✨ Meteorological Observations
REMARKS.
Of the 187 days upon which Rain fell, 62 were fine in the day time, the rain falling during the night, thus making 211 fine working days.
Of the 64·98 inches of Rain, 26·84 inches fell on 18 days.
The Greatest Fall of Rain, 2·38 inches in one day, in the month of June.
The Greatest number of consecutive Days, without Rain—8 in the months March, April, May, November, and December.
THERMOMETER.
The Highest Temperature in the Sun's Rays—118°.
The Highest Temperature in the Shade—83°.
The Lowest Temperature in the Shade—23°.
The Mean Temperature in the Shade—57°7′.
The Mean Average Daily Range—17·6.
BAROMETER.
The Highest—30·496.
The Lowest—28·942.
The Mean—29·897.
In July, 1 Gale, S.E., 20 hours duration.
" 1 " N.W., a few hours duration.
In August, 1 Gale, N.W.,
In September, 1 Gale, S.W., 36 hours duration
" 2 " N.W., one 24 hours duration.
" 2 " N.E., one 36 "
" 1 " S.E., 30 "
In November, 1 Gale, S.W., 24 hours duration.
" 1 " W., 36 "
" 1 " N.E., a few hours duration.
In December, 2 Gales, S.W.,
" 1 " S.E., } moderate.
All the Shocks of Earthquakes were very slight.
E. L. HUMPHRIES,
Meteorological Registrar.
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Taranaki Provincial Gazette 1864, No 22
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Abstract of Meteorological Observations at New Plymouth, Taranaki
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🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceMeteorological, Observations, Weather, Taranaki, New Plymouth, Barometer, Thermometer, Rain, Wind, Thunder, Lightning, Frosts, Fogs, Earthquakes
- E. L. Humphries, Meteorological Registrar
- E. L. Humphries, Meteorological Registrar