JULY 30.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 931

ABSTRACT of METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS, New Zealand, for the Quarter ending 30th June, 1885.

| STATIONS. | BAROMETER. Corrected and reduced to Sea Level. | | TEMPERATURE (FAHR.) FROM SELF-REGISTERING INSTRUMENTS, READ IN MORNING FOR TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PREVIOUSLY. | | | | | | | COMPUTED FROM OBSERVATIONS. | | RAIN. | | WIND. | | CLOUD. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Mean Reading. | Extreme Range. | In Shade. | | | | | | | Mean Elastic Force of Vapour. | Mean degree of Moist. (Saturation=100) | Total Fall in Month (inches). | Number of Days on which Rain fell. | Average Daily Force in Miles for Month. | Maximum Velocity in Miles in any 24 Hours and Date. | Mean Amount for Month (0 to 10). |
| | | | Mean Temp. | Mean Daily Range. | Extremes. | | | Maximum Temperature in Sun's Rays. | Minimum Temperature on Grass. | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Max. Temp. | Min. Temp. | Range. | | | | | | | | | |

APRIL.

| AUCKLAND | 30·240 | ·950 | 59·5 | 12·6 | 70·0 | 48·0 | 22·0 | 140·0 | 38·0 | ·359 | 71 | ·540 | 12 | 94 | 380, 29th | 4·6 |
| Previous 19 years... | 30·052 | ... | 61·7 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ·429 | 76 | 2·828 | 12 | ... | ... | ... |
| WELLINGTON | 30·155 | ·799 | 55·1 | 13·1 | 68·0 | 40·0 | 28·0 | 130·0 | 36·0 | ·366 | 84 | 2·760 | 11 | 122 | 430, 20th | 3·6 |
| Previous 19 years... | 30·053 | ... | 57·0 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ·357 | 76 | 3·525 | 10 | ... | ... | ... |
| LINCOLN | 30·233 | ·864 | 51·5 | 21·4 | 74·8 | 29·2 | 45·6 | .. | .. | ·276 | 74 | ·546 | 5 | 166 | 335, 3rd | 5·6 |
| Christchurch, previous 19 years | 30·036 | ... | 53·8 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ·334 | 77 | 1·803 | 7 | ... | ... | ... |
| DUNEDIN | 30·267 | ·917 | 52·2 | 13·4 | 73·0 | 38·0 | 35·0 | 122·0 | 31·0 | ·287 | 74 | 2·938 | 15 | 69 | 200, 3rd | 5·5 |
| Previous 19 years... | 30·000 | ... | 51·9 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ·292 | 75 | 2·194 | 12 | ... | ... | ... |

MAY.

| AUCKLAND | 30·170 | ·700 | 56·2 | 11·2 | 65·5 | 40·0 | 25·5 | 124·0 | 30·0 | ·335 | 73 | 4·640 | 19 | 164 | 394, 21st | 6·7 |
| Previous 19 years... | 29·997 | ... | 57·0 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ·384 | 80 | 4·083 | 20 | ... | ... | ... |
| WELLINGTON | 30·005 | ·715 | 51·5 | 10·6 | 62·0 | 38·0 | 24·0 | 116·0 | 34·0 | ·336 | 88 | 5·179 | 25 | 195 | 345, 3rd | 5·3 |
| Previous 19 years... | 29·930 | ... | 52·9 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ·306 | 76 | 4·707 | 14 | ... | ... | ... |
| LINCOLN | 30·066 | 1·231 | 46·7 | 19·6 | 65·4 | 25·8 | 39·6 | 118·0 | 16·6 | ·244 | 79 | 1·502 | 13 | 185 | 335, 9th and 10th | 5·0 |
| Christchurch, previous 19 years | 29·863 | ... | 48·0 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ·276 | 80 | 2·238 | 9 | ... | ... | ... |
| DUNEDIN | 30·083 | 1·141 | 46·4 | 11·9 | 61·0 | 35·0 | 26·0 | 100·0 | 32·0 | ·239 | 79 | 1·622 | 17 | 98 | 370, 26th | 5·8 |
| Previous 19 years... | 29·855 | ... | 47·2 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ·240 | 76 | 3·640 | 13 | ... | ... | ... |

JUNE.

