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Title: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: JennyLeez on December 29, 2013, 12:01:07 AM
Discuss the current or recent weather in your region or elsewhere for this week 29th December to the 4th of January 2014.

Enjoy the first week of the New Year and all the best for whatever may lay a head  :)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Hank13 on December 29, 2013, 07:14:49 AM
Ashburton @ 07:02 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 15.6°C 
 There has been   2.0 mm of Rain and still raining
 Current wind is now 7.6 km/h,E
 Baro is 1009.7 hpa (Steady)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: TonyC on December 29, 2013, 09:29:32 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 09:25 AM on the 29/12/13

Yet another bleak day. Thick fog and rain.

The overnight temperature low was 15.8°C timed at 12:00 AM
The outside temperature presently is 16.3°C
The windchill temperature is 16.3°C
The wind is currently blowing from NNE at a speed of 0 km/h
The strongest gust in the last hour was at 6.4 kmh NNE and the average windspeed in the last hour was 0.6 km/h
The barometer reading is at 1006.5 hpa and Steady at the rate of -0.0hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 4.2 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 15 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period.

The solar reading is 12 % with an energy ready of 81W/M2.
00:00 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Light rain

Updated version of this report can be viewed at:- http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Phil on December 29, 2013, 10:09:41 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

19.1 degrees
88% Humidity
Calm
Nil Rain
Barometer on 1007.5
Solar 234

Overcast and dull, mild though at 19 degrees
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Rex on December 29, 2013, 12:23:04 PM
Mahia Beach

cloud cover ------ 95%
wind ------ calm
rain -------- odd shower
temp ------ 21.4 in  / 20.0 out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: JennyLeez on December 29, 2013, 12:47:59 PM
Wairoa at 12:40
Showers, Light Breeze and Mild.
The Over Night Temp Low was  15.8 °C
Rainfall of  4.2 mm since midnight.
Current Temp Outside is  18.8 °C
Latest Wind Gust  7.2 km/h with speed of  3.6 km/h  from the SW
Barometer is currently sitting on 1007.8 hPa
 0.0 sunshine hours so far today.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Mark on December 29, 2013, 01:35:53 PM
RAIN AND 17C.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: ato2 on December 29, 2013, 07:00:06 PM
New Plymouth: Humid and mostly sunny today again- got a pathetic 4mm overnight. Reached 24 degrees.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Hank13 on December 30, 2013, 08:07:50 AM
Ashburton @ 08:02 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 16.0°C with cloud cover No Rain or wind
 Baro is 997.7 hpa (Falling slowly)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: TonyC on December 30, 2013, 08:19:55 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 08:15 AM on the 30/12/13

Current conditions are cloudy with weak sunlight showing through. Best it's been for days!

The overnight temperature low was 14.3°C timed at 5:49 AM
The outside temperature presently is 16.7°C
The windchill temperature is 16.7°C
The wind is currently blowing from SW at a speed of 2 km/h
The strongest gust in the last hour was at 9.7 kmh SW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 0.9 km/h
The barometer reading is at 996.1 hpa and Falling slowly at the rate of -0.7hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.8 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 16 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period.

The solar reading is 100 % with an energy ready of 420W/M2.
00:12 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Sunny/Dry

Updated version of this report can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Phil on December 30, 2013, 08:44:47 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

17.3 degrees
97% Humidity
Calm
0.2mm of rain
Barometer on 1002.1
Solar 279

Dull, but the sun is trying to break through, calm
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: ato2 on December 30, 2013, 09:05:41 AM
New Plymouth: humid, 94%, 18 degrees, light NE. Couple of passing showers, with sun again.
Got over 6mm in the past 24 hrs, so that helps.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: JennyLeez on December 30, 2013, 10:46:10 AM
Overcast, calm and warm here.

The Over Night Temp Low was  17.1 °C
Currently 23.1 with 73% humidity.
Rainfall of  6.9 mm since midnight.
1.2 sunshine hours so far today.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Rex on December 30, 2013, 12:46:29 PM
Mahia Beach

Warm
cloud cover ------ 75%
wind ------ lite  NE
rain -------- odd  shower
temp ------ 23.2 in  /  22.6 out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: TonyC on December 31, 2013, 08:17:19 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 08:15 AM on the 31/12/13

Mostly cloudy after a clear sky sunrise.

