METEOROLOGY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 1 April 1932, Page 1

METEOROLOGY

CAWTHRON INSTITUTE METEOROLOGICAL STATION Report for 24 hours ending 9 a.m. : Friday, Ist April, 1932. Rainfall: Nil. ' Week ending 9 a.m. Sunday, 27th March: .64 in. Rainfall for March: .76, in. Year to date: 8.79 in. Max. shade temp.: 65.2 deg. Min. temp, in screen: 49.6 deg. Min, temp, on grass: 46.3 deg. Soil temperatures at 9 a.m.: lft. depth: 62.3 deg. 3ft. depth: 63.9 deg. Barometer, 9 a.m.: 30.38 in. Wind, 9 a.m.: S. Sky, 9 a.m.: Blue. Bright sunshine (31st March): Bhrs 45 min. OBSERVATIONS ELSEWHERE Manukau Heads: Bar. 30.39; tlicr. 62; wind, E., light ftir; blue sky; tide moderate; bar smooth. . Auckland: Bar. 30.35; ther. 66; wind E. light air; blue sky and clouds. tape Egmont: Bar. 30.38; ther. 56; wind, E.S.E., slight breeze; blue sky; tide moderate; sea smooth swell. Patea: Bar. 30.38; ther. 61; wind, calm; blue sky; tide poor; sea modelate. . , Wanganui: Bar. 30.40; ther. 57; wind N.E., light air; blue sky, foggy; tide poor; bar smooth. . , „ Foxton: Bar. —; ther. 56; wind, S., gentle breeze; foggy; tide poor; sea moderate. Wellington: Bar. 30.38; ther. 56; wind, calm; blue sky; sea smooth. ■ Cape Campbell: Not received, Farewell Spit: Bar. 30.36; ther. 60: wind. S.E., gentle breeze; blue sky and clouds; tide moderate; sea moderate. Greymouth: Bar. 30.37; ther. 51; wind, E., moderate breeze; blue sky; tide poor; bar slight swell. Christchurch: Bar. 30.37; ther. 54; wind, calm; sky overcast, misty. WEATHER FORECAST The indications are for variable and moderate breezes. Thjg® is a prospect of fine weather, with days bright and nights cold. The barometer has a falling tendency. Sea smooth. Tides poor. . THE MOON—APRIL i D. H.M.

New Moon .... 6 0.51 p.m. •First Quarter .... 14 2.45 p.m. Full Moon .... 21 8.57 a.m. Last Quarter .... 28 2.44 a.m.