THE WEATHER.
TO-DAY’S BAROMETER.
MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, December IT:— Barometer—3o.o9l, steady. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—63.2. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—4s.s. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb, 63.0, wet bulb. 56.8. Humidity per cent—66. Maximum temperature in sun—l 29. Minimum thermometer on grass—37.4. Wind—North-easterly, moderate. Cloud (0-10)—1. Rainfall—Nil. Rainfall to date this year—2l.396in. Rainfall to date last year—2o.666in. NOON READINGS. • Barometer —30.065, falling slowly. Temperature—63.o. Wind—North-easterly, moderate. Cloud (0-10)—0. “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:— Wind.—Fresh north-east ruling. Weather.—Fair and warm. F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. The indications are for:— Wind—Variable and moderate breezes; northerly moderate prevailing. Weather—Fair. Probably become warmer. Barometer—Little movement. IN OTHER PLACES. The following is the telegraphed report of weather conditions throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-dav:—
breeze; 3, gentle breeze; 4, moderate breeze; 5, fresh breezte; 6. strong breeze; 7, high wind; 8, gale; 9, strong gale; 10, whole gale; 11, storm; 12, hurricane. Weather—B, blue sky; BC, blue sky and detached clouds: C, cloudy; O, overcast; G, gloomy, dull; U, ugly, threatening; R, continuous or steady rain; S, snow; D, drizzle: P. passing showers; H, hail; Q. squally; L, lightning; T, thunder; F, fog: M, mist; Z, haze.
New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-day: — Napier . 30.12 69 N1 B Sm. C. Egmont . 30.10 60 W1 B Sm. Wanganui . 30.08 71 NE1 BC Sm. •Wellington 30.09 62 NW1 B C. Campbell 30.12 66 N2 B Sm. Farewells.. 30.19 69 NE2 BC Sm. (Jreymouth 30.14 67 S2 B Sm. Arthur’s P.. 62 Calm B Christch’ch 30.08 62 E2 B Akaroa L.H. 30.12 62 W3 BC I3unedin . 30.09 56 NEl B Bluff . 30.09 59 Calm O Sm. Wind—0, calm; 1, light air; 2, slight
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18639, 17 December 1928, Page 9
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305THE WEATHER. Star (Christchurch), Issue 18639, 17 December 1928, Page 9
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