THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18043, 31 December 1926, Page 2

THE WEATHER.

TO-DAY’S BAROMETER.

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at ft.3o a.m. on December 31:— Barometer—3o.2oß, falling. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—6s.s. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—s 3. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb, 63; wet bulb. 58.9. Humidity per cent—-77. Maximum temperature in sun—l 3 9. Minimum thermometer on grass—44.l. Wind—North-easterly, moderate. Cloud (0-10)—8. Rainfall—Nil. Rainfall to date this year—23.B46 in. Rainfall to date last year—3l.643 in. f! NOON READINGS. Barometer—3o.l67, falling. Temperature—63.l. Wind—North-easterly, moderate. Cloud (0-10)—6. "STAR” SPECIAL FORECAST The forecast of weather condition* which may be expected to rrevail dur ing a period of -twenty-four hour* from 2.30 pm. daily. CANTERBURY FORECAST. Wind—Moderate to strong, northeast to northerly. Weather continue fair and becoming warmer. DOMINION FORECAST. Wind.—-Easterly, moderate to strong, and backing by east to west. Weather.—Warm and sultry; increasing haze and cloudfness for change in the beginning of the week. Barometer.— Falling shortly. IN OTHER PLACES

ti. uioomy, aai'K u. uvercast, the ■weather. whole sky coverfe. Hail. ed with thick L. Lightning. clouds. M. Misty. P. Passing shower* C. Clouds, passing Q. Squally, clouds. It. Rain, continued D. Drizzling rain. rain. F Foggy. S. Snow. B. Blue sky, be the T. Thunder. atmosphere clear U. Ugly, threaten* or heavy. ing appearance. Z. Hazy. Wind Force indicated by Letters*— Weather estimated as— W. Gale of Calm. tional severity. L. Light. G. Whole or heavyßr. Breeze. gale. F.B. Fresh breeze. IIG. Moderate gale

Tne following telegraphic report shown the state of the weather throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m. to Napier . K, 1 30.30 72 C Smooth C. Egmont . N.fh 30.25 Mod. ■Wanganui . Calm 30.30 65 R Smooth Wellington NW,1 30.25 65 BC C. Campbell SE,1 3 0.30 62 C Smooth Farvwell K. E,1 20.24 70 B Mod. Greymouth E.br 30.23 66 R Mod. Arthur’s P. NB,l 68 R Christch'oh E.l 30.18 66 BC Aknroa L,.H. SE.fb 30.1 9 64 B Smooth I>unedin . NE.fb 30.23 64 Bluff . Calm 30.10 60 B Smooth G. Gloomy, dark O. Overcast the