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Monday, November 19, 1973
OCTOBER WEATHER ROUNDUP
Last month's weather was much drier than usual with only 4.7 mm
of rainfall recorded during the month, the Royal Observatory reported
today.
The relative humidity for the month fell to a minimum of 21 per
cent on October 28 the lowest on record for October. This value
has been equalled once before in October 1968.
One red and five yellow fire danger warnings were issued during
the month. No thunderstorm or heavy rain warnings were issued and no
aircraft were diverted on account of the weather.
Total sunshine during October amounted to 184.1 hours, representing
34.8 hours below normal. Total rainfall at 4.7 mm was 94.5 mm below normal.
A maximum temperature of 32.0 degrees Celsius was recorded on
October 4, and a minimum temperature of 18.5 degrees Celsius on October 28
and 29.,
Note to Editors:
A full report on last month's weather prepared by the Royal Observatory will be boxed for collection
this evening.
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