Kentucky Weather Summary--2003:
By: Tom Priddy
UK Ag. Weather Center
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Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period 12-22-2003 to 12-28-2003
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Temperatures for the period averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 6
degrees above normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 47 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 6
degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in
the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.56 inches statewide which was
0.40 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.48
inches, Central 0.56 inches, Bluegrass 0.61 inches and East 0.57 inches, which
was 0.52, 0.47, 0.25 and 0.35 inches respectively below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Hardinsburg to a high
of 0.94 inches at Louisville.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 15 to 21, 2003
Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation
There was more snow across Kentucky this week. Skies were generally overcast
during the week as storm systems crossed the area on Tuesday night and Thursday.
Skies cleared for the weekend, bringing the lowest temperatures of the season on
Saturday and Sunday morning. However, high temperatures on Sunday were above
normal due to southerly flow ahead of another storm system. This is the fourth
consecutive week where temperatures have averaged within one degree from normal.
This is the third consecutive week of below normal precipitation.
Temperatures for the period averaged 35 degrees across the state which was 0
degrees from normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 43 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 1
degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 28 degrees in
the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 1 degree below normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East.
Extreme highs were in the lower 60's. Extreme lows were in the middle 10's.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.50 inches statewide which was
0.45 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.15
inches, Central 0.42 inches, Bluegrass 0.75 inches and East 0.69 inches, which
was 0.85, 0.61, 0.11 and 0.23 inches respectively below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.20 inches at Paducah to a high of
1.06 inches at Quicksand.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 8 to 14, 2003
Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation
The week began under high pressure with southerly winds, allowing for
temperatures to be above normal as highs reached the 50's and 60's. A front
moved through on Wednesday bringing rain across the state. Temperatures cooled
off significantly behind the front as temperatures stayed in the 20's and 30's
through Sunday. The first significant winter storm over the weekend brought
rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow. After the storm passed, 1-3 inches of snow
was recorded across Central, Bluegrass, and Eastern Kentucky. This is the third
consecutive week that temperatures have been near normal. This is the second
consecutive week that precipitation has been below normal.
Temperatures for the period averaged 37 degrees across the state which was 0
degrees from normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 44 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 2
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in
the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 1 degree above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East.
Extreme highs were in the lower 60's. Extreme lows were in the upper 10's.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.85 inches statewide which was
0.10 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.26
inches, Central 1.15 inches, Bluegrass 0.93 inches and East 1.05 inches, which
was -0.75, +0.12, +0.08 and +0.13 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.10 inches at Mayfield to a high of
1.50 inches at Bardstown.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 1 to 7, 2003
Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation
High pressure dominated Kentucky at the beginning of the week, which allowed for
temperatures to remain below normal. A cold front moved across the state on
Wednesday, but rain and clouds lingered until Friday. Some light snow was
observed but there was no accumulation. The week ended with mostly clear skies
and near normal temperatures. Precipitation totals were below average for the
first time in four weeks. This is the second consecutive week that temperatures
have averaged one degree below normal.
Temperatures for the period averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 1
degree below normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 47 in the West to 44 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 5
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in
the West to 32 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 1 degree above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East.
Extreme highs were in the middle 50's, and extreme lows were in the upper 10's.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.47 inches statewide which was
0.48 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.27
inches, Central 0.54 inches, Bluegrass 0.50 inches and East 0.57 inches, which
was 0.73, 0.49, 0.36 and 0.35 inches respectively below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.17 inches at Mayfield to a high of
0.90 inches at Jackson.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 24 to 30, 2003
Near Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation
The week started off cool as a cold front had just crossed the state leaving
rain showers in the east for Monday. Conditions were dry Tuesday and Wednesday,
but cold as highs were 5 to 10 degrees below normal. Another front came on
Thanksgiving and Friday bringing significant rainfall and some snow showers.
The weekend was dry, and a little bit warmer as highs were in the middle and
upper 50's by Sunday. This week breaks a five week run of above average
temperatures. This is the third straight week where precipitation totals have
been above average.
Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 1
degree below normal and 17 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 49 in the West to 49 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 2
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 degrees in
the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 1 degree below normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East.
Extreme highs were in the middle 60's, and extreme lows were in the lower 20's.
