THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17350, 15 May 1924, Page 7

THE WEATHER.

TODAY’S BAROMETER

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY CHRISTCHURCH.

Meteorological observations taken at 9.30 fc.m. on May 15:— Ba rometer—3o.oo4 : steady. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—7o.2. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—3B.l. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb 46.1; Wet bulb 45.4. Humidity per cent—9s. Maximum temperature in sun—lo 9. Minimum thermometer on grass—29.B. Wind—Gal in. Ckrad (0-10)—6. Rainfall—Nil. Rainfall to date this year—6.6soin. Rainfall to date last year—l7.so6in. NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.96o; falling. Temperature— 61.6. Wind—Calm. Cloud (0-10)—3.

“ STAR ” SPECIAL FORECAST.

The forecast of weather conditions Which may be expected to prevail during a period of twenty-four hours from 2.30 p.m. daily. CANTERBURY FORECAST. Wind—Moderate northerly to westerly. Weather—Continue fair and warm F T.. WOOLES. m. IN OTHER PLACES. The following telegraphed report showa the etate of the weather throughout New Zealand at 10 a.m. to-day:— Napier . 5.,1. 30.13 51 B Smooth G. Egmont . N.k1.,1. 30.13 51 B Smooth \\. a ?. ranm • NK » I - 80.1.3 M B Smooth Wellington . S.JS.,I. r. 0.10 54 O C. Campbell . N-W .br. 99.98 56 C Rough Farewells. . 5.,1. 30.00 51 C Smooth «>roymouth F..,br. 30.11 47 BC Swell OhH«ehn P **- OT 48 n i.riristehureh Calm 29.91 48 B inf"? I “ n ' ’,,- 1 ; 2990 55 z Smooth Dunedin . N.E.,1. 30.03 57 BC Bluff , W.,f.b. 29.04- 56 BUZ Mod. w di„ , , . O. Overcast, the sky B. Blue uky, be the covered with atmosphere clear thick clouds. „ J? r P. Passing showers, u. Clouds, paasicg Q. Squally, r. B- Rtiin, continued U. PrizxliQg rain rain F. Foggy. S. Snow. • G Gloomy, dark wes T. Thunder. ?• U. Ugly threalen- “«">»*• ing appearance. M Misty. z. Hazy. Wind force indicated by letters. C. Calm. G. Whole or heavy L. Light. gale. Br. Breeze. W. Gale of excep--18. Fresh breeze. tional severity. M. Moderate gale.