REMARKS 



The weather during May was generally seasonable and well ad- 

 apted to plant growth. A large amount of sunshine and some high 

 temperature, especially during the first part of the mouth, gave veg- 

 etation a good start on the season's growth. While the precipitation 

 record was rather small, the ground seemed to be fairly well supplied 

 with moisture for starting the crops. The entire absence of any frost 

 during the month was an especially favorable feature. 



' The records of the several weather elements show the following 

 features of interest : The mean barometer was considerably higher 

 than the normal and the range was large for May. The maximum 

 barometer was higher than usual while the minimum was about the 

 normal value. The total wind movement was a little more than the 

 normal and was from the south more than one-half the time. Only a 

 few gales were recorded and they were of little intensity. 



The mean temperature wns more than four degrees above the 

 normal and the minimum fell below 40 degrees on only three dates. 

 While frost was reported on a few dates in low places, there was none 

 noted at the station. The maximum temperature was practically 

 normal. 



The mean dew point and relative humidity were both higher 

 than their average values. The total precipitation was more than an 

 inch less than the normal amount. That which occurred, however, 

 was fairly well distributed throughout the month. 



The amount of sunshine was large, but the last week was rather 

 cloudy. 



J. E. OSTRANDER, Meteorologist. 



A. L. CHANDLER, Observer. 



Note — The regular observations at this station are continued at 8 

 A, M. and 8 p. M. 75tf' meridian tifiie. 