Precipitation for the period totaled 1.70 inches statewide which was 0.78 inches
above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.91 inches,
Central 1.87 inches, Bluegrass 1.77 inches and East 1.22 inches, which was 0.91,
0.91, 0.95 and 0.34 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 1.03 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 2.56
inches at Paducah.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 17 to 23, 2003
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation
The week began warm, but rainy. A front moved across Kentucky on Tuesday and
Wednesday bringing heavy rains and causing some flooding in eastern counties.
Conditions dried out as high pressure moved into the area early Thursday. Skies
remained mostly sunny with highs at near record levels in the upper 60's and
lower 70's through Sunday. Late Sunday a front moved into the western part of
the state bringing rain, wind, and much colder temperatures. Average
temperatures have been above normal for 5 consecutive weeks, and this week's 13
degrees above normal is the greatest departure all year.
Temperatures for the period averaged 58 degrees across the state which was 13
degrees above normal and 8 degrees warmer than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees above normal in the West to 13
degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 49 degrees in
the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 13 degrees above normal in the West to 14 degrees above normal in the East.
Extreme highs were in the middle 70's. Extreme lows were in the low 30's.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.25 inches statewide which was 0.33 inches
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.32 inches, Central
1.14 inches, Bluegrass 1.00 inch and East 1.54 inches, which was 0.33, 0.17,
0.17 and 0.66 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.46 inches at Somerset to a high of 1.85 inches at
Grayson.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 10 to 16, 2003
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation
The week started off on the cool side with the last freeze warnings of the
season being issued for Monday night. High temperatures were in the upper 60's
on Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of a strong low pressure system. However,
conditions were wet as many locales received well over an inch of rain causing
flood warnings to be issued for eastern counties. Highs winds were a problem on
Thursday as gusts approached 40 mph. Temperatures also cooled down significantly
into the middle 20's Friday morning. More rain had entered the state by Friday
night and cloudy wet weather lingered through the weekend. The rainy weather
allowed the rainfall to be well above normal for the first time in the past
seven weeks. Temperatures remained above normal for the 4th consecutive week.
Temperatures for the period averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 58 in the West to 56 in the
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal
in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged
from 44 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above
normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the middle 70's, and extreme lows were in
the middle 20's.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.61 inches statewide which was 0.69 inches
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.20 inches, Central
1.90 inches, Bluegrass 1.76 inches and East 1.56 inches, which was 0.21, 0.94,
0.94 and 0.68 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.70 inches at Mayfield to a high of 2.72 inches at
Hardinsburg.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 3 to 9, 2003
Above Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Precipitation
The past week opened with early summer like weather as highs were in the upper
70's and lower 80's on Monday and Tuesday. Record highs were set across the
state. A cold front moved across the state on Wednesday and Thursday bringing
rain and much colder temperatures. High pressure dominated Kentucky by the end
of the week, where highs and lows were about 10 degrees below normal. Lows on
Friday and Saturday night were near or below 32 degrees allowing for a freeze
and widespread frost.
Temperatures for the period averaged 53 degrees across the state which was 3
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 64 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below
normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 43 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 9
degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 80's, and
extreme lows were in the upper 20's.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.83 inches statewide which was 0.08 inches
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.33 inches, Central
0.74 inches, Bluegrass 0.67 inches and East 1.59 inches, which was -0.67, -0.23,
-0.16 and +0.71 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.15 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.69 inches at
Grayson and Buckhorn Lake.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period October 27, 2003 to November 2, 2003
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation
The week began with temperatures below average. After showers moved through
on Tuesday, a large area of high pressure formed over the southeast part of the
country. Winds were gusty on Wednesday and Thursday, but they brought warm air
from the south. This set up kept showers to the north, which allowed mostly sunny
skies and near-record high temperatures to dominate Kentucky through the
remainder of the week.
Temperatures for the period averaged 58 degrees across the state which was 6
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 69 in the West to 69 in the
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal
in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged
from 48 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above
normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 80's, and extreme lows were
in the lower 30's.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.38 inches statewide which was 0.35 inches
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division: West 0.09 inches, Central
0.17 inches, Bluegrass 0.48 inches and East 0.79 inches, which was -0.69, -0.58,
-0.20 and +0.05 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.21 inches at
Quicksand.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period October 20 to 26, 2003
Above Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Precipitation
Temperatures were above normal this past week because of highs well into the
70's and some low 80's at the beginning of the week. Temperatures cooled off in
the middle of the week, allowing for scattered frost Thursday overnight, before a
slight warm-up on Saturday. Most of the week was dry. The majority of the rain
came late Saturday and Sunday as a front moved across the state.
