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The Meteorology of the year was as follows:—
1884.
Temperature, Average.
Difference from
average of 43 years.
Dew-point.
Humidity
(Saturation = 100.)
Height of
Barometer.
Bain in inches.
Difference from
average of 70 years.
Year
50.7
+ 1.3
44.4
80
29.8
18.05
—7.33
Winter Quarter
Jan., Feb., March)
43.4
+ 3.5
38.8
84
29.8
4.64
—0.37
Spring Quarter
(April, May, Juno
52.5
—0.4
45.1
76
29.7
4.31
—1.50
Summer Quarter
(July, Aug., Sept.)
62.7
+ 2.5
54.0
74
29.8
4.53
—2.87
Autumn Quarter. .
(Oct., Nov., Dec.)
44.1
—0.4
39.7
85
29.8
4.57
—2.59
Hence the mean temperature of the whole year, was somewhat
above the average; the winter and summer quarters
being above, the spring and autumn quarters below. This has
an important influence upon the mortality; for a mild winter
diminishes the deaths from pulmonary diseases, while a warm
summer increases the deaths from diarrhoea.
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. W. GRIFFITH, M.D.,
July, 1885. Member Royal College of Physicians.