THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18889, 12 October 1929, Page 2

THE WEATHER.

TO-DAY’S BAROMETER,

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 5.30 a.m. on October 12, 192b:— Barometer—3o.299, steady. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—s4.s. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—39.3. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb 54.1, wet bulb 45.7. Humidity per cent—66. Maximum temperature In sun—l 22. Minimum- thermometer on grass—29.B. Wftid—S.W., very light. Cloud (0-10)—0. Rainfall—Nil. Rainfall to date this year—l?.37oin. Rainfall to date last year—l4.44Sin. NOON READINGS. Barometer—3o.3o9, almost steady. Temperature—s6.B. Wind—N.E., very light. Cloud (0-10)—7.

“STAR" SPECIAL FORECAST.

Wind—Moderate to fresh easterly ruling.

Weather—Fair and cool, and continuing over Sundav. ' F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. The indications are for: — Wind Variable and moderate breezes. Weather—Fine days, bright, and nights cold. Barometer—Little movement. IN OTHER PLACES. The following Is the telegraphed report of weather conditions throughout i New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-day:— Napier . 30.19 62 E2 O Smooth . C. Egmont.. 30.30 56 SW3 C R*>ugh Wanganui . 30.29 60 NWI BC Smooth Wellington 30.26 57 NEI BZ Slight C. Campbell 30.28 58 SI B Smooth Farewell S. 30.22 59 N2 B Mod. Greymouth 30.35 52 S2 BC Con. Arthur s P. 45 NWI B Christch’ch 30.30 54 SWI B Akaroa L.H. 30.29 54 SW2 B Mod. Dunedin . 30.34 49 SWI O Light Bluff . 30.33 47 SW2 C Smooth 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, 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, enow; D, drizzle; P, passing showers; H, hail; Q, squally; L, lightning; T, thunder; F, fog; M, mist; Z, haze.