THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18940, 10 December 1929, Page 9

THE WEATHER.

TO-DAY’S BAROMETER

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 18f29: Barometer—29.B4l; steady. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—6B.9. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-foijr hours—47.7. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb 60.0, wet bulb 62.8. Humidity per cent—6l. Maximum temperature in sun—l4o. Minimum thermometer on grass—3B.B. Wind—W.S.W., light. Cloud (0-10) —9. Rainfall—Nil. Rainfall to date this year—2l.ooßin. Rainfall to date last year—lß.697in. NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.B4s; steady. > Temperature—s9.s. Wind—N.E., moderate. Cloud (0-10) —9. ? *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. 'Veather.—Fair to cloudy. F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. The indications are for:— Wind.—Southerly, moderate to strong, and veering by west to north. Weather.—Fair. Increasing haze and cloudiness. Will probably become warmer. Barometer.—Shortly falling slowly. IN OTHER PLACES. The following Is the telegraphed report of weather conditions throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-day:— Napier 29.83 72 5,2 BC Smooth

breeze; 3, gentle breeze; 4, moderate breeze; 5, fresh breeze; 6, strong breeze; 7, high wind; 8, gals; 9, strong gale; 10, whole gale; 11, storm; 12, hurricane. Weather—B, blue sky; BC, blue sky and detached clouds; C, cloudy; Q, overcost; G, gloomy, dull; U, ugly, threatening; R, continuous or steady rain; S, snow; D, drizzle; jP, passing showers; H, hail; Q, squally; L., lightning; T, thunder; F, fog; M, mist; Z, haze.

xsapier .... C. Egmont . Wanganui . Wellington C. Campbell Farewell S. Greymouth Arthur’s P. Christch’cb Akaroa B.H. 29.93 29.90 60 64 W,5 W,6 bu smootn BC Cons. BC Cons. 29.88 29.87 61 68 N,3' S,4 CZ Smooth BC Rough 29.84 29.83 47 59 53 NW,2 WSW,4 SW,5 O O BC Rough Bluff 23.85* 55 SW,3 O Smooth Wind—0, calm; 1, h light air; 2, slight