THE WEATHER

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 30, 28 April 1927, Page 14

THE WEATHER

TO-DAY’S OBSERVATIONS. Meteorological observations taken at the Albert Park Observatory at 9 a.m. to-day by Captain D. McLeay, the Government Observer: Barometer. 29.87 inches. Air temperature at 9 a.m., 59 degrees. Temperature in shade yesterday: Maximum, 62 degrees; minimum, *9 degrees: maximum temperature in sun, 122 degrees. Bright sunshine yesterday, 6 hours 35 minutes Minimum temperature on grass, 45 degrees. Direction of wind at 9 a.m., west. Velocity wind previous 24 hours, LS3 miles. Rainfall during previous 24 hours, .25 inches. Rainfall to date this month, 3.71 inches. Average for April, 3.77 inches. NORTH ISLAND CONDITIONS Observations taken at y a.m.:—Station. Wind. Bar. Ther. Wth.

Wind force indicated by tetters: —C, calm; L., light; Br, breeze, FB fresh breeze, MG moderate gale; G. whole or heavy gale: W gale of exceptional severity Weather estimated as:—B, oiue sky, be the atmosphere clear or heavy; C, clouds, passing clouds: D, drizzling rain; F, foggy. G, gloomy, dark weather: H. hall; L, lightning, M, misty. O. overcast, the whole sky covered with thick clouds; P. passing showers; Q. squally; R. rain, continued rain; S, snow; T, thunder; U. ugly threatening appearanceZ. hazy.

Bicycles are to be provided for Wilts'’lire (Eng.) children who live far from schools; but parents will have to repair punctures in the tyres of these machines.

Cape Maria SW fb 29.99 61 HQ Russell .. .. . • sw 1 29.90 68 BC Hokianga Has SW fb 29.96 69 P Kaiparu Sttf Si sw fb 29.89 56 Q Maiiukau tills. sw fb 29.88 Auckland .. • - sw 1 29.89 Ttritirl sw br 58 C Kawhia .. .. .. SE fb 29.79 50 BC Tauranga •• •• sw 1 29.81 52 B East Cape .. .. W fb 29.90 50 B Gisborne .. • SW fb 29.88 51 BC Cape Egmont .. SE 1 29.85 46 P Wellington .. • • S br 29.S8 50 BC Thames Calm 29.87 56 BC Opotlki S lb 29.S3 58 BC