THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 146, 22 June 1931, Page 2

THE WEATHER.

PHASES OF THE MOON. JUNE AND JULY.

June 23. June 30. July 8. July 15. 11.53 p.m. 0.17 p.m. 3 1.22 a.m. 11.50 p.m. TO-DAY’S ALMANAC. Sun rose. 7.3 4 a.m.; sets. 4.30 p.m. Moon rose, 11.37 a.m.; sets, 11,15 p.m. TO-DAY’S BAROMETER.

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 1931. Barometer—29.764. steady. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—4B.s. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—33.7. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb, 38.1; wet bulb, 36.0. Humidity per cent—SO. Maximum temperature in sun—SC. Minimum thermometer on grass—29.S. Wind—S.W., fresh breeze. Cloud (0-10)—S. Rainfall—.ol in. Rainfall to date this year—s.72in. Rainfall to date last year—lO.Oin. NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.7o9, almost steady. Temperature—44.6. Wind—S.W., fresh breeze. Cloud (0-10—10. DOMINION FORECAST. The indications are for moderate to strong southerly winds, freshening. The weather will prove squally, with heavy showers; snow on high levels, and becoming much colder. Barometer—Rising. “STAR” SPECIAL FORECAST. Canterbury. The forecast of weather conditions which may be expected to prevail during a period of twenty-four hours from 2.30 p.m. to-day:— Wind.—Moderate to strong south to south-west. Weather.—Cold. Expect considerable rainfall, changing to sleet and snow upcountry. Indications for heavy backcountry snowfall. West Coast. (24 hours from 9 a.m. Tuesday) Wind.—Strong easterly ruling. Weather.—Cold and showery. Snow inland. F. L. WOOLES. IN OTHER PLACES. The following Is the telegraphed report of weather conditions throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-day; Napier . 30.00 50 NE,4 Z Rough C. Egmont . 29.86 51 NE,3 BC Mod. Wanganui . 29.55 48 E,l O Smooth Wellington 29.81 47 NNW,2 O Smooth C. Campbell 29.79 48 NW,I OMR Rough Farewell S. 29.77 50 5,5 C Heavy Greymouth 29.81 42 E,3 MR Mod. Arthur’s P. Not Received. Christch’ch 29.76 38 SW,S C •Akaroa L.H. 29.82 43 Calm MR Mod. Dunedin . 29.82 53 Calm MR Mod. Bluff . 29.7 S 41 E,l OD Smooth Wind—o, calm; 1, light air; 2, light breeze; 3, gentle breeze; 4, moderate breeze; 5. fresh breeze; 6, strong breeze; 7, high wind; 8, gale; 9, strong gale; 10, whole gale; 31, storm; 32, hurricane. Weather—B, blue sky; BC, blue sky and detached clouds; C, cloudy; I), drizzle: F, foggy; G, gloomy, dull; H, hail; L, lightning; M, misty; O, overcast; P, passing showers; Q, squally; R, continuous or steady rain; S, snow; T, thunder; U, ugly, threatening; Z, haze.