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Title: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: JennyLeez on July 06, 2014, 12:00:32 AM
Discuss the current or recent weather in your region or elsewhere for this week 6th to the 12th of July 2014.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: JennyLeez on July 06, 2014, 01:12:56 PM
Beaut day in Wairoa, sunny and warm.

I will be resting up for the mens finals tonight :)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Valerie on July 06, 2014, 01:29:21 PM
Waipukurau.

Jolly nice day here too. Sunny and that terrible wind is long gone.
13 in the shade.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: TonyC on July 06, 2014, 03:00:35 PM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 2:55 PM on the 06/07/14

It's been a fine sunny morning, though a bone chilling wind for the Port Robinson /Trees for Canterbury planting day. We hosted the after match barbecue.  It has clouded over now, but remaining reasonably fine.

The overnight temperature low was 4.6°C timed at 7:34 AM
The outside temperature presently is 10.6°C
The windchill temperature is 10.6°C
The wind is currently blowing from S at a speed of 0 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 19.3 kmh SSE and the average windspeed in the last hour was 2.2 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 20.9 km/h at 3:35 AM
The barometer reading is at 1017.0 hpa and Rising slowly 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 with amount totalling 3.0 mm

The solar reading is 59 % with an energy ready of 151W/M2.
04:17 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Mainly cloudy/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:- http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: ato2 on July 06, 2014, 04:43:03 PM
New Plymouth: sunny day, a little cloud, 14 degrees
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Phil on July 07, 2014, 07:40:33 AM
Belmont. Lower Hutt

5.7 degrees
97% Humidity
Calm
0.2mm of rain
Barometer on 1029
Solar 0

Dull and grey

Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Hank13 on July 07, 2014, 07:43:38 AM
Ashburton @ 07:32 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 1.1°C  with a hazy sky, no rain or wind
 Baro is 1028.9 hpa (Steady)
 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: ato2 on July 07, 2014, 07:54:32 AM
New Plymouth: Sunny, clear morning, 7 degrees, light SE
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 07, 2014, 09:47:16 AM
Overcast and damp in the Waitaks this morning, not 100% warm and toasty.

Preparing for the east north easts to kick in...
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: TonyC on July 07, 2014, 10:03:55 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 10:00 AM on the 07/07/14

Current conditions are Cloudy/Dry

The overnight temperature low was 6.1°C timed at 8:10 AM
The outside temperature presently is 7.2°C
The windchill temperature is 7.1°C
The wind is currently blowing from WSW at a speed of 5 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 12.9 kmh WSW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 4.3 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 14.8 km/h at 6:08 AM
The barometer reading is at 1028.3 hpa and Steady at the rate of +0.4hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.2 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 3 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 3.6 mm

The solar reading is 33 % with an energy ready of 76W/M2.
00:06 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: JennyLeez on July 07, 2014, 10:22:57 AM
Cold cold cold.

Sun shielded behind clouds at presently.

Could do with some of that wind Derek to warm things up a bit.
Currently 9°C
:(
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Rex on July 07, 2014, 12:10:02 PM
mahia beach

overcast
cloud cover ------ 100%
wind ------  lite  NE
rain -------- nil
temp ------ 14.0  in  / 11.6   out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Valerie on July 07, 2014, 01:45:25 PM
Waipukurau.

The day started out with blue sky and sun but now Jenny's clouds have reached out and blocked our sun too.
Temperature still sitting on 14° No wind and no rain.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 07, 2014, 10:40:53 PM
In the Waitakeres, wind is increasing now, expecting it to get quite "breezy" these next few days, rain with it too.

11.7°C outside right now
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Phil on July 08, 2014, 07:36:14 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

1.7 degrees
98% Humidity
Calm
Nil rain
barometer on 1028.6
Solar 0

A tad cool , calm and clear
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 08, 2014, 08:06:28 AM
Currently 11.5°C in Waitakere, sky is as pretty uniform grey overcast but not raining, it's blowing a fair bit - glad I'm not at the top of the hill.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Hank13 on July 08, 2014, 08:15:26 AM
Ashburton @ 08:02 AM
 Currant Temp.is now -3.4°C But must get warmer with a clear blue sky and sun coming up.No wind or rain.
 Baro is 1030.4 hpa (Rising slowly)
Min Grass was       -9.0°C@8:00 AM
 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: ato2 on July 08, 2014, 08:49:31 AM
New Plymouth:  Lovely sunny morning.9 degrees, clear skies.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 08, 2014, 09:07:57 AM
Enjoy it while it's there - I think you're due for increasing cloud today.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: JennyLeez on July 08, 2014, 09:36:29 AM
Not quite as bad as Ashburton, but a cold bleak 5.5°C here.
Overnight temp of 2°C

