THE WEATHER.
CHRISTCHtTRCH OBSERVATORY. Meteorological observations taken at the Magnetic Observatory, Christchurch, at 9.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on July 12th: — 9.30 a.m. 5 p.m. Temp, dry bulb .. .. 46.4 47.8 Temp, wet bulb .. .. «.3 47.2 Humidity per oeat. ..99 SHS Max. temp, in sun .. 66 68 Min. therm, on grass .. 42£ — •VTind .. ... .. W., S.S.W., t. light, v. light. Cloud (MO) .. «• 9 7 The readings taken at the Ashburton Bomain weather station at 9 a.m. yesterday were:—Barometer, 29.7; thermometer, max. 48, min. 42; rain, .33in. SUMMARY AND FORECAST. Atmospherio pressure has been very low everywhere, and strong ■westerly winds have predominated. The weather has been dull and misty, with rain generally, but improved conditions have been reported in pairta to-day. Present indications are for hi?n west to , south-west winds and cold, squally weather with heavy showers generally and snow on the higher levels in. the South Island, the barometer unsteady ■ but ijjaing everywhere shortly.
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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16885, 13 July 1920, Page 5
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153THE WEATHER. Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16885, 13 July 1920, Page 5
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