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The Weather of 2014
Observations at Vellmar, with the level of the Ostra, fog on the river and the state of Lake Tarn at Tarnmund, as recorded by The Tarnmund Observatory, observing since 1869. Temperatures in degrees, rainfall in millimetres.
The months
| Month | Mean | Warmest day | Coldest night | Rain | Fog days | Frost days | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.4° | 9° | -8° | 56 mm | 5 | 16 | |
| February | 1.7° | 15° | -9° | 54 mm | 4 | 8 | |
| March | 6.0° | 18° | -4° | 65 mm | 3 | 0 | |
| April | 11.3° | 21° | 3° | 28 mm | 2 | 0 | |
| May | 10.5° | 20° | -1° | 44 mm | 2 | 0 | |
| June | 13.8° | 27° | 4° | 58 mm | 3 | 0 | |
| July | 16.2° | 27° | 8° | 70 mm | 4 | 0 | |
| August | 16.0° | 26° | 4° | 69 mm | 0 | 0 | |
| September | 12.3° | 21° | 2° | 60 mm | 2 | 0 | |
| October | 7.6° | 20° | 0° | 66 mm | 7 | 0 | |
| November | 2.9° | 14° | -9° | 72 mm | 11 | 1 | Fog persistent on the lower Ostra; the ferries stopped. |
| December | -0.3° | 10° | -10° | 71 mm | 11 | 20 | The Ostra carried ice at Vellmar bridge. |
Lake Tarn
The lake froze at Tarnmund on 4 February 2014, as the towns reported and bore the weight of a man by the end of the month; the ferry to the eastern shore was replaced by a marked path. The thaw is recorded on 4 March 2014.
The Ostra
The river rose to 2.2 metres above its mark at Vellmar bridge at the highest. 54 days of fog were recorded on the lower river, the ferries stopping when the far bank could not be seen.
The Observatory's note
The Tarnmund Observatory certifies the foregoing as the record of 2014, compiled from the Vellmar station, the lakeside station at Tarnmund and the garrison readings at Marschau. Readings on the Osmoor beyond the Reed Line are not taken. The Observatory notes that the front-line report received each evening from the War Ministry makes no mention of the weather at the front, and that none is expected.
Warmest month, 16.2°; coldest, -0.3°. Means are of the month; the warmest day and coldest night are the extremes recorded.
Weather in the public record
- 17 January 2014, Weinfeld. A storm strips roofs in Weinfeld and fells the old lime in Vine Street. Report.
- 4 February 2014, Hochstadt. The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Hochstadt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 10 February 2014, Oberholt. The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Oberholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 15 February 2014, Tarnmoor. A storm strips roofs in Tarnmoor and fells the old lime in Short Street. Report.
- 20 March 2014, Marschau. The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 25 March 2014, Eisenheim. A storm strips roofs in Eisenheim and fells the old lime in School Way. Report.
- 29 March 2014, Hochstadt. The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Hochstadt. Cellars in Long Way are flooded. Report.
- 30 March 2014, Lindenmar. The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Lindenmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 4 May 2014, Tarnmund. A storm strips roofs in Tarnmund and fells the old lime in Ostra Row. Report.
- 6 May 2014, Sandfeld. A storm strips roofs in Sandfeld and fells the old lime in Printer Row. Report.
- 11 May 2014, Vellmar. The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Vellmar. Cellars in Church Walk are flooded. Report.
- 16 June 2014, Grautal. The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Grautal. Cellars in Orchard Gate are flooded. Report.
- 12 July 2014, Weinau. The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Weinau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 20 July 2014, Wasserdorf. The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Wasserdorf. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 24 July 2014, Norrbruck. A storm strips roofs in Norrbruck and fells the old lime in Garrison Gate. Report.
- 3 October 2014, Brennholt. The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Brennholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 4 October 2014, Brennholt. The Ostra rises 20 centimetres above its mark at Brennholt. Cellars in Reed Walk are flooded. Report.
- 7 October 2014, Reedtal. The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Reedtal. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 13 October 2014, Wasserdorf. The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Wasserdorf. Cellars in Church Way are flooded. Report.
- 15 November 2014, Hollhausen. A storm strips roofs in Hollhausen and fells the old lime in High Way. Report.
- 19 November 2014, Vellhausen. The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Vellhausen. Cellars in Reed Street are flooded. Report.
- 21 November 2014, Sanding. The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Sanding. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 24 November 2014, Sudfurt. A storm strips roofs in Sudfurt and fells the old lime in Old Gate Walk. Report.
- 4 December 2014, Grauburg. The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Grauburg. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 16 December 2014, Dammsee. A storm strips roofs in Dammsee and fells the old lime in School Gate. Report.
- 20 December 2014, Norrwick. A storm strips roofs in Norrwick and fells the old lime in Weaver Street. Report.
- 31 December 2014, Hagenkirchen. A storm strips roofs in Hagenkirchen and fells the old lime in Lime Street. Report.