The overnight temperature low was 13.3°C timed at 5:49 AM
The outside temperature presently is 13.8°C
The windchill temperature is 13.8°C
The wind is currently blowing from WSW at a speed of 0 km/h
The strongest gust in the last hour was at 9.7 kmh W and the average windspeed in the last hour was 2.0 km/h
The barometer reading is at 1002.0 hpa and Rising slowly at the rate of +0.8hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.0 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 16 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period.

The solar reading is 35 % with an energy ready of 135W/M2.
00:42 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Dry

Updated version of this report can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Phil on December 31, 2013, 08:52:01 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

17.7 degrees
57% Humidity
6kph NW wind
Nil Rain
Barometer on 1005.8
Solar 608

Fine and sunny, what more can I say
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Hank13 on December 31, 2013, 11:46:57 AM
Ashburton @ 11:44 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 22.8°C with a bright sunny and clear sky.no rain
 Current wind is now 19.0 km/h,NW
 Baro is 1003.5 hpa (Steady)
 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: ato2 on December 31, 2013, 02:39:50 PM
New Plymouth: 20 degrees, sunny, blue skies, light breeze.
It has been another very sunny year.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Rex on December 31, 2013, 02:56:08 PM
Mahia Beach

Warm
cloud cover ------ 0%
wind ------ lite  NNE
rain -------- nil
temp ------ 24.0 in  / 19.0 out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Hank13 on January 01, 2014, 08:04:11 AM
Ashburton @ 08:02 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 12.5°C overcast with no wind or rain
 Baro is 1003.4 hpa (Steady)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: TonyC on January 01, 2014, 08:21:41 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 08:20 AM on the 01/01/14

Strong winds with overcast sky. One patch of blue out to sea.

The overnight temperature low was 11.8°C timed at 4:00 AM
The outside temperature presently is 15.4°C
The windchill temperature is 15.4°C
The wind is currently blowing from SW at a speed of 3 km/h
The strongest gust in the last hour was at 25.9 kmh WNW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 9.0 km/h
The barometer reading is at 1003.0 hpa and Steady at the rate of -0.4hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.0 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 0 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period.

The solar reading is 14 % with an energy ready of 56W/M2.
00:14 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Dry

Updated version of this report can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Phil on January 01, 2014, 09:07:50 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

16.8 degrees
78% Humidity
6kph NW wind gusting to 33 kph
Nil Rain
barometer on 1011.2
Solar 599

Sunny and windy
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: JennyLeez on January 01, 2014, 09:10:59 AM
Nice in Wairoa for the first day of the year :)

Sunny, Light Breeze and Mild.
The Over Night Temp Low was  11.6 °C
Current Temp Outside is  20.7 °C
Latest Wind Gust  13.3 km/h with speed of  9.7 km/h  from the N
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Rex on January 01, 2014, 11:58:10 AM
Mahia Beach

Warm
cloud cover ------ 15%
wind ------ calm
rain -------- nil
temp ------ 24.4 in  /  23.5   out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: ato2 on January 01, 2014, 07:50:08 PM
Sunny much of the day but got a very heavy downpour as I was driving back into the city. it was difficult to see and a very busy road.
Humid, light winds, 21 degrees maximum
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Hank13 on January 02, 2014, 07:32:23 AM
Ashburton @ 07:31 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 12.4°C with high overcast cloud
 No rain and very little wind from the NW
 Baro is 1002.6 hpa (Steady)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: TonyC on January 02, 2014, 08:10:02 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 08:05 AM on the 02/01/14

High cloud cover with patches of blue and a brisk W- NW wind.

The overnight temperature low was 15.1°C timed at 1:40 AM
The outside temperature presently is 17.2°C
The windchill temperature is 16.9°C
The wind is currently blowing from WNW at a speed of 8 km/h
The strongest gust in the last hour was at 22.5 kmh NW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 0.9 km/h
The barometer reading is at 1002.6 hpa and Steady at the rate of +0.2hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.0 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 0 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period.

