THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18642, 20 December 1928, Page 9

THE WEATHER.

TO-DAY'S BAROMETER.

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY. CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 9.30 a.h. on Thursday, December 20:— Barometer—29.s94. rising. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—6s.B. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—sl.o. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb 51.2; wet bulb 50.9. Humidity per cent—9B. Maximum temperature in sun—74. Minimum thermometer on grass—49.7. Wind—S.W., 1. Cloud (0-10)—10. Rainfall—o.sooin. Rainfall to date this year—2l.S96in. Rainfall to date last year—2o.7o9in. NOOX READINGS. Barometer—29.626, rising. Temperature—so. 6. Wind—S.W.. 1. Cloud (0-10)—10. “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—Moderate to fresh south to east. Weather—Cool. Continue unsettled, but rainfall lessening and breaking oft into occasional showers. F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. Present indications are for: Wind—Southerly, moderate to strong. Weather—Still likely to be cloudy and unsettled and showery, but later weather improving and probably become colder. Barometer—Little movement, rising slowly shortly. IN OTHER PLACES. The following is the telegraphed report of weather conditions throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-day:—

Wind—o, calm; 1, light air; 2. slight breeze; 3. gentle breeze; 4. moderate breeze; 5, fresh breeze; 6, strong breeze; 7, high wind; 8, gate; 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; IT, ugly, threatening: R, continuous or steady rain; S, snow; D, drizzle; P. passing showers; 11, hall; Q, squally; L, lightning; T, thunder; F, fog; M, mist: Z, haze.

Napier . 29.62 69 NW3 B Sm. C. Egmont . 29.60 63 NWS BC Mod. Wanganui . 29.58 65 NW1 C Sra. Wellington . 29.54 59 NW3 C C. Campbell 29.57 75 N6 B Farewell R. . 29.54 68 W5 C Con. Greymouth . 29.56 59 N5 O Con. Arthur’s P. . 50 SW1 R Christch’ch . 29.53 54 SI OR Akaroa L.H. 29.56 54 SE4 ORZ Uunedin . 29.63 55 SW2 O Mod. Bluff . 29.63 56 SW3 BC Sm.