Notes on the Weather for 1896

Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Volume 29, 1896, Page 640

January.—Generally fine in North and over centre, with strong S.W. and N.W. winds, and thunder early part. In South showery and changeable. February.—In extreme North very fine; over centre heavy rain early and latter part of month; winds N.W., and frequently strong. In South fine, with light winds. March.—Fine in North; over centre heavy rain during latter part; and strong N.W. and S.E. winds; in South changeable weather. April.—Heavy rain in North and centre, with prevailing S.W. and N.W. winds; with thunder over centre; in South showery and unsettled. May.—Generally showery weather throughout, but not a heavy total rainfall; moderate winds. June.—Fine early part of month in North, but showery towards end; over centre heavy rain generally; moderate winds. In South fine, with light showers. July.—Very wet weather throughout; prevailing S.W. and N.W. winds, and often strong; thunder in early part of month in North. August.—Generally showery during this month, and moderate winds; occasional snow and cold weather in South. September.—Wet early and latter part of month in North and over centre; prevailing N.W. and S.W. winds, and frequently strong; snow and hail towards end of month. In South fine weather. October.—Fine in North, but strong S.W. winds prevailed; over centre showery, but fine at intervals, and strong N.W. winds. In South showery, with hail towards end, and prevailing S.W. winds. November.—Generally fine weather in North and over centre, but strong S.W. winds in North; snow (on hills) and hail in early part over centre. In South cold wet weather, with snow, early part of month; winds S.W. December.—Fine weather throughout, with moderate winds.