METEOROLOGY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 15 February 1933, Page 1

METEOROLOGY

CAWTHRON INSTITUTE METEOROLOGICAL STATION Report for 24 hours ending 9.3 G a.m,: Wednesday, 15th February, 1933 Rainfall: .15 in. Week ending 9.30 a.m. Sunday (12th): .20 in. Month to date: 1.26 in. Year to date: 8.65 in. Max; shade temp.: 73.9 deg. Min, temp, in screen : 61.3 deg. Min, temp, on grass: 58.0 deg. Soil temperatures at 9.30 a.m.— lft, depth: 66.8 deg. 3ft, depth: 66.4 deg. Barometer, 9.30 a.m.: 29.47 in. Wind, 9.30 a.m.: N.E. Sky, 9.30 a.m.: Blue, with clouds. Brilght Sunshine (14th): 6hrs. lOmins. GOVERNMENT RESEARCH ORCHARD REPORT For 24 hours ending 9.30 a.m. Wednesday,' 15th February, 1933 Rainfall: 0.13 in. For week ending Sunday, 12th Feb* ruary: 0.29 in. For month to date: 1.81 in. For year to date: 6.81 in. Humidity: 68 per cent. Max. shade temp.: 75.6 deg. Min. temp, in screen: 62.0 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 61.2 deg. Wind, 9.30 a.m.: Light air, N. Sky, 9.30 a.m.: Blue, few clouds. OBSERVATIONS ELSEWHERE Manukau Heads: Bar., 29.82; ther., 69; wind N.W., fresh breeze; overcast; tide high; sea smooth. Auckland: Bar., 29.87; ther., 69; wind N.N„W., slight breeze; overcast and gloomy. Kawhia: Ther., 71; wind N.W., strong breeze; overcast. Cape Egmont: Bar., 29.66; ther., 66; wind N., strong breeze; overcast with ” steady rain; tide good ; sea rough swell; rain, 2 points. Patea: Bar., 29.64; ther., 69; wind N.N.W., strong breeze; overcast; tide good; sea, moderate; light rain early. Wanganui: Bar., 29.62; ther., 74; wind WN.W., fresh breeze; blue sky with passing clouds; tide good; bar, moderate swell. Foxton: Ther., 68; wind N.W., fresh breeze; overcast with passing showers; tide moderate; sea rough. Wellington l Bar., 29.48; ther.. 65; wind N.W., strong breeze; overcast and squally; sea rough; rain, 77 points. Cape Campbell: Bar., 29.42; ther., 68; wind N.W., slight breeze; blue sky; tide good; sea considerable. Farewell Spit: Bar., 29.51; ther., 71; wind W., gentle breeze; ovei*cast and misty; tide good; sea considerable; rain 44 points. GFreymouth: Bar., 29.54; ther., 60; wind S.S.W., gentle breeze; overcast; tide good; bar moderate; rain, 142 points; strong fresh. Christchurch: Bar., 29.41; ther., 60; Wind N.W., light air; blue sky. TO-DAY’S WEATHER FORECAST

The indications are for westerly winds moderate to strong. The weather appears likely to be cloudy and unsettled. Rain probable. Barometer unsteady. Seas rough. Tides good.

THE MOON--FEBRUARY D. H.M. Last Quarter 18 1.38 a.m. New Moon 25 0.14 a.m.