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METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS—1954.
I am indebted to the Director of the National Maritime Museum
and, in particular, to Eng. Commander H. O. Hill, R.N., for the
following meteorological data for the year ended December, 1954 :—
Temperature:
The highest screen temperature 83°F. on 1st September.
The temperature exceeded 80°F. on 27th May (81 °F.)
1st Sept. (83°F.)
The lowest screen temperature was 17°F. on 28th January.
The maximum temperatures during January, February,
November and December were : 57°F. on 15th January
54°F. on 22nd February
61 °F. on 6th November
59°F. on 2nd December
Sunshine :
Total hours recorded 1,248.9
The sunniest day was 26th May, when 13.1 hours of sunshine
were recorded.
There were 65 days when no sunshine was recorded, viz :—
January 12 days
February 12 „
March 7 „
April 0 „
May 1 „
June 2 „
July 2 „
August 2 „
September 1 „
October 4 „
November 8 „
December 14 ,,
Rainfall:
Total for the year 25.80 ins.
Highest in 24 hours 92 ins. on 25th July
Driest month April (0.31 inches)
Wettest month August (4.48 ,, )