Temperatures for the period averaged 59 degrees across the state which was 4
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 72 in the West to 71 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above
normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 49 degrees in the West to 48 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 5
degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the lower 80's.
Extreme low temperatures were in the lower 30's.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.68 inches statewide which was 0.02 inches
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.69 inches, Central
0.96 inches, Bluegrass 0.71 inches and East 0.38 inches, which was 0.00, +0.30,
+0.08 and -0.30 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.05 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.76 inches at
Princeton.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period October 13 to 19, 2003
Near Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Rainfall:
Temperatures and rainfall amounts were near normal this past week. The majority
of the rainfall came on Tuesday when a cold front moved through the state bringing
strong winds behind it. Scattered showers also moved through the state Friday.
Temperatures for the period averaged 57 degrees across the state which was 1
degree below normal and 8 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 71 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1
degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 45 degrees in
the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East.
Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 70's and extreme low temperatures
were in the lower 30's.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.72 inches statewide which was 0.06 inches
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.73 inches, Central
0.67 inches, Bluegrass 0.60 inches and East 0.89 inches, which was +0.04, +0.01,
-0.02 and +0.22 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at Williamstown to a high of 1.32 inches at
London.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period October 6 to 12, 2003
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Seasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions allowed harvest and other
field activities to advance. Scattered, very light showers were reported
from mid workweek into the weekend.
Temperatures for the week averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 5
degrees above normal and 13 degrees warmer than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 5
degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 53 degrees in
the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East.
Extreme high and low temperatures were in the low 80's and mid 40's.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.12 inches statewide which was 0.54 inches
below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.31 inches,
Central 0.12 inches, Bluegrass 0.01 inches and East 0.04 inches, which was 0.38,
0.54, 0.62 and 0.63 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall
totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.66 inches at
Cape Girardeau.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period September 29 to October 5, 2003
Below Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall:
Unseasonably cool, record low temperatures, with scattered frost and mostly dry
conditions dominated the week and provided minimal interruptions to harvest and
field activities. This was the third week straight with cooler than normal
temperatures.
Temperatures for the period averaged 52 degrees across the state which was 10
degrees below normal and 12 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 65 in the West to 63 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees below normal in the West to 10
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 41 degrees in
the West to 41 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 12 degrees below normal in the West to 10 degrees below normal in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.27 inches statewide which was 0.43 inches
below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.26 inches,
Central 0.22 inches, Bluegrass 0.30 inches and East 0.30 inches, which was 0.46,
0.50, 0.37 and 0.41 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall
totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.48 inches at
Henderson.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period September 22 to 28, 2003
Below Normal Temperature and Much Above Normal Rainfall:
After two dry weeks, surplus rainfall along with below normal temperatures
returned to the Bluegrass state. Significant rainfall events occurred at
the start of the workweek and during the weekend. Temperatures at mid-week
were very warm in the upper 70s to low 80s. The remainder of the workweek
and weekend were unseasonably cool.
Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 1
degree below normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 3
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in
the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 1 degree below normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East.
Extreme high temperatures were in the low 80s and extreme low temperatures were
in the upper 40s.
Rainfall for the period totaled 2.49 inches statewide which was 1.68 inches
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.82 inches, Central
3.47 inches, Bluegrass 2.54 inches and East 2.13 inches, which was 1.00, 2.62,
1.76 and 1.35 inches respectively above normal. By Kentucky station, rainfall
totals ranged from a low of 1.47 inches at Quicksand to a high of 5.16 inches at
Glasgow.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: September 15 to 21, 2003
Below Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall:
Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 1
degree below normal and 5 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1
degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 52 degrees in
the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.14 inches statewide which was 0.67 inches
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.07 inches, Central
0.20 inches, Bluegrass 0.08 inches and East 0.21 inches, which was -0.75, -0.65,
-0.69 and -0.58 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Berea to a high of 0.73 inches at
Hardinsburg.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: September 08 to 14, 2003
Above Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall:
A dry workweek and first part of the weekend...which followed two previous very
wet weeks. Temperatures continued the trend of near to above normal temperatures
from the previous four weeks. Rainfall on Sunday was mostly light and very
scattered. Early morning fog was reported daily during the workweek.
Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was
2 degrees above normal and similar to the previous week. High temperatures
averaged from 83 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the
East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the
East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal
in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East.
