METEOROLOGY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 19 January 1931, Page 1

METEOROLOGY

CAWTHRON INSTITUTE METEOROLOGICAL STATION Report for 24 hours ending 9.30 a.m. : Sunday, 18th January, 1931. Rainfall: Nil. Week ending 9.30 a.m. Sunday, 18th: 1.14 in. Month to date : 1.58 in. Year to date: 1.58 in. Max. shade temp.: 09.1 deg. Min. temp, in screen: 45.8 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 39.0 deg. Soil temperatures at 9.30 a.m.: lft. depth: 63.1 deg. 3ft. depth: 04.0 deg. Barometer, 9.30 a.m.: 30.05 in. Wind, 9.30 a.m.: N. Sky, 9.30 a.m.: Blue. Bright sunshine (17th): 14hrs. Report for 24 hours ending 9.30 a.m.: Monday, 19th January, 1931. Rainfall: Nil. Week ending 9.30 a.m. Sunday, 18th: 1.14 in. Month to date: 1.58 in. Year to date: 1.58 in. Max. shade temp.: 72.7 deg. Min. temp, in screen: 48.1 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 40.4 deg. Soil temperatures at 9.30 a.m.: lft. depth: 04.5 deg. 3ft. depth: 64.0 deg. Barometer, 9.30 a.m.: 30.00 in. Wind, 9.30 a.m.: N.E. Sky, 9.30 a.m.: Blue, few clouds. Bright sunshine (18th): 13hrs 55min. OBSERVATIONS ELSEWHERE Manukau Heads: Bar.. 30.15; ther., 67; wind W., light air; blue sky; tide moderate; bar smooth. Auckland: Bar., 30.15; ther., 64* wind S.W., light air; blue sky with passing clouds. Kawhia: Ther.. 59; wind N.E.. slight breeze; blue sky with passing clouds. Cape Egmont: Bar., 30.08; ther., 63; wind N., gentle breeze; cloudy; tide good; sea moderate. Patea: Bar., 30.07; ther., 62; wind N., light air; overcast; tide moderate; sea smooth.

Wanganui: Bar., 30.07; tlier., 66; wind N., moderate breeze; blue sky with passing clouds; tide poor; sea smooth. Boston: Tlier., 63; wind N.W., fresli breeze; blue sky with passing clouds; tide moderate; sea moderate. Wellington: Bar., 29.95; tlier., 61; wind N.W., strong breeze; blue sky with passing clouds ; sea moderate. Cape Campbell: Bar.. 29.87; tlier., 63; wind N.W., high wind; blue sky with passing clouds; tide good; sea considerable. Farewell Spit: Bar., 30.04; tlier., 72; wind W.N.W., moderate breeze; over-] cast; tide moderate; sea rough. tireymouth : Bar.. 29.96; tlier., 54 ;, wind E., light air; overcast; tide mod-' erate; bar, moderate swell. i Christchurch: Bar., 25.70; tlier., 76; wind N.W., strong breeze; blue sky. WEATHER FORECAST The indications are for northerly winds moderate to strong and freshening to gale at times. The weather will probably prove squally and changeable. Expect warm and sultry weather with showers in back country. The barometer unsteady. Sea rough. Tides good. *”* MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1931 (Standard Time) Sun rose to-day 4.43 a.m., rises tomorrow 4.45 a.m..; sets to-day 7.30 p.m., sets to-morrow 7.30 p.m. The time for lighting vehicles is half an-hour after sunset. THE MOON—JANUARY D. H.M. New Moon IS 6.06 a.m. First Quarter 27 11.35 a.m.