MKTEORO LOGICAL NOTES DURING THE YEAR 1902. 



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Regarding the temperatures in comparison with those of the 

 preceding year, the most notable feature is the low averages, 

 especially during the summer months. As one or two degrees 

 more or less on the average monthly temperatures means much 

 on the climatic conditions, it becomes a serious matter when the 

 difference reaches from five to eight degrees less as happened last 

 July. The averages therefore give a clear indication of the cold 

 and sunless character of the past summer. 



The thermometer was at or below freezing point (32° Fahr.) 

 on 65 days, and frost was registered on 50 days to the extent of 

 392°. In 1901 frost was registered on 57 days, and the total was 



