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1883.
Temperature, Average.
Difference from
average of 42 years.
Dew-point.
Humidity
(Saturation == 100.)
Height of
Barometer.
Rain in inches.
Difference from
average of 42 years.
Year
49.4
0.0
43.6
82
29.7
21.9
—0.69
Winter Quarter
(Jan., Feb., March)
40.0
+ 0.1
35.2
83
29.7
5.36
+ 0.35
Spring Quarter
(April, May, June)
53.0
+ 0.1
45.3
77
29.8
4.75
—1.08
Summer Quarter
(July, Aug., Sept.)
59.5
—0.7
53.2
80
29.7
6.53
—0.12
Autumn Quarter
(Oct., Nov., Dec.)
44.9
+ 0.4
40.8
86
29.8
5.26
—1.93
Hence the mean temperature of the whole year was exactly
that of the average; the Winter, Spring, and Autumn quarters
being slightly above the average, while the Summer quarter was
below. These conditions are favourable to health; for a mild
winter favours a diminution of deaths from Pulmonary diseases,
while a cool summer diminishes the deaths from Diarrhœa; and
these two diseases are very important considerations in the
mortality of a Parish.
I have the honor to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. W. GRIFFITH, M.D.,
Member Royal College of Physicians,
Medical Officer of Health.
June 11th, 1884.