THE WEATHER

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 461, 17 September 1928, Page 2

THE WEATHER

TO-DAY'S OBSERVATIONS Meteorological observations taken at the Albert Park Observatory at 9 a.m., to-day by the Government Observer: — Barometer at 9 a.m. to-day, 29.620. Air temperature at 9 a.m. to-day, 4S degrees. Temperature in shade yesterday: maximum, 48 degrees; minimum, 46 degrees; maximum temperature in sun, 123 degrees. Bright sunshine yesterday, 4 hours. Minimum temperature on grass, 44 degrees. Direction of wind at 9 a.m., W.S.W. Velocity of wind previous 24 hours, 292 miles. Rainfall during previous 24 hours, .S2in. Rainfall to date this month, 4.48 in. Average for September 3.56 in. NORTH ISLAND CONDITIONS

Weather estimated as:—B, blue sky, be the atmosphere clear or heavy; C, clouds, passing clouds; D, drizzling rain; F. foggy; G, gloomy, dark weather; H, hail; L. lightning; M, misty; O, overcast, the whole sky covered with thick clouds; P, passing showers; Q, squally; R, rain, continued rain; S, snow; T, thunder; U. ugly threatening appearance; Z,

Observations taken at 9 a.m. Station. Wind. Bar. Ther. Wea. Cape Maria V.D. W 6 29.82 60 C Russell SW 5 29.83 58 BC Hokianga Hds. . W 4 29.80 61 BC Kaipara Sig. St. W 5 29.76 58 BC Manukau Heads SW 4 29.74 59 BC Auckland . . . W 4 29.72 58 BC Tiritiri SW 2 54 BC NW 3 64 O Tauranga . . . . SW 2 29.64 57 BC NE 4 29.70 58 NW 4 29.70 60 NW 5 29.62 66 W 2 29.83 59 Cape Egmont . Wellington . • NW 3 NW 2 29.566 53 53 C