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EEMAEKS ON THE WEATHEE DUEING 1899. 



January. — Heavy rain generally during this month, and strong 

 winds prevailing from N.W. over centre ; changeable weather in South. 



February. — Fine in North, but heavy rain over centre in early part 

 of month ; in South unsettled. Moderate winds. 



March. — In North fine in early part, but strong N.E. gales in latter, 

 with rain ; over centre generally showery, moderate winds, or calm ; in 

 South showery, with light winds. 



April. — Generally fine in North, and heavy showers of rain in latter 

 part over centre and in South ; moderate winds. 



May. — Pine in North ; very wet over centre, and strong S.E. winds ; 

 frequent fogs. Changeable and showery in South, with prevailing S.W. 

 winds and moderate. 



June. — Strong N.E. winds in North, and heavy rain at intervals ; 

 over centre damp unpleasant weather, but small total rainfall, moderate 

 or light winds, frequent fogs ; in South very fine, with light winds. 



July. — In North fine in middle of month, but otherwise wet weather 

 and prevailing S.W. winds and often strong ; centre, heavy rains from 

 N.W. and S., frequent hail and fog; in South unpleasant changeable 

 weather, prevailing S.W. winds. 



August. — In North generally fine, but severe gale 14th to 19th from 

 E. and S.E. ; over centre generally fiue frosty weather, moderate winds ; 

 in South light showers and pleasant weather. 



September. — Pine in North, with moderate S.W. winds ; over centre 

 very wet latter part, and severe hail-storm on 30th ; in South generally 

 fine. 



October. — In North a wet month, prevailing S.W. wind and strong 

 at times; over centre fine but variable weather, prevailing N.W. wind 

 and frequently strong ; in South fine, with occasional light showers, pre- 

 vailing S.W. wind. 



November. — In North generally fine, but some strong gales from 

 S.W. and N.E. ; over centre fine, though showery at times, prevailing 

 N.W. winds and often strong ; in South very showery weather, and pre- 

 vailing S.W. winds. 



December. — In North a very fine, dry, pleasant month; over centre 

 wet early part, but fine during latter, prevailing strong N.W. winds; in 

 South showery unpleasant weather, with cold S.W. winds. 



