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September was hot and dry
September was extremely hot and dry, according to the monthly weather
summary by J.D. Rogers, official observer for the National Weather Service.
Locally, less than an inch of rain was recorded during the month. Rogers
said total precipitation was .63 of an inch of rain, compared to the
September average of 3.72 inches.
Rogers noted that total precipitation for the year is now 7.89 inches
below normal.
Days were much warmer last month than the normal. The average
temperature in September was 72.1 degrees, compared to the normal
temperature of 67.7 degrees.
The coolest temperature of the month was 42 degrees which was recorded
on September 30. The maximum temperature was 92 degrees which was recorded
on September 24.
Rogers noted that 90 degree or above temperatures were recorded on seven
days during September. Monticello temperatures normally reach 90 degrees or
above 23 days during the year. During the current year, Rogers said that
there have been 37 days with temperatures at or above 90 degrees.
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