640 Appendix. 



EEMAEKS ON THE WEATHEK DUEING 1896. 



Januaey. — Generally fine in North and over centre, with strong 

 S.W. and N.W. winds, and thunder early part. In South showery and 

 changeable. 



February.— In extreme North very fine ; over centre heavy rain 

 early and latter part of month; winds N.W., and frequently strong. In 

 South fine, with light winds. 



March. — Fine in North ; over centre heavy rain during latter part, 

 and strong N.W. and S.E. winds ; in South changeable weather. 



April. — Heavy rain in North and centre, with prevailing S.W. and 

 N.W. winds ; with thunder over centre ; in South showery and unsettled. 



May. — Generally showery weather throughout, but not a heavy 

 total rainfall ; moderate winds. 



June. — Fine early part of month in North, but showery towards end ; 

 over centre heavy rain generally ; moderate winds. In South fine, with 

 light showers. 



July. — Very wet weather throughout; prevailing S.W. and N.W. 

 winds, and often strong ; thunder in early part of month in North. 



August. — Generally showery during this month, and moderate 

 winds; occasional snow and cold weather in South. 



September. — Wet early and latter part of month in North and over 

 centre; prevailing N.W. and S.W. winds, and frequently strong; snow 

 and hail towards end of month. In South fine weather. 



October. — Fine in North, but strong S.W. winds prevailed ; over 

 centre showery, but fine at intervals, and strong N.W. winds. In South 

 showery, with hail towards end, and prevailing S.W. winds. 



November. — Generally fine weather in North and over centre, but 

 strong S.W. winds in 'North ; snow (on hills) and hail in early part over 

 centre. In South cold wet weather, with snow, early part of month ; 

 winds S.W. 



December. — Fine weather throughout, with moderate winds. 