| AUCKLAND | 30·330 | 1·260 | 53·9 | 10·3 | 62·5 | 40·0 | 22·5 | 118·0 | 29·0 | ·332 | 79 | 2·160 | 12 | 129 | 659, 26th | 6·8 |
| Previous 19 years... | 29·921 | ... | 53·3 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ·338 | 83 | 4·774 | 21 | ... | ... | ... |
| WELLINGTON | 30·157 | 1·064 | 49·9 | 11·6 | 60·3 | 34·5 | 25·8 | 115·0 | 29·5 | ·296 | 83 | 3·870 | 9 | 172 | 500, 7th and 18th | 3·8 |
| Previous 19 years... | 29·895 | ... | 49·0 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ·279 | 80 | 5·213 | 14 | ... | ... | ... |
| LINCOLN | 30·205 | 1·095 | 46·3 | 20·7 | 69·2 | 22·0 | 47·2 | 112·0 | 15·8 | ·225 | 73 | 1·396 | 3 | 145 | 330, 7th | 4·0 |
| Christchurch, previous 19 years | 29·894 | ... | 43·2 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ·244 | 86 | 3·114 | 12 | ... | ... | ... |
| DUNEDIN | 30·200 | 1·043 | 46·9 | 12·2 | 66·0 | 32·0 | 34·0 | 96·0 | 25·0 | ·236 | 74 | ·576 | 9 | 120 | 290, 10th | 5·3 |
| Previous 19 years... | 29·848 | ... | 43·7 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ·226 | 79 | 3·641 | 13 | ... | ... | ... |

NOTES FOR APRIL.

Auckland.—A fine month, with small total rainfall, although light showers at times; maximum rainfall on 29th, ·19in.; prevailing S. wind and moderate, except strong from N.E on 29th.

Wellington.—From 1st up to 17th very fine, bright, pleasant weather, with moderate winds, chiefly from N.E. and S.E.; night of 17th changed from N.W. to S.E., and heavy rain; strong S.E. wind on 18th and 19th, with rain, heavy gusts at times; from 20th to 28th generally fine, bright, cold weather, with occasional light showers, wind S.; last two days wet and unpleasant. Maximum rain on 19th, ·67in.; prevailing N.W. and S.E. winds, and moderate; foggy on 23rd.

Lincoln.—Fine weather, with slight rainfall, the maximum recorded on 30th, ·262in.; moderate wind.

Dunedin.—Rather a showery month, although some fine days at intervals; maximum rainfall recorded on 29th, 1·08in.; prevailing S.W. wind, and light; fog on 18th, 29th, and 30th.

GENERAL REMARKS.—Fine weather, with generally light wind and small rainfall

NOTES FOR MAY.

Auckland.—Early part tolerably fine, though showery; latter, wet, unpleasant weather; maximum rain recorded on 22nd, 1·53in.; prevailing wind, S.W., and often strong; fog on 18th.

Wellington.—A very wet month almost throughout, at times bright during day, but wet nights; prevailing N.W. and S.E. winds, and frequently stormy and cold; hail on 14th and 15th; cold in early part of month, but on the whole temperature above the average. Maximum rainfall on 26th, ·800in.; average dewpoint, 48·1; average humidity, 80.

Lincoln.—On the whole a showery month; the maximum rainfall recorded on 10th, ·286in.; wind generally moderate, but strong on 9th and 10th.

Dunedin.—Very changeable weather, with light wind, chiefly from S.W., and showery; maximum rain recorded on 26th, ·516in.; strong wind on 4th from S.W.; fog on 22nd.

GENERAL REMARKS.—Showery weather during this month, but no very heavy falls of rain. Wind, on the whole, moderate; temperature below average.

NOTES FOR JUNE.

Auckland.—A fine month; maximum rain recorded on 9th, ·75in.; prevailing N. and N.E. winds, and strong towards latter part, especially on 19th and 26th; fog on 15th and 16th.

Wellington.—From 1st to 6th fine, with N.W. wind and fresh, strong on 6th; 7th to 10th showery, strong N.W. wind on 7th; from 11th to 17th very fine pleasant weather, some frosty nights, strong N.W. wind on 16th and 17th; showery on 18th, and 1·45in. rain recorded on 19th, the maximum for month; 20th to 27th fine, and light easterly winds and frosty nights, last three days of month showery; thunder on 8th; fog on 25th, 26th, and 27th. Average dewpoint, 44·7; average humidity, 83.

Lincoln.—Generally fine, with small rainfall and moderate wind; maximum rainfall recorded on 9th, ·57in.

Dunedin.—Remarkably fine; small rainfall, in light showers, and maximum recorded on 22nd, ·14in. Variable wind and light; fog on 17th and 29th.

GENERAL REMARKS.—Fine weather during this period for time of year; little rain and moderate or light wind; temperature rather above the average.

J. HECTOR, Inspector.