THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20219, 1 February 1934, Page 2

THE WEATHER.

PHASES OF THE MOON. FEBRUARY AND MARCH.

Feb. 7. Feb. 14. Feb. 21. Mar. 1. S.r»2 p.m. 0.34 p.m. 5.35 p.m. 9.56 p.m. Sun—Rose, 5.30 a.m.; sets, 7.56 p.m.

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 0.30 a.m. on Thursday, February l, 1934: Barometer—3o.24s, almost steady. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—64.B. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—s6.o. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb 63.1, wet bulb 58.3. Humidity per cent—73. Maximum temperature in sun—l 36. Minimum thermometer on grass—49.7. Wind—E.N.E., fresh breeze. Cloud (0-10)—2. Rainfall—Nil. Rainfall to date this year—3.44in. Rainfall to date last sear—2.lsin. NOON READINGS. Barometer—3o.22s, falling slowly. Temperature—63.7. Wind—E.N.E., moderate breeze. Cloud (0-10)—5. “ Star ” Special Forecast. Canterbury.—Wind: Moderate to strong east to north-east. Weather: Fair. Temperatures mild to warm. West Coast.—Wind: Moderate east to north ruling. Weather: Fair and warm. F. L. WOOLES. Government Forecast. General Inference.—Except for a slight fall of pressure there has been ery little change in the situation. An intense anti-cyclone still covers New Zealand, and the area to the east of it. On this depressions from the west are at present unable to make much impression. Disturbed conditions prevail over tropical Australia. Forecast.—Light to fresh east to north winds. Weather.—Fair to fine. Seas.—Smooth to moderate. Reports From Other Places. The following Is the telegraphed report of weather conditions throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-day:—

Wind-— l, light air; 2, slight breeze; 3, gentle breeze; 4, moderate breeze; 5, fresh breeze; 6, Btrong 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, passing clouds; D, drizzle; F. foggy; U, gloomy, dark weather; H, hall; L, lightning; M. misty; O t overcast, the whole sky covered with thick clouds; P, passing snowers; Q, squally; H, continuous or steady rain; 8, snow; T. thunder; U, ugly, threatening appearance; Z, hazy.

TIDES. (Summer Time.) High water— To-day. To-morrow. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. I-yttelton .... 5.30 5.54 6.16 6.40 Sumner 5.30 5.5 4 6.16 6.40 New Brighton 6.30 6.54 7.16 7.40 Akaroa 4.10 4.34 4.56 5.20 Timaru 4.40 5.04 5.26 5.60 Greymouth, Hokitika, Nelson 11.52 — 0.10 0.21

'Napier . 30.32 65 NE,5 O Rough C. Egmont . 30.1 7 64 S,2 B Smooth Wanganui . 30.21 69 ESE.t B Smooth Wellington 30.23 66 ESE.l B Smooth C. Campbell 30.26 62 S,2 B Smooth Farewell S. 30.23 65 SSE,4 B Mod. Oreymouth 30.20 64 E,3 B Arthur’s P. 54 Calm B Ohristch’ch 30.25 62 ENE,6 BC Dunedin . 30.21 59 NE,3 B Bluff . 30.19 57 E.l OF Smooth