A Sticky Start To July
The dew points have risen well into the 70's around Northeast and Eastcentral Wisconsin this first week of July. Heavy rains have been a result of the moist air around the region. Oshkosh hasn't felt the brunt of the rains thus far though. However, last week Oshkosh did see a 2"+ 24 hour rainfall. Here at OSNW3 we recorded 2.07" during 24 hour period ending at 7am on Jun 27. Some where along the path of the heavy rain came some lightning which surged through the property faulting out the webcam and ethernet port on the server. The server has been repaired but the webcam is still down for maintenance. The short term forecast keeps the area wet and sticky.
(OSNW3 Weather Brief)
(OSNW3 July Observations)
(OSNW3 July 2010 Summary)
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OSNW3 June 2010 Summary
June of 2010 was an active month. We had 20 days with measurable precipitation doubling the Oshkosh long term average which is 9.8 days. It is the most days ever for the month here at OSNW3. We surpassed the Oshkosh monthly average precipitation mark by 2.85". Temperatures started out below average but rebounded during the second half which put us almost a half of degree above average when it was all said and done. No monthly records were broken here at OSNW3. Links to all the data below.
Daily Observations
Monthly Summary
Days with Sun
Monthly Extremes
Days with Measurable Precipitation
Annual Precipitation
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Front Of House
Landscapes are in full growth mode. Gardens are getting bigger by the hour. We are on mow number 6 with 7 not more than a non rain day away. The rain barrel had it's first real use this past week as it didn't rain for six consecutive days.
(FOH - Jul 5, 2010)
(Garden - Jul 5, 2010)
(OSNW3 Weather Brief)
(OSNW3 July Observations)
(OSNW3 July 2010 Summary)
(click on graph for the month summary data - it will open a new tab/window)
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OSNW3 June 2010 Summary
June of 2010 was an active month. We had 20 days with measurable precipitation doubling the Oshkosh long term average which is 9.8 days. It is the most days ever for the month here at OSNW3. We surpassed the Oshkosh monthly average precipitation mark by 2.85". Temperatures started out below average but rebounded during the second half which put us almost a half of degree above average when it was all said and done. No monthly records were broken here at OSNW3. Links to all the data below.
Daily Observations
Monthly Summary
Days with Sun
Monthly Extremes
Days with Measurable Precipitation
Annual Precipitation
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Front Of House
Landscapes are in full growth mode. Gardens are getting bigger by the hour. We are on mow number 6 with 7 not more than a non rain day away. The rain barrel had it's first real use this past week as it didn't rain for six consecutive days.
(FOH - Jul 5, 2010)
(Garden - Jul 5, 2010)
What a wet month for you guys! 20 days with precip is wet for anyone! I do see a pepper that is ready to pick, though. Just picked my first bell today, as well as a late bean planting.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't had any 24 hr rain above 1" since April. Seems like a line from Nebraska to Wisconsin has had quite a wet summer.
Your June summary looks more like you're living in the middle of the country. I'm sure you're enjoying the change of pace from your relatively arid summers.
ReplyDeleteLooks like we're back to a 'normal' year as far as precipitation goes. After a couple of soggy years, we are only about an inch over the yearly avg after six months. This is the first time I've seen our grass hit its normal dormant-induced brown color since 2007.
Here's to a cool July!
WxWatcher, it was wet, with more clouds than sun. Just the way I like it. The golf courses are in fantastic shape. We haven't picked any veggies yet, and I think that pepper you mention is supposed to be red. I'll double check.
ReplyDeleteI know what your brown grass looks like. I am always disheartened when I am down that way and things are brown. I feel bad for you all, having to see brown grass every day. However, the grass around your garden looks green.
The grass in our back yard stays green for most of the summer. When we moved in I sowed tall fescue, a native grass, and it does very well in drought situations. The sod that is used for our front lawns here are made of mostly bluegrass, which needs cool/wet weather to stay green. I don't think I could afford the water bill if I tried to keep it green!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet the golf courses are really hoppin this summer up there.
Your veggie patch looks great.
ReplyDeleteWxWatcher, they're always hoppin, but this year things are nice and lush.
ReplyDeleteSuzieE, I am about to pick some peppers this week.