THE WEATHER

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 70, Issue 117, 2 March 1950, Page 4

THE WEATHER

FINE AND SUNNY The weather in Ashburton to-day is fine and sunny with warm temperatures. Although the atmosphere last evening had a decided nip, no frost was recorded. Recordings taken at‘ the Domain meteorological office at 9 o’clock this morning, and having reference to the previous 24 hours were: Maximum temperature 68.4 degrees, minimum 50.0 degrees, earth 61.6 degrees, barometer 29.97 inches. The sun shone for 5.6 hours yesterday. OUTLOOK FAIR \ _____ (P.A.) WELLINGTON, This Day. The Government Meteorologist,. at noon to-day, issued the following statement regarding the weather: General situation: There is a deep depression south of New Zealand. The forecast for the east coast of the South Island from Blenheim to Oamaru to 5 p.m. to-morrow is as follows: — . Moderate north-westerly winds, turning temporarily south-westerly this evening: a few showers following the wind change, but weather otherwise fair to fine and warm to-day, rather cooler to-morrow. Further outlook: Fair.

WEATHER FOR MONTH NORTHERLY WINDS PREDOMINANT The feature qf the 'weather in Ashburton during February was the predominance of northerly winds. The strongest of these, defined as a moderate gale, Avas experienced on February 3, after a drizzle. However, the Aveather generally Avas fine and sunny. During the month the rainfall totalled 4.88 inches, the heaviest fall being on February 17, when 189 points fell. The total fall is the heaviest record for the month of February since 1945, Avhen 10.3 inches were recorded. The highest temperature during the month Avas 92.6 degrees on February 27, this being the hottest day since February of last year, Avhen the hottest day for 28 years was recorded. The lOAvest minimum temperature for the month Avas 38.5 degrees, compared Avith 33.4 degrees for the corresponding period last year. On 26 days the sun shone for 111.2 hours, a considerable decrease on the total for January of this year, Avhen 205.6 hours of shine Avere recorded. The barometer fluctuated during the month from 29.45 inches to 30.02 inches. SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun rose to-day, 6.12 a.m.; sets, 7.14 p.m. Sun rises to-mprroAV, 6.13 a.m.; sets, 7.13 p.m. Full moon, March 4, 10.34 p.m. Last Quarter, March 11, 2.38 p.m. NeAV Moon, March 19, 3.20 a.m. First Quarter, March 27, 8.09 a.m. High tide on the County coast tomorroAv, 3.15 a.m. and 3.38 p.m.