METEOROLOGY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 2 June 1930, Page 1

METEOROLOGY

CAWTHRON INSTITUTE METEOROLOGICAL STATION Report for 24, hours ending 9 a.m.: Monday, 2nd June, 1930. Rainfall: Trace. . Month to date: Nil. Year to date: 14.06 in. Max. shade teiftp.: 61.6 deg. Min. shade temp.: 45.8 deg, Min. temp, on grass: 38.1 deg. Soil temperatures at 9 a.m.: lit. depth: 48.2 deg. 3ft. depth: 51.9 deg. Barometer, 9 a.m.: 30.02 in. Wind, 9 a.m.: S.W. Sky, 9 a.m.: Cloudy, Bright sunshine (1st): shrs lOmin. Report for 24 hours ending 9 a.m. f*’ 1 ' Sunday, Ist June, 19i.*. Rainfall: Nil. . ? Rainfall for May: 2.53 in. Year to date: 14.06 in. Max. shade temp.: 56.6 deg. Min. shade temp.: 35.9 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 29.9 deg. Soil temperatures at 9 a.m.: lft. depth: 47.1 deg. 3ft. depth: 52.1 deg. Barometer, 9 a.m.: 30.01 in. Wind, 9 a.m.: S. Sky, 9 a.m.: Overcast. Bright sunshine (31st May): Bhrs 25min,

OBSERVATIONS ELSEWHERE Manukau. Heads: Bar. 30.15; ther. 58; wind, W., fresh, breeze; sky overcast; tide good; bar smooth. Auckland: Bar. 30.18; ther. 56; wind, ,W., gentle breeze; blue sky and clouds. Kawhia: Bar. —; ther. 46; wind, W., strong breeze; sky overcast; heavy rain 1 early; Cape Egmont: Bar. 30.08; ther. 55; wind, S.W., gentle breeze; sky overcast; tide good; sea moderate; 9 points rain. Patea: Bar, 30.06; ther. 57; wind, N.W., gentle breeze; sky cloudy; tide moderate; sea moderate; heavy rain Wanganui: Bar. 30.10; ther. 56; wind W.N.W., moderate breeze; sky overcast; passing showers; tide good; bar moderate; 45 points rain. . Foxton: Bar. —; ther. 58; wind, calm; sky overcast; tide moderate; sea heavy. Wellington: Bar. 30.04; ther. 51: wind, S.E., slight breeze; sky overcast; sea- moderate swell. Cape Campbell: Bar. 29.98; ther. 51; wind, S., high wind; sky overcast; tide good; sea rough. Farewell Spit: Bar. 30.03; ther. 54; wind, calm; sky overcast; tide moderate ; sea moderate. Greymouth; Bar. 30.17; ther. 43; wind, E., gentle breeze; blue sky; tide moderate; bar considerable; 10 points rain. , nr Christchurch: Bar. 30.14; ther. 46; wind, S.W., fresh breeze; sky cloudy. WEATHER"FORECAST The indications are for southerly or south-easterly winds, moderate to strong and freshening. Expect changeable and showery weather. Much rain is to be expected during the next few days. Tlif, weather wiil probably become colder. Barometer unsteady with a falling tendency shortly. Sea rough. Tides moderate. ' MONDAY, JUNE2THBO Sun rose to-day 7.13 a.m., rises tomorrow 7.13 a.m.; sets to-day 4.36 p.m., sets to-morrc|w 4.36 p.m. The time for lighting vehicles is half-an-hour after sunset. THE MOON—JUNE

D. H.M. First Quarter .... 4 9.26 a.m. Full Moon .... 11 5.42 p.m. Last Quarter .... 19 8.30 p.m. New Moon. 27 1.17 a.m.