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The plateau divisions present almost typical continental types 

 of climate. The elevation and comparatively dry atmosphere com- 

 bine to give high day temperatures, but the nights are decidedly 

 cool, owing to the rapid loss of heat by radiation. During the 

 Bummer months the maximum temperature frequently reaches 90 

 degrees or above. Winter begins early and continues severe 

 throughout the season, temperatures of 40 degrees below zero 

 not being uncommon in the more exposed localities*, 



Long Island and the Atlantic Coast exhibit conditions that are 

 in marked contrast to those of the plateau divisions. Indeed, the 

 climate of this division is influenced more by the ocean than by 

 the adjacent land surfaces, being characterized by mild winters 

 and relatively cool summers with comparative freedom from sud- 

 den and extreme changes of temperature. 



Fig. 9. — Absolute Minimum Temperature 



The chart showing the lowest temperatures recorded in the vari- 

 ous parts of the state (Fig. 9) should prove of interest. It will 

 be noted that very low temperatures have been experienced, 40 



