th, and hail on 20th and 26th; fine in South, and light winds. August.—Wet in North, and strong S.W. winds, with thunder on 2nd and 29th; over centre showery, but some fine days, prevailing N.W. wind and strong during end of month; in South showery, but moderate rainfall, prevailing S.W. winds. September.—In the North unpleasant showery weather, with strong N.E. and S.W. winds, frequent thunder and hail; also showery over centre, with prevailing southerly winds and strong; in South wet early part, but fine towards end of month, with moderate winds. October.—Very fine, bright, dry weather throughout during this period, with moderate winds. November.—Weather generally showery throughout, with strong N.W. winds over centre; and hailstorms in South on 3rd and 27th. December.—Very fine in North, with fresh N.E. winds towards end; also fine over centre, with prevailing N.W. winds; fine in South, with prevailing W. winds.