Durham Weather and Climate since 1841

The British have a long history of weather observation, with Durham Observatory starting in 1841 and continuing to this day. Durham Weather and Climate since 1841 is the first full publication of this newly digitized record, celebrating 180 years of weather in north-east England. It examines monthly and seasonal weather patterns and extremes, and considers long-term climate change, with local documentary sources and contemporary photographs bringing the statistics to life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The British have a longstanding fascination with weather, with astronomers at Durham Observatory initiating weather observations in 1841. These records have remained unbroken, making it one of the longest continuous series of single-site weather records in Europe. Durham Weather and Climate since 1841 marks the inaugural publication of this newly digitized record of English weather, offering enduring appeal to both interested readers and climate researchers. The book commemorates 180 years of weather in north-east England by delving into the methods used to create and maintain these records, examining monthly and seasonal weather patterns over two centuries, and exploring the impact of long-term climate change. Local documentary sources and contemporary photographs vividly illustrate the statistics, encompassing significant events such as the Great Flood of 1771 and the remarkable sight of skating on the frozen River Wear in February 1895. Furthermore, the book provides extensive links to complete daily weather records dating back to 1843. This volume serves as a sister publication to Oxford Weather and Climate since 1767, authored by the same authors and published by Oxford University Press in 2019.

Weight: 1334g
Dimension: 263 x 493 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198870517