The solar reading is 54 % with an energy ready of 188W/M2.
00:00 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Mainly cloudy/Dry

Updated version of this report can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Phil on January 02, 2014, 08:56:27 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

16.1 degrees
77% Humidity
10 kph NW wind gusting to 35 kph
Nil rain
Barometer on 1011.5
Solar 438

Fine & Sunny, a few clouds about, Moderate NW wind
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Rex on January 02, 2014, 10:58:41 AM
Mahia Beach

Warm
cloud cover ------ 35%
wind ------ calm
rain -------- nil
temp ------ 24.7 in  / 23.0 out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: JennyLeez on January 02, 2014, 11:02:14 AM
Wairoa at 11:00
Sunny, Calm and Warm.
The Over Night Temp Low was  13.0 °C

Current Temp Outside is  24.4 °C with Humidity  34 % and Dew Point  7.5 °C
Latest Wind Gust  12.2 km/h with speed of  12.2 km/h  from the N
Wind Chill is  24.4 °C
Barometer is currently sitting on 1012.1 hPa
Solar is  915 W/m^2 with 4.4 sunshine hours so far today.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: ato2 on January 02, 2014, 01:53:47 PM
New Plymouth: 21 degrees, sunny, light breezes.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: TonyC on January 03, 2014, 08:42:22 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 08:40 AM on the 03/01/14

Shower of rain a moment ago, but sun out again. Mostly cloudy.

The overnight temperature low was 15.1°C timed at 3:11 AM
The outside temperature presently is 18.0°C
The windchill temperature is 18.0°C
The wind is currently blowing from WNW at a speed of 3 km/h
The strongest gust in the last hour was at 17.7 kmh SW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 3.1 km/h
The barometer reading is at 989.4 hpa and Falling at the rate of -1.0hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.6 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 1 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period.

The solar reading is 100 % with an energy ready of 531W/M2.
00:06 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Sunny/Moderate drizzle

Updated version of this report can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Phil on January 03, 2014, 08:59:11 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

17.8 degrees
85% Humidity
40 kph NW wind
Nil rain
Barometer on 1000.5
Solar 169

Being buffered by strong NW wind, a lot of stuff being blown around the section, wind not expected to ease and rain in the forecast
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: JennyLeez on January 03, 2014, 10:56:59 AM
Wairoa at 10:50
Sunny, Windy and Warm.
The Over Night Temp Low was  17.6 °C
Current Temp Outside is  25.2 °C
Latest Wind Gust  40.3 km/h with speed of  35.6 km/h  from the N
Wind Chill is  25.2 °C
Barometer is currently sitting on 1005.7 hPa
Solar is  889 W/m^2 with 4.9 sunshine hours so far today.
UV is 4
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Hank13 on January 04, 2014, 07:19:14 AM
Ashburton @ 07:17 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 9.3°C with high cloud no rain and very little wind from the WSW
 Baro is 998.8 hpa (Rising slowly)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: ato2 on January 04, 2014, 08:10:45 AM
New Plymouth: sunny, calm, 18 degrees
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: TonyC on January 04, 2014, 08:28:05 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 08:25 AM on the 04/01/14

After a dawn clear sky, it has changed to full cloud cover.

The overnight temperature low was 16.1°C timed at 5:41 AM
The outside temperature presently is 17.4°C
The windchill temperature is 17.0°C
The wind is currently blowing from W at a speed of 8 km/h
The strongest gust in the last hour was at 20.9 kmh W and the average windspeed in the last hour was 7.0 km/h
The barometer reading is at 998.2 hpa and Steady at the rate of +0.5hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.0 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 1 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period.

The solar reading is 51 % with an energy ready of 213W/M2.
00:00 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Mainly cloudy/Dry

Updated version of this report can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: Phil on January 04, 2014, 08:42:42 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

15.9 degrees
86% Humidity
10 kph NW wind gusting to 46 kph
Nil Rain
Barometer on 1005.4
Solar 183

Overcast with a moderate NW wind gusting to 46 kph
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat January 2014 Week 1
Post by: JennyLeez on January 04, 2014, 09:13:23 AM
Wairoa at 09:10
Sunny with cloud patches, Calm and Warm.
The Over Night Temp Low was a very warm 19.6 °C

Current Temp Outside is  24.1 °C
Latest Wind Gust  14.8 km/h with speed of  12.2 km/h  from the NW

Barometer is currently sitting on 1005.5 hPa
2.2 sunshine hours so far today.