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April:—The month as a whole was of a quiet character.
The morning of the 1st April witnessed a sudden change
in the type of weather, and during a large portion of the
month it was of a typically April character; bright sunshine
was more than usually abundant, and yet rain was
of almost daily occurrence, mostly in gentle showers.
The last week was distinctly colder, and on the 30th
sleet and snow made their appearance.
Mean temperatures—highest 60'6, lowest 38'6 degrees.
Rainfall for Leyton 176 inches.
May:—The very inclement weather which marked the closing
days of April was maintained on the opening day of May.
Following immediately upon this polar weather the conditions
underwent a remarkable change. Weather of a
brilliant character followed, and for the week ending
with the 8th the sunshine records were above the average.
During the latter half of the second week there was another
very cold wintry interval, after which it again became
warm and bright.
Mean temperatures—highest 64.8, lowest 41.7 degrees.
Rainfall for Leyton 147 inches.
June:—On the opening day there was a sudden change from
the brilliantly fine type of conditions which had been
experienced down to the close of May, these being replaced