METEOROLOGY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 5 October 1931, Page 1

METEOROLOGY

CAWTHRON INSTITUTE ; METEOROLOGICAL STATION Report for 24 hours ending 9 a.m'.: Sunday, 4th October, 1931. Rainfall: Nil. Week ending 9 a.m. Sunday, 4th: 1.59 in. Month to date: 1.53 in. Year to date: 23.56 in. Max. shade temp.: 58.8 deg. Min. temp, in screen: 43.9 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 39.5. deg. Soil temperatures at 9 a.m.: lit. depth: 55.0 deg. , 3ft..depth: 53.5 deg. Barometer, 9 a.m.: 30.39 in. Wind, 9 a.m.: N. Sky, 9 a.m.: Cloudy. Bright sunshine (3rd): llhrs. Report for 24 hours ending 9 a.m.: Monday, sth October,, 1931. Rainfall: Nil. Week ending 9 a.m. Sunday, 4th: 1.59 in. Month to date: 1.53 in. Year to date: 23.56 in. Max. shade temp.: 60.0 deg. Min. temp, in screen: 44.4 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 37.1 deg. Soil temperatures at 9 a.m.: lit. depth: 55.6 deg. 3ft. depth: 53.7 deg. Barometer, 9 a.m.: 30.44 in. Wind, 9 a.m.: S.E. Sky, 9 a.m.: Cloudy. Bright sunshine (4th): 9hrs. OBSERVATIONS~ELS£ WHERE Manukau Heads: Bar., 30.42; ther., 56; wind N.W., light air; blue sky; tide good; bar smooth. Auckland: Bar., 30.44; ther., 59; wind E.N.E., slight breeze; blue sky with passing clouds. Kawhia: Ther., 58; wind E., light air; blue sky. Cape Egmont: Bar., 30.43; ther., 55; wind N., fresh breeze; blue sky; tide moderate; sea moderate. Patea: Bar., 30.46; ther., 56; calm; blue sky; tide poor; sea smooth. Wanganui: Bar., 30.45; ther., 59; calm; blue sky; tide poor; bar smooth. Foxton: Ther., 55; calm; blue sky with passing clouds; tide considerable; sea smooth. , Wellington: Bar., 30.41; ther., 55; wind N.N.W., gentle breeze; blue sky with passing clouds; sea moderate. Cape Campbell: Bar., 30.37; ther., 54; wind N., gentle breeze; blue sky; tide good; sea rough. Farewell Spit: Bar., 30.49; ther., 57; wind N.W., light air; blue sky; tide moderate; sea moderate. Greymouth : Bar., 30.43; ther., 50; wind E., gentle breeze; blue sky; tide poor; bar, moderate swell. Christchurch: Bar., 30.36; ther., 53; wind S.W., gentle breeze; blue sky; slight frost. WEATHER FORECAST The indications are for northerly moderate winds, freshening. There is a prospect of fair weather with mild and hazy conditions, but -with increasing haze and cloudiness. The barometer has a falling tendency. Sea moderate. Tides poor. ~ MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1931 Sun rose to-day 5.25 a.m., rises tomorrow 5.24 a.m.; sets to-day 6.6 p.m., sets to-morrow 6.7 p.m. The time for lighting vehicles is half an-hour after sunset

THE MOON--OCTOBER D. H.M. Last Quarter ... 5 7.45 a.m. New Moon ... 12 0.36 a.m. First Quarter ... 18 8.50 p.m. Full Moon ... 27 1.04 a.m.