THE CLIMATE OF MICHIGAN. 



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having the same latitude, as compiled by Eshlemaii (1). The differ- 

 ence in temperature between that at Grand Haven and the average of the 

 five interior stations is noted by means of "+" ^^^^ " — " signs. It will 

 be noted from Table II that the mean temperature for the year is practic- 

 ally the same for all stations, but that Grand Haven is warmer in Avinter 

 and colder in summer by several degrees than the western stations, and 

 slightly warmer in winter and cooler in summer than Milwaukee, be- 



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CHART VI. -The highest tenperature recorded during 

 July, is 16, one of the warmest months on record. 



cause it is on the windward side of the lake. Table III gives the average 

 maximum temperature for each month at the several stations and shows 

 a great difference between Grand Haven and the western cities during 

 the summer months, also in the spring and early autumn. Grand Haven 

 being cooler during this period by G to 10° F. The average minimum 

 temperatures reached daily for the various months are tabulated in 

 Table IV, bringing out the fact that extreme cold is not felt at Grand 

 Haven as it is in the west, away from the lake. Throughout the winter 



