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The rainfall, although in excess of that of any of the three 
preceding years, was still considerably below the average ot the 
period 1876—1894. September was the dryest month of that name 
in our record, while January was the wettest January within the 
same period. There was one ‘‘ Absolute Drought” or period of more 
than 14 consecutive days without measurable rain, this being from 
5th to 19th February (both days inclusive.) There were also two 
‘Partial Droughts,” or periods of more than 28 consecutive days 
with a rainfall not exceeding ‘or in. per day; these were, February 
1st to March 5th, with a fall of -22 in. in 33 days, and May 2nd to 
June 25th with a fall of *55 in. in 55 days. 
The maximum temperature in the sun, 141°, was reached on June 
21st, the maximum in the shade, 81°6°, on September 24th. The 
minimum in the shade, 4°62, and on the grass 2°1° both occurred 
during the night of 8th—gth February. 
The shade temperature exceeded 70° on 54 days, 80° being 
exceeded on six occasions. 
There were 121 frosty nights during the year. The last frost of 
the Winter 1894—95 occurred on June 21st, and the first of the 
winter 1895—6 on September 2tst. 
South-westerly and Westerly winds were most prevalent 
throughout the year, the former having blown on 63, the latter 
on 59 days. 
DETAILED REMARKS ON THE MONTHS. 
January.—The wettest January in our record, and the coldest 
since 1881. The first fortnight was dry and frosty, with shade min- 
ima of 8°5° and g'5° on the 11th and 12th. A fall of snow on the 
13th preceded a week’s mild wet weather, during which the Trent 
was in flood. Continuous frosts with slight falls of snow marked 
the remainder of the month. 
Fepruary.—The coldest month in our record, with the exception 
of January 1881. The frost was continuous until the 23rd, when it 
partially broke up. The coldest period was from the 6th until the 
14th, the shade temperature falling below 10° on 7 of the g nights; 
the lowest temperature (21° on the grass) was registered on the 
gth. The month was almost rainless, and there was practically no 
snow. 
Marcu was cold in the earlier part, ground frosts being regis- 
tered on 12 of the first 18 nights. The latter part was milder with 
only two slight frosts. The rainfall mostly occurred in the second 
and last weeks. 
ApRIL was mild, especially the latter half. The rainfall mostly 
occurred between the 17th and the 27th, while the 10 days preceding 
