METEOROLOGY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 20 June 1932, Page 1

METEOROLOGY

CAWTIiRON INSTITUTE aETEOROLOGICAr STATION Report for 24 hours ending 9 a.m. : Sunday,’ 19th June, 1932. Rainfall: Nil. Week ending 9 a.m. Sunday, 19th: 1.30 in. Month to date: I.GB in. Year to date: 17.48 in. Max. shade temp.: 50.2 deg. Min. temp, in screen: 33.8 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 29.8 deg. Soil temperatures at 9 a.m.: lft. depth: 45.8 deg. 3ft. depth: 49.9 deg. Barometer, 9 a.m.: 29.22 in. Wind, 9 a.m.: S.E. Sky, 9 a.m.: Blue. Bright sunshine (18th): lhr lOmin. Report for 24 hours ending 9 a.m.: Monday, 20th June, 1932. Rainfall: Nil. Week ending 9 a.m. Sunday, 19th: 1.30 in, Montli to date: I.CB in. Year to date: 17.48 in.- ; £ Max. shade temp.: 54.8 deg. ’ Min. temp, in screen: 31.6 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 27.2 deg. Soil temperatures at 9 a.m.: lft. depth: 45.0 deg. 3ft. depth: 48.9 deg. Barometer, 9 a.m.: 29.58 in. Wind, 9 a.m.: S.W. Sky, 9 a.m.: Blue, few clouds on horizon Bright sunshine (19th): 7hrs 55min.

OBSERVATIONS ELSEWHERE Manukau Heads: Bar., 29.76; ther., 60; wind S.W., fresh breeze; cloudy with passing showers; tide good; bar moderate. Auckland: Bar., 29.76; ther., 52; wind S.W., gentle breeze; blue sky; tide , considerable; moderate rain yesterday. Kawhia: Ther., 51; wind W., strong breeze; cloudy; heavy rain last night. Cape Egmont: Bar., 29.70; ther., 48; wind S.W., fresh breeze,; blue sky with passing clouds; tide good; sea rough; rain, 10 points. \Patea: Bar., 29.67; ther., 55; wind W., strong breeze; overcast; tide good; sea rough. Wanganui: Bar., 29.64; ther., 49; wind W., fresh breeze; blue sky with passing clouds; tide good; bar rough; rain, 50 points. Foxton: Ther., 51; wind S., strong breeze; blue sky with passing clouds; tide good ; sea 'rough. Wellington: Bar., 29.53; ther., 50; wind N.W., moderate breeze; blue sky; sea, slight to moderate S. swell. Cape Campbell: Bar., 29.53; ther., 47 ; wind N.W., gentle breeze ; blue sky; tide high ; sea .moderate. Farewell Spit: Bar., 29.62; ther., 45; wind W.S.W., gentle breeze; blue sky with passing clouds; tide good; sea moderate. Gveymouth: Bar., 29.64; ther., 43; wind E., gentle breeze; passing showers; tide good ; bar. moderate ; rain, 41 points. Christchurch: Bar., 29.48; ther., 31; wind S.S.W., slight breeze; blue sky. WEATHER FORECAST The indications are for westerly moderate to strong winds, freshening at times. The weather will probably prove squally and changeable, with rain probable, more especially in the back country. Barometer unsteady. Seas rough. Tides good.

THE MOON—JUNE D. H.M. Full Moon 19 0.03 a.m. Last Quarter 26 8.06 a.rn.