This first week of July have seen the coldest over night lows I have on record for July :(
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: JennyLeez on July 08, 2014, 09:40:13 AM
Ashburton @ 08:02 AM
 Currant Temp.is now -3.4°C But must get warmer with a clear blue sky and sun coming up.No wind or rain.
 Baro is 1030.4 hpa (Rising slowly)
Min Grass was       -9.0°C@8:00 AM
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These -9 min grass temps Hank, is this normal?
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: TonyC on July 08, 2014, 09:53:20 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 09:50 AM on the 08/07/14

Current conditions are Cloudy and bone chilling cold

The overnight temperature low was 5.5°C timed at 5:13 AM
The outside temperature presently is 6.7°C
The windchill temperature is 5.3°C
The wind is currently blowing from SW at a speed of 11 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 14.5 kmh SW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 4.0 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 14.8 km/h at 8:24 AM
The barometer reading is at 1028.9 hpa and Rising slowly at the rate of +0.6hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.0 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 3 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 3.6 mm

The solar reading is 26 % with an energy ready of 56W/M2.
00:00 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Rex on July 08, 2014, 11:26:56 AM
mahia beach

overcast
cloud cover ------ 100%
wind ------ calm
rain -------- nil
temp ------ 14.7  in  / 13.5  out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Valerie on July 08, 2014, 01:57:22 PM
Waipukurau

Crappy grey day. No wind, rain or sun.
14 °
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: bett on July 08, 2014, 04:22:33 PM
windy day with wind gust up to 30+ knots the sun is out with the odd shower - Norfolk Island 18`C
we had heavy rain overnight -so lots of puddles about.  I think my swim season has come to an end...winter is here
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Mark on July 08, 2014, 07:24:12 PM
Light rain and 7c
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 08, 2014, 07:46:42 PM
Extremely windy up here in the Waitakeres, and we're not getting the worst of it where we are.

While I'm only seeing gusts getting up towards 40 km/h, up the hill it would be double that for sure.  The noise in the trees is scary, you hear it building and building.  Time to go to the quieter end of the house and go to bed, doggy will be happy to retreat their with me.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 09, 2014, 06:49:46 AM
Waitakere:
Still very windy, but possibly has dropped a bit.  Rain has missed us, just 5.2 mm yesterday.
Currently 11.9°C, 92% with 1.4 mm rain since midnight, baro 1009.5 hPa rising slowly.

Remarkably, with power outages everywhere around us, we have stayed on.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Phil on July 09, 2014, 07:45:12 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

8.3 degrees
92% Humidity
Calm
Nil Rain
Barometer on 1022.7
Solar o

Fine and calm
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Hank13 on July 09, 2014, 08:48:59 AM
Ashburton @ 08:32 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 2.1°C with cloud cover. No wind or rain
 Baro is 1026.3 hpa (Steady)
 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: ato2 on July 09, 2014, 09:15:45 AM
New Plymouth:Drizzle with light SE , 10 degrees, so cold!
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: TonyC on July 09, 2014, 09:24:31 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 09:20 AM on the 09/07/14

Current conditions are thick fog and drizzle

The overnight temperature low was 7.6°C timed at 7:21 AM
The outside temperature presently is 7.9°C
The windchill temperature is 7.9°C
The wind is currently blowing from ENE at a speed of 3 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 8.0 kmh E and the average windspeed in the last hour was 2.1 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 18.5 km/h at 3:56 AM
The barometer reading is at 1023.8 hpa and Steady at the rate of -0.0hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 1.2 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 4 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 4.8 mm

The solar reading is 14 % with an energy ready of 21W/M2.
00:00 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Light rain

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: JennyLeez on July 09, 2014, 09:41:40 AM
Cold, bleak, dull. Overnight low of 6.7 which is an improvement on the last week.
Currently 8.7. Has not warmed up terribly much :(
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: ato2 on July 09, 2014, 10:20:24 AM
Similar conditions here, today. 9 degrees, SE of 20km/hr but it has rain in it, so feels miserable.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Rex on July 09, 2014, 03:29:01 PM
mahia beach

cloud cover ------ 100%
wind ------  mod  NE
rain -------- showers
temp ------ 15.  in  / 11.9  out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Phil on July 10, 2014, 07:38:40 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

9.3 degrees
89% Humidity
Calm
Nil Rain
Barometer on 1022.9
Solar 0

Fine and calm
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 10, 2014, 08:00:36 AM
Waitakere
Grey overcast, windy, intermittent rain. 
Currently 12.3°C, 97% RH, baro 1015.3 hPa rising.

