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July—The weather was generally fine, bright and warm, with a
remarkably hot period extending from the 6th to the 22nd. The
mean daily temperature of the air was generally above the
average, particularly so on the 19th—21st, when it was over
10°F. in excess. The fall of rain was below the average.
August.—The weather was fine, bright and hot, with an exceptionally
hot period extending from July 29th to August 37th. The mean
daily temperature of the air was generally above the average,
being particularly so towards the end of the month. The fall of
rain was very small and greatly below the average.
September.—The weather was bright and hot till the 9th, and then
generally dull with frequent rain. The mean daily temperature
of the air was somewhat above the average.
October.—The weather was generally dull and cloudy with frequent
rain at the beginning and towards the end of the month. The
mean daily temperature of the air was generally below the
average and the fall of rain was a little below. Fogs were prevalent
during the latter half of the month.
November.—The weather was mild, dull, and gloomy, with frequent
rain during the first half of the month. The mean daily temperature
of the air generally above the average, as was also the
rainfall.
December.—The weather was generally cold and dull, with frequent
rain. The mean daily temperature of the air was generally
below the average. The rainfall was a little above its average
and fogs were very prevalent during the latter half of the
month.