Last month was very dry for September and the temps were well above my 20 year average for the month. September refused to let go of summer and in that fit managed to break several daily high records and so overnight warm records as well. October may fight for a few days but ultimately should succumb to the forces of nature.
A total of seven daily records fell all warm records, four overnight low records were set for daily warmest low temp and 3 daily highs were set. All four overnight record warm lows were in a row from the 10th through the 13th at 66.3, 62.4, 61.8, and 63.7 degrees. The daily record highs came on the 19th with 82.9º, the 25th and 26th with 87.5º and 88.3º respectively. The warmest temps came on the 6th with a register of 91.5º well short of the 96.4º record. That was also the only 90º plus temp for the month. Only one overnight low dipped into the 40s with the coolest mark on the 23rd at 48.2º. Every single day last month managed to get above 60º and the chilliest afternoon was a nice 68.4º on the 16th. September was kind enough to deliver 14 sunny days and just four days of precipitation.
Precipitation was sparse with the 29th being the only day above 1/4 inch in the bucket, and barely at that with a mark of 0.27 inch. Total precipitation came in at a measly 0.49 inch just 1/5th of average for September.
Let's hope October brings enough rain to offset September's belligerence. I need two more FEET of rain by the end of the year to make it to normal levels.
