Norges on THE WEATHER purine 1875. 
January.—On the whole, fine pleasant summer weather ; the rainfall is 
over the average for the same period in previous years, but fell principally 
in the early and latter parts of the month; wind prevailed from the west- 
ward, and with few exceptions was moderate; at times extremely warm 
weather was experienced. Earthquakes reported at Napier on 18th, at 1 
a.m., slight; and at Wellington on the 4th, at 6.80 p-m., also slight. 
February.—Exceedingly dry weather throughout the Colony for this 
period. Temperature in excess of the average for the same month previous 
years ; winds moderate and changeable. Aurora visible in south on 27th. 
March.—Except at Nelson, Bealey, and Hokitika, the rainfall has been 
generally under the average, and strong equinoctial gales occurred between 
19th and 24th, with barometer down to 291. High barometer throughout, 
on the 10th reaching 80°-666, fine dry weather. Earthquakes reported on 
the 7th at Foxton, Wanganui, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, and Christ- 
church, about 5.18 a.m., generally described as sharp; also on the 18th at 
Wellington at 5.13 p.m., smart. Meteor seen in the south on 21st, direction 
W. to E. 
April.—Very small rainfall for this period, at some stations considerably 
below the average. The temperature throughout was much higher than 
usual ; and a high atmospheric pressure prevailed, on the 9th reaching to 
30°-770 inch at sea level, with fine, bright, pleasant weather. The winds 
were moderate and generally easterly. Altogether remarkably fine and 
mild for the time of year. Harthquakes reported by observers :—Wellington, 
19th, at 3 a.m., slight; through the Manager Telegraph Department ;—at 
Opotiki and Maketu on 14th, at about 2.80 a.m., strong; and on 17th at 
Wairoa, Hawke Bay, at 7.15 a.m., smart; also on 25th at Wanganui at 
11.5 p.m., long and smart. 
May.—The rainfall at nearly all the stations was excessive for this 
period, and the degree of moisture higher than usual. Wind prevailed from 
8.W., and some strong gales occurred, with thunder, hail, and snow. 
Earthquakes, at Wellington on 12th, at 10.30 a.m., slight; at Blenheim on 
24th, at 4.45 p.m., very smart; and at the Hutt, Wellington, same date, 
slight, at 5 p.m. 
June.—Strong south-westerly winds prevailed throughout, with a very 
heavy rainfall; on the 4th and 5th a very severe gale was felt at most of 
the stations, but especially in Canterbury, where the wind and floods caused 
considerable damage. 
July.—Generally dull showery weather during this month, 2 westerly 
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