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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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