THE WEATHER

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 598, 26 February 1929, Page 2

THE WEATHER

TO-DAY’S OBSERVATIONS Meteorological observations taken at tli« Albert Park Observatory at 9 a.m. to-day by the Government Observer:— Barometer at 9 a.m. to-day. 29.943 in. Air temperature at 9 a.m. to-day, 66deg. Temperature in shade yesterday: Maximum. 72deg; minimum, 59deg; maximum temperature in sun, I39deg. Bright sunshine yesterday, 2hr sf»min. Minimum temperature on grass, 55deg. Direction of wind at 9 a.m., S.W. Velocity wind previous 24 hours, 147 miles. Rainfall during previous 24 hours, nil. Rainfall to date this month. .61in. Average for February, 3.03 in. NORTH ISLAND CONDITIONS Observations taken at 9 a.m. Station. Wind. Bar. Ther. Wea.

be the atmosphere clear or heavy; C, clouds, passing clouds; D, drizzling rain; F, foggy; G, gloomy, dark weather; H, hail; L, lightning; M, misty; O, overcast, the whole sky covered with thick clouds; P, passing showers; Q, squally; R, rain, continued rain; T, thunder; S, snow; U, ugly, threatening appearance; Z, hazy. Wind force indicated by letters: O, calm; L, light; Br., breeze; F. 8., fresh breeze; M.G., moderate gale; G, whole or heavy gale; W, gale of exceptional severity.

Cape Maria . S 5 30.7 G7 O Russell ... . S 4 30.01 6S BC Hokianga Hds. :*.0.04 C Kaipara Sig. . E 3 30.00 08 BC Manukau Heads S\V 4 Auckland . . . W 5 20.95 6S O Tiritiri ..... SW 4 68 BC Kawhia .... SW 4 04 BC Tuuranga . . . . SW 3 29.85 67 O Opotiki . . SW 3 29.SO B East Cape . . 29.94 70 BZ Gisborne SW 3 29.90 69 B Cape Egmont W 3 30.00 07 O Thames . . . SW 4 29.91 63 B Wellington Is E 1 29.77 68 BZ Weather estimated £ is; £3. blue sky,