THE WEATHER

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 900, 18 February 1930, Page 2

THE WEATHER

TODAYS OBSERVATIONS Meteorological observations taken at the Albert Park Observatory at-9 a.m. today by the Government Observer: — Barometer at 9 a.m. today. 30.213 in. Barometer at 9 a.m. yesterday, 29.995 in. Air temperature at 9 a.m. today. 59deg. Air temperature at 9 a.m. yesterday, Godeg. Temperature in shade yesterday:— Maximum, 6Sdeg; minimum, 54deg; maximum temperature in sun, 141 deg. Bright sunshine 3 r esterdaj T , 9hr smin. Minimum temperature on grass, 50deg. Direction and force of wind a 9 aum., SSE 4 (moderate breeze). Velocity of wind previous 24 hours, 196 miles. Weather conditions at 9 a.m., fine. Humidity at 9 a.m., 61 per cent. Rainfall during previous 24 hours, nil. Rainfall to date this month. 6.40 in. Average for February, 3.03 in. Days with rain this month. 6. NORTH ISLAND CONDITIONS Observations Taken at 9 a.m. Station. Wind Weather Bar. Ther. Cape Maria V.D., E 6, BZ 30.3 4 67 Russell, SE 7, BC 30.3 6 63 Hokianga Heads, S 4, B . . 30.18 65 Kaipara Sig. Stn.. RE 5, B 30.3 9 60 Manukau Heads, S 1, B .. 30.20 63 Auckland. ESE 2, B 20.18 60 Tiritiri, SE 3, B . . 57 Kawhia, W 3, B 62 Tauranga, W 3, B 30.14 65 Opotiki, S 4, BC 20.20 63 East Cape, SW 6, C 30.06 58 Gisborne, S 7, OP 30.11 58 Thames, S 3, B 30.20 60 Cape Egmont, S 6, BC .... 30.20 58 Wellington, S 4, B 30.26 58 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, conmued rain; S, snow; T, thunder; U, ugly, threatening appearance; Z, hazy.