Remarks on the Weather during 1890
Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute
Appendix


January
Very fine in North; generally showery during middle of month
over centre, and showery in South; winds on the whole moderate,
and prevailed from SW and NW.

February
Very fine dry weather throughout, with moderate variable winds.

March
Generally fine weather, with pleasant showers, especially
towards end of month. Earthquake over centre on 7th, at 5.30pm,
slight.

April
In North heavy rain, especially in early part of month, and
strong NE and NW winds; in South showery, but small total fall,
and light winds. Earthquake over centre on 9th at 4.5am, smart.

May
Generally showery unpleasant weather throughout. Slight
earthquake in South on 1st, and meteor on 21st.

June
Showery, with intervals of fine weather; wind moderate.

July
A very wet month, with prevailing NE and SE winds, and
frequently strong. Slight earthquake over centre on 16th
at 9.30am.

August
In North and over centre showery weather, with strong NE and
SE winds; in South fine, with moderate W and SW sinds. Slight
shocks of earthquake on 15th, at 6.45am, over centre.

September
In extreme North showery during middle of month with strong
NE winds; over centre showers with intervals of fine, and
strong winds from NW and S.; in South, fine with moderate winds.

October
In North heavy rain, especially in latter part of month, and
strong winds from NE, NW and SW, also thunder; over centre
showery, but not excessive rain, and strong NW winds; in South
frequent showers of rain, but not heavy fall; strong W and SW
wind during latter part of month.

November
Generally fine weather, although rather showery in early part
of month in South; rather windy from NW over centre.

December
In North, fine with little rain; over centre heavy rain in early
part and showery during latter part of month, and strong NW
winds; in South generally showery from SW and NW.