7-13-11 — Precipitation was about average during the month of June, according to the weather summary from J.D. Rogers, local observer for the National Weather Service.

Rogers reported total rainfall of 4.29 inches for June, which is slightly below the norm of 4.41 inches.

Although June precipitation was near normal, Rogers noted the first two weeks of the month were very dry with no measurable rainfall observed. The temperature was also above normal for this period with a daily maximum of 89 degrees.

Stationary fronts in the area during the last 16 days of the month produced several rain showers, thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.

The average temperature for the month was 74.5 degrees, which is well above the norm of 71.3 degrees for June.

The minimum temperature for the month was 56 degrees, which was recorded on June 30. The maximum temperature was 92 degrees, which was recorded on June 7 and June 8.