METEOROLOGY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 13 February 1933, Page 1

METEOROLOGY

CAWTHRON INSTITUTE METEOROLOGICAL STATION Report for 24 hours ending 9.30 a.m. Sunday, 12th February, 1933 Rainfall: .06 in. Week ending 9.30 a.m. Sunday (12th): .20 in. Month to date: 1.11 in. Year to date:'B.so in. Max. shade temp,: 62.1: deg. Min. temp, in screen : 46.8 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 42.8 deg. Soil temperatures at 9.30 a.m.— 1 ft. depth: 67.0 deg. 3 ft. depth: 67.0 deg. Barometer, 9.30 a.m.: 29.38 in. Wind, 9.30 a.m.: Calm. Sky, 9.30 a.m.: Blue, few clouds. Bright Sunshine (11th): Bhrs. smins, Report for 24 hours ending 9.30 a.m. Monday, 13th February, 1933 Rainfall: Trace. Week ending 9.30 a.m. Sunday (12th) : .20 in. Month to date: 1.11 in. Year to date: 8.50 in. Max. shade temp.: 67.2 deg. Min. temp, in screen: 47.9 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 45.0 deg. Soil temperatures at 9.30 a.m.— 1 ft. depth: 66.8 deg. 3 ft. depth: 66.9 deg. Barometer, 9.30 a.m.: 29.53 in. Wind, 9.3 oa.m.: S.W. Sky, 9.30 a.m.: Blue, lew clouds. Bright Sunshine (12th): lOhrs. 45mins. GOVERNMENT RESEARCH ORCHARD REPORT For 24 hours ending 9.30 a.m. Sunday, 12th February, 1933 Rainfall: 0.10 in. For week ending Sunday, sth Feb= ruary: 1.78 in. For month to date: 1.68 in. For year to date: 1.74 in. Humidity: 57 per cent. Max. shade temp.: 59.2 deg. Min. temp, in screen : 47.2 deg. Min. temp, on grass; 41.0 deg. Wind, 9.30 a.m.: Moderate, S.W. Sky, 9.30 a.m.: Blue, scattered clouds. For 24 hours ending 9.30 a.m. Monday, 13th February, 1933 Rainfall: Nil. For week ending Sunday, 12th Feb* ruary: 0.29 in. For month to date: 1.68 in. For year to date: 6.74 in. Humidity: 48 per cent. Max. shade temp.: 65.3 deg. Min. temp, in screen: 51.0 de£. Min. temp on grass; 43.1 deg. Wind, 9.30 a.m.: Moderate, S.W. Sky, 9.30 a.m.: Blue, scattered clouds. OBSERVATIONS ELSEWHERE Manukau Heads: Not received. Auckland: Bar., 29.75; ther., 64: wind W., slight breeze; cloudy with passing showers. Kawhia: Ther., 67; wind S.W., gale; blue sky with passing clouds. Cape Egmont: Bar., 29.64; ther., 58; wind W.S.W., moderate breeze; blue sky with passing clouds ; tide good ; sea, considerable swell; rain, 8 points. Patea: Bar., 29.63; ther., 63; wind W., strong breeze ; overcast; tide good; sea heavy; moderate rain early. Wanganui: Bar., 29.62; ther., 63; wind N.W., moderate breeze; overcast; tide good; bar considerable; rain, 18 points. Foxton: Ther., 64; wind W., high wind; cloudy; tide good; sea rough; rain, 5 points. Wellington: Bar., 29.49; ther., 61; wind N.W., slight breeze; cloudy; sea, moderate swell. Cape Campbell: Bar.., 29.45; ther., 62; wind W., light air; blue sky; tide good ; sea moderate. Farewell Spit: Bar., 29.52; ther., 65; wind S.W., fresh breeze; haze; sea rough. Greymouth: Bar., 29.63; ther., 54; wind N., slight breeze ; passing showers ; tide good: bar moderate; rain, 86 points, moderate fresh. Christchurch: Bar., 29.63; ther., 54; wind E.N.E., fresh breeze; cloudy. THE MOON-FEBRUARY D. H.M. Last Quarter 18 1.38 a.m. New Moon 25 0.14 a.m.