Could be worse. 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Hank13 on July 10, 2014, 08:13:24 AM
Ashburton @ 08:02 AM
 Currant Temp.is now a mild 4.8°C with a overcast sky no rain or wind
 Baro is 1020.9 hpa (Steady)
 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: ato2 on July 10, 2014, 08:39:06 AM
Fine, calm, 13 degrees in New Plymouth
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: TonyC on July 10, 2014, 09:24:15 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 09:20 AM on the 10/07/14

Current conditions are mainly overcast and windy

The overnight temperature low was 10.0°C timed at 8:12 AM
The outside temperature presently is 10.2°C
The windchill temperature is 9.1°C
The wind is currently blowing from SW at a speed of 6 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 17.7 kmh W and the average windspeed in the last hour was 7.6 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 25.9 km/h at 2:17 AM
The barometer reading is at 1020.0 hpa and Steady at the rate of +0.0hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.0 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 4 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 9.4 mm

The solar reading is 42 % with an energy ready of 65W/M2.
00:00 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: David on July 10, 2014, 09:33:27 AM
Overcast, grey, blustery day again here. Third such day in a row. A few brief light drizzle patches blowing through as well.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 10, 2014, 10:13:31 AM
Pretty much the same all around I think, David.
Excellent school holiday weekend - not. 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: JennyLeez on July 10, 2014, 10:36:54 AM
Bit warmer this morning, currently 14.1°C
Broken cloud but certainly not sunny.

We have been spared the rain so far with 8 straight dry days.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 10, 2014, 10:45:08 AM
Swap?

My 30 day rain graph...
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: JennyLeez on July 10, 2014, 10:52:51 AM
and on the contrast, mine :)

However this does not depict the sunshine levels which are low. Our days have mainly been under heavy cloud.

(http://nzpws.net/nzwn/images/raind_july_2014.png)

(http://nzpws.net/nzwn/images/sunshine_july_2014.png)

Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: David on July 10, 2014, 11:33:17 AM
Here's a new graph I've developed for my (coming soon) future weather site.
Weather for the last 30 days. No wonder the ground is sodden!
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 10, 2014, 11:40:12 AM
Yes, 30 day rainfall total here is 184 mm - but the ground isn't that sodden, yet.
I estimate we're around 200 mm behind average YTD total, still....
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Rex on July 10, 2014, 11:55:33 AM
mahia beach

overcast
cloud cover ------ 80%
wind ------ lite NE
rain -------- showers
temp ------ 15.4 in  / 13.6 out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: ato2 on July 10, 2014, 07:32:33 PM
Turned out a nice afternoon in New Plymouth- sunny and 17 degrees
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Phil on July 11, 2014, 07:37:54 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

8.6 degrees
84% Humidity
Calm
Nil Rain
Barometer on 1021,9
Solar 0

A fine clear calm Morning
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 11, 2014, 08:03:49 AM
Waitakere
It's still windy, but more NE today.  There's a lot of blue sky to the south, but otherwise its partly to mainly cloudy, no rain yet today but expecting a lot later on!
Currently 12.7°C and 89% RH, baro 1019.9 hPa steady.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: ato2 on July 11, 2014, 08:07:42 AM
Mostly cloudy, 13 degrees, moderate wind in New Plymouth.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: TonyC on July 11, 2014, 09:31:46 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 09:25 AM on the 11/07/14

Current conditions are Partly cloudy with thin sunlight filtering through

The overnight temperature low was 10.6°C timed at 2:11 AM
The outside temperature presently is 10.9°C
The windchill temperature is 9.0°C
The wind is currently blowing from W at a speed of 11 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 20.9 kmh W and the average windspeed in the last hour was 6.1 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 27.8 km/h at 12:30 AM
The barometer reading is at 1014.0 hpa and Steady at the rate of -0.1hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.4 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 5 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 9.8 mm

The solar reading is 38 % with an energy ready of 63W/M2.
00:00 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: JennyLeez on July 11, 2014, 09:32:26 AM
Bit chilly but the sun shines, so a warmer day will surely eventuate.
Another warmer night with the low 5.6°C
Currently 14.1°C

Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: David on July 11, 2014, 09:58:32 AM
Over the last 4.5 years, my highest daily windrun was 477km. But over the last 3 days, the windrun has exceeded 500km each day!  It must be rare to get such consistently windy conditions here.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Arnie on July 11, 2014, 10:43:22 AM
Sunny currently 12.8C
Light Easterly Breeze out here on the Peninsula.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Rex on July 11, 2014, 11:55:41 AM
mahia beach

sunny
cloud cover ------ 50%
wind ------ calm
rain -------- nil
temp ------ 15.4 in  / 13,6
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 11, 2014, 12:57:44 PM
Yes I agree, its basically the same here - I'll have a look through my data shortly and see what the comparison is
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Valerie on July 11, 2014, 12:59:54 PM
Waipukurau

Beautiful sunny day. Blue sky and wind from the north.
16° outside
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 11, 2014, 07:23:45 PM
Over the last 4.5 years, my highest daily windrun was 477km. But over the last 3 days, the windrun has exceeded 500km each day!  It must be rare to get such consistently windy conditions here.
Yes I agree, its basically the same here - I'll have a look through my data shortly and see what the comparison is
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I've had a look through my data back to 2010, quite interesting - I did an approximate count and there are only around 30 days where we have had a windrun higher than 100 km. 

