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The climatic environment of the Outer Hebrides
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 December 2011
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The unsettled cool-maritime climate of the Outer Hebrides represents an extreme modification of that of the British Isles generally; yet while it imposes strains, as an environment for man it has long been far from unproductive. Frequency of rain as showers, wind, high humidity and slow evaporation provide difficulties; but there is a relatively long, if slow, growing season ending in a mild autumn. Results of instrumental observations over 120 years are discussed; trends are compared, but closer analysis is hampered by changes in location of station. Some indication of extent of gain from increased shelter is given.
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