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Table XX. Frequency of the several Winds (Year). 



The following are the mean results for the wJiole island: — 



We learn from them that, in the year 1851, the wind blew, on the average 

 of the entire year, most frequently from between S.W. and W., and least fre- 

 quently from between N. E. and E. The same thing holds also for the sum- 

 mer half-year, the point of maximum frequency being, very nearly, W. S.W., 

 and that of minimum frequency E. N. E. In the winter half-year the point of 

 maximum frequency is more nearly S.W., that of the minimum being as before. 

 The ratio of the numbers representing the greatest and least frequency is greater 

 in winter than in summer. 



It is not necessary to enter more minutely into the discussion of the num- 

 bers of the preceding Tables, as it is probable that the results of a single year, as 

 to the frequency of the several winds, will deviate considerably from the means 

 of several. I may observe, however, that they afford some indications of a law 



