In the northern hemisphere, the maximum temperature occurs near the end
of the third week of July and the minimum near the third week of
January. These are only a few days from the mid-point of the
meteorological seasons.

If the astronomical calendar is used, the middle of summer would be at
the end of the first week of August with mid-winter's day being at the
end of the first week of February. Also, December would be largely an
Autumn month and March would be a Winter one. The astronomical calendar
just doesn't tally with climatological reality.

--
Graham P Davis, Bracknell, Berks. [Retd meteorologist/programmer]
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'In the northern hemisphere, the maximum temperature occurs near the end
of the third week of July and the minimum near the third week of
January. These are only a few days from the mid-point of the
meteorological seasons.'

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I am not sure this statement is true in general for the N Hemisphere.

For example, Helsinki has on average its lowest temperatures in February.
Even more so the further north you go.

http://www.worldclimate.com/cgi-bin/...24+1102+02974W

Also, people's perception of the seasons varies greatly.
You try telling a Fin in Finland that Spring begins on 1st March or 21st March for that matter.

Len Wood
Wembury, SW Devon

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