Now, lets qualify things a bit, with our location and the level of shelter it has, normal 24 hr windrun is somewhere around 10 km to 20 km (and often below 10 km even) - to get a windrun of 50 km means it has been very windy, 100 km and above is exceptional.

So here's the windruns this week

6th; 3.9 km
7th; 58.9 km (system approaching)
8th; 186.7 km (just 0.2 km below previous record)
9th; 214.0 km (new record)
10th; 179.8 km
11th; 128.1 km (5 hours remaining)

So this is now the 4th day on the trot - and possibly another tomorrow too.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 11, 2014, 07:38:48 PM
Blurgh... it continues

My WXSIM forecast for tonight and tomorrow, plus the 4 day graphic representation...

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Tonight
 Cloudy in the evening, becoming dense overcast after midnight. Rain likely. Precipitation showery or intermittent. Low 12°. Wind northeast around 31 kph, gusting to 47 kph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent. Precipitation mostly between 30 and 50 mm.

Saturday
Dense overcast in the morning, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon. Patchy light fog. Rain likely in the morning, then a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. High 14°. Wind northeast around 20 kph, gusting to 37 kph, in the morning, becoming west-northwest around 12 kph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 80 percent. Precipitation mostly around 20 mm.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Phil on July 12, 2014, 07:19:56 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

8.6 degrees
90% Humidity
2kph NW wind
nil Rain
barometer on 1014.2
Solar 0

Fine with a few scattered clouds
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 12, 2014, 07:54:41 AM
Waitakere:

We've not had the volume of rain that was expected, but it is raining steadily at the moment, but it has gone calm - wind has dropped completely to nothing at 6 am,  the trees and bush are are still and not moving at all for the first time in probably 5 days.

Current conditions:
Temperature 10.8°C
Humidity 97%
Baro 1012.4 hPa rising
Rain 13.0 mm (raining now)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: ato2 on July 12, 2014, 07:55:40 AM
Wet in New Plymouth, 13 degrees,gloomy day- different to yesterday's 17 degrees and sunshine.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: TonyC on July 12, 2014, 08:53:55 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 08:50 AM on the 12/07/14

Current conditions are overcast and windy

The overnight temperature low was 10.8°C timed at 3:04 AM
The outside temperature presently is 11.4°C
The windchill temperature is 10.4°C
The wind is currently blowing from SSW at a speed of 10 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 29.6 kmh NNW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 7.1 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 29.6 km/h at 8:31 AM
The barometer reading is at 1007.4 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 5 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 10.0 mm

The solar reading is 43 % with an energy ready of 40W/M2.
00:00 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Hank13 on July 12, 2014, 09:34:11 AM
Ashburton @ 09:17 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 10.3°C with cloud cover but have a NW arch signalling wind. Current wind is now 7.6 km/h,NNE
 Baro is 1006.1 hpa (Falling slowly)
 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: David on July 12, 2014, 09:45:11 AM

Yeah, a little less rain than expected. Howick has had 24 mm in the past 24 hours.
Average wind speed is finally down around the 5 km/h mark  :)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: JennyLeez on July 12, 2014, 11:15:23 AM
Now on 10 consecutive days without rain although I see from the forecast this could alter tonight.

Currently a mild 14.6°C but overcast and dull.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Rex on July 12, 2014, 11:45:45 AM
mahia beach

overcast
cloud cover ------ 90%
wind ------  lite  NW
rain --------  showers
temp ------ 16.3 in  / 14.4 out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 12, 2014, 11:51:04 AM
Rain has eluded us to a large extent 19.8 mm in past 24 hours, there's just a puff of breeze now.
Actually also looking a bit brighter too.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: Derek on July 12, 2014, 11:55:07 AM
10 consecutive days[/color] without rain although I see from the forecast this could alter tonight.
I see your YTD is about 522 mm, is that around normal?
Despite the recent rain we've been having, we're still about 200 mm down on YTD average here in Waitakere.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat July 2014 Week 2
Post by: David on July 12, 2014, 06:36:44 PM
We ended up with 35 mm since midnight, making for a total of 39 mm.