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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Clerkenwell 1888
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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The Meteorology of the year was as follows:—
| 1888. | TEMPERATURE. AVERAGE. | DIFFERENCE FROM AVERAGE OF 115 YEARS. | HUMIDITY (sATURATION=l 00.) | HEIGHT OF BAROMETER. | RAIN IN INCHES. | DIFFERENCE FROM AVERAGE OF 72 YEARS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tear | 47.7 | —1.0 | 82 | 29.7 | 27.49 | 2.44 |
| First Quarter (Jan., Feb., March) | 36.9 | —1.9 | 83 | 29.7 | 4.56 | —0 .42 |
| Second Quarter (April, May, June) | 51.6 | —0.7 | 75 | 29.7 | 5.50 | —0.18 |
| Third Quarter (July, Aug., Sept.) | 57.6 | —2.1 | 83 | 29.8 | 11.21 | -1-3.93 |
| Fourth Quarter (Oct., Nov., Dec.) | 44.6 | 9 | 88 | 29.7 | 6.22 | —0.89 |