THE WEATHER

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 693, 19 June 1929, Page 2

THE WEATHER

TODAY’S OBSERVATIONS

Meteorological observations taken at the Albert Park Observatory at 9 a.m., today, by the Government Observer:— Barometer at 9 a.m. today, 29.490 in. Barometer at 9 a.m. yesterday, 30.269 in. Air temperature at 9 a.m. today, 59deg. Air temperature at 9 a.m. yesterday, 51deg. Temperature in shade yesterday: Maximum, 59deg; minimum, Sodeg; maximum temperature in sun, 94deg. Bright sunshine yesterday, 1 hour 5 minutes. Minimum temperature on grass, 54deg. Direction and force of wind at 9 a.m., NB 9 (whole gale). Velocity of wind previous 24 hours, 256 miles. Weather conditions at 9 a.m., storm and heavy rain. Humidity at 9 a.m., 99 per cent. Rainfall during previous 24 hours, Rainfall to date this month, 2.50 in. Average for June, 4.72 in. Days with rain this month, 13. NORTH ISLAND CONDITIONS

Weather indicated by: B, blue sky, 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 ; S, snow; T, thunder; U, ugjy threatening appearance ; Z, hazy. Wind force indicated by figures.

Observations taken at 9 a.m. Station. Wind. Bar. Ther. Wea. Cape Maria . . . NW S 29.58 62 BC Russell .... 29.48 63 MR Hokianga Hds. . N 8 29.52 59 OQ Kaipara Sig. . . NE S 29.49 59 OR Manukau Heads NE S 29.47 5S OR Auckland . . . . NE 6 29.49 60 OR Tiritiri R Kawhia .... . XE 8 OR Tauranga . . Ein interrupted Opotiki .... . NE 6 29. SO OR r J Viaznes .... 29.-50 60 OR East Cape . . . . NE 6 29.91 58 OMR Gisborne . . . . NE 4 29.88 R Cape Egmont . . XE 5 29.41 54 R Wellington . . . ESE 2 29.83 4 OR