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Saturday, April 28, 1973
RECORD MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IN MARCH
Weather Last Month Abnormally Warm
The highest maximun temperature for March was recorded last month
on March 31 when the mercury shot up to 30.1°C.
The Royal Observatory says the abnormally warm weather in February continued last month. The mean temperature (20.8°c), the mean maximum temperature (23.9°C) and the mean minimum temperature (18.7°C) were all
second highest on record for March.
At the beginning of the month, Hong Kong was in a warm and moist
airstream from the South China Sea.
During the first five days, the weather was mainly cloudy and
humid with some light rain patches, Coastal fog was reported on March 1,
2 and 4.
Early on March 5, a weak cold front passed through Hong Kong and
winds freshened from the east, The Strong Monsoon Signal was hoisted that
afternoon and lowered the next morning.
Weather improved on March 6 with sunny periods during the day.
Late on March 7, another warm and moist airstream from the
southeast reached Hong Kong. Some drizzle patches were reported on March
7, 8 and 9 and coastal fog patches from March 9 to 13.
Strong easterly winds affected Hong Kong late on March 13 and early
March 14. The Strong Monsoon Signal was hoisted on March 13 and lowered
the next morning. Some light rain was also reported on these two days.
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