Table 1

Summary statistics for meteorological indicators in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 2001–2010

Meteorological indicatorWarm seasonAll seasons
Mean (SD)5% centile95% centileMean (SD)5% centile95% centile
Daily maximum temperature (°C)27.0 (6.2)17.938.522.8 (6.8)14.236.1
Daily minimum temperature (°C)15.2 (4.4)8.823.312.4 (4.7)5.121.3
Daily average temperature (°C)20.6 (5.1)13.330.617.2 (5.5)10.027.9
Daily mean relative humidity (%)50.6 (15.2)23.073.559.2 (17.0)28.085.0