METEOROLOGY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 12 January 1931, Page 1

METEOROLOGY

CAWTHRON INSTITUTE METEOROLOGICAL STATION Report for 24 hours ending 9.30 a.m.: Sunday, 11th January. 1931. Rainfall: Nil. Week ending 9.30 a.m. Sunday, 11th: .44 in. Month to date: .44 in. Year to date: .44 in. Max. shade temp.: 72.4 deg. Min. temp, in screen: 43.4 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 41.8 deg. Soil temperatures at 9.30 a.m.: lit. depth: 63.0 deg. ■ 3ft. depth: 65.0 deg. Barometer, 9.3 p a.m.: 29.86 in. Wind, 9.30 a.m.: S.W. Sky, 9.30 a.m.: Blue, few clouds. Bright sunshine (10th);: 9hrs 20min. Report for 24 hours ending 9.30 a.m.: Monday, 12th January, 1931. Week ending 9.30 a.m. Sunday, 11th: .44 in. Month to date: 1.32 in. Year to date: 1.32 in. Max. shade temp.: 73.0 deg. Min. temp, in screen: 54.1 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 51.1 deg. Soil temperatures at 9.30 a.m.: lft. 'depth: 65.6 deg. 3ft. depth: 64.8 deg. Barometer, 9.30 a.m.: 29.32 In. Wind, 9.30 a.m.: N.E. Sky, 9.30 a.m.: Blue, few clouds. Bright sunshine (11th): 12hrs lOmin. OBSERVATIONS ELSEWHERE Manukau Heads: Bar., 29.5; ther., 62; wind N.W., gale; overcast with steady rain; tide good; bar rough. Auckland: Bar., 29.67; ther., 73; wind N.W., fresh breeze; overcast with steady rain. Kawhia: Ther., 67; wind N., high wind; overcast; sea heavy; rain early. Cape Egmont: Bar., 29..56 ;ther., 65; wind N.W., high wind; overcast; tide moderate; sea rough; rain. 90 points. Patea: Bar., 29.58; ther., 65; wind W.N.W., strong breeze; overcast; tide moderate; sea rough; heavy rain early. Wanganui: Bar., 29.47; ther., 66; wind N.W., moderate breeze; overcast; tide good; bar smooth; rain, 40 points. Foxton: Ther., 65; wind N., moderate breeze; overcast; tide moderate; sea moderate; rain, 37 points. Wellington: Bar., 29.27; ther., 62; wind N.W., strong breeze; blue sky; rain, 53 points. Cape Campbell: Bar., 29.22; ther., 57; wind N., gentle breeze; blue sky; tide good; sea moderate. Farewell Spit: Rar., 29.40; ther., 67; wind W., gale; overcast and misty; tide good; sea heavy; rain, 73 points.. Greymouth: Bar., 29.33; ther., 53; wind N., slight breeze; passing showers; tide good; bar slight swell; rain, 88 points. Christchurch: Bar., 29.09; ther.. 59; calm; overcast. WEATHER FORECAST The indications are for westerly winds strong to gale and backing by W. to S. The weather will probably prove squally, with heavy showers. There are indications for electrical disturbances, and will probably become colder. Barometer rising soon. Sea heavy, Tides good.