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The Meteorology of the year was as follows:—
1882.
Temperature, Average.
Difference from
average of 41 years.
Dew-point.
Humidity
(Saturation=100.)
Height of
Barometer.
Rain in inches.
Difference from
average of 41 years.
Year
49.7
+ 0.3
44.7
84
29.75
25.16
+ 0.07
Winter Quarter
(Jan., Feb., March)
42.7
+ 2.9
38.9
87
30.02
3.63
—1.41
Spring Quarter
(April, May, June)
53.0
+ 0.1
46.5
79
29.73
6.13
+ 0.30
Summer Quarter
(July, Aug., Sept.)
58.1
—2.2
52.1
81
29.70
6.01
—1.41
Autumn Quarter
(Oct., Nov., Dec.)
44.8
+ 0.3
41.2
88
29.56
9.39
+ 2.25
Hence the mean temperature of the whole year was slightly
above the average; the Winter, Spring, and Autumn quarters
being above the average, while the Summer quarter was below.
The amount of rain was very slightly above that of the average.
I have the honor to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. W. GRIFFITH, M.D.,
Member Royal College of Physicians.
May 30th, 1883.