Rainfall for the week totaled 0.16 inches statewide which was 0.64 inches below
normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.16 inches, Central 0.33
inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.11 inches, which was -0.66, -0.52,
-0.74 and -0.67 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Jackson to a high of 0.83 inches at
Bowling Green.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: September 1 to 7, 2003
Near Normal Temperatures and Much Above Normal Rainfall:
The combined influence of Gulf moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm
Grace and a stalled frontal system over the Ohio Valley provided frequent and
oftentimes intense rainfall across the Commonwealth during most of the workweek.
Flooding was reported in many areas of the state. This occurred after the 2nd
wettest April through August on record. Drier conditions returned on Friday and
remained through the weekend.
Temperatures for the week averaged 71 degrees across the state which was near
normal and 8 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged
from 79 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures
ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the
East. Low temperatures averaged from 63 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the
East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal
in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 2.77 inches statewide which was 1.97 inches
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 3.05 inches, Central
3.38 inches, Bluegrass 2.48 inches and East 2.17 inches, which was 2.24, 2.53,
1.71 and 1.39 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.84 inches at Evansville to a high of 6.57 inches at
Hardinsburg
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 25 to August 31, 2003
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
The hottest workweek so far this summer for the state as a whole with numerous
showers and thunderstorms which started at mid-week and continued into the weekend.
Most locations had high temperatures in the low to mid 90s through the
workweek. But cooler temperatures returned on the weekend.
Temperatures for the period averaged 79 degrees across the state which was 7
degrees above normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 5
degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 70 degrees in
the West to 68 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.46 inches statewide which was 0.61 inches
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.70 inches, Central
1.56 inches, Bluegrass 1.30 inches and East 1.26 inches, which was 0.91, 0.72,
0.44 and 0.38 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.39 inches at Williamstown to a high of 2.02 inches at
Paducah.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 18 to 24, 2003
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
A mostly dry week with limited showers and thunderstorms some of which provided
intense rainfall and high winds in localized areas of central and eastern
sections of the state. It was the second week with above normal temperatures and
below normal rainfall.
Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 3
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 85 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above
normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 4
degrees above normal in the East. Western sections had 5 days with high
temperatures near or above 90 degrees, with no days in the 90's in eastern
sections of the state.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.37 inches statewide which was 0.47 inches from
normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.08 inches, Central 0.73
inches, Bluegrass 0.56 inches and East 0.10 inches, which was 0.71, 0.11, 0.30
and 0.77 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged
from a low of 0.00 inches at Berea to a high of 2.10 inches at Bardstown.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 11 to 17, 2003
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
A daily dose of scattered showers and thunderstorms were the rule last week as a
weak upper-level low pressure system stalled in the lower Ohio Valley. The
concentration of activity was in the Bluegrass and Eastern sections of the state
with West and Central receiving below normal rainfall for the period. It was
the warmest week since the beginning of July and the first week with above
normal temperatures in 5 weeks for the entire state.
Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 3
degrees above normal and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 1 degree above
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 68
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees
above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high
temperatures were in the low 90's and extreme low temperatures were near 60
degrees.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.58 inches statewide which was 0.27 inches
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.12 inches, Central
0.20 inches, Bluegrass 0.87 inches and East 1.11 inches, which was -0.67, -0.64,
+0.01 and +0.24 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at Paducah to a high of 1.93 inches at
Lexington's (UK Spindletop Research Farm).
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 4 to 10, 2003
Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
Central and Eastern sections of the state received much above normal rainfall
last week with Western sections receiving much less rainfall than the remainder
of the state. The cooler than normal temperatures trend continued.
Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was
2 degrees below normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 5
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in
the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 1 degree below normal in the West to near normal in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.23 inches statewide which was 0.39 inches
above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.34 inches, Central
0.88 inches, Bluegrass 1.25 inches and East 2.45 inches, which was -0.45, +0.03,
+0.40 and +1.58 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 5.29
inches at Bristol.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: July 28 to August 3, 2003
Near Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
15th Wettest; 2nd Coolest June and July on Record:
Showers and thunderstorms occurred at the beginning, middle and end of the week
due to a persistent upper-level trough and stalled surface low pressure system
over the Ohio Valley for most of the week. Interruptions to field activities
resulted from the cooler, wet conditions which is a continuation of a very cool,
wet June and July.
Temperatures for the past week averaged 76 degrees across the state which was
near normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures
averaged from 86 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 67
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1
degree above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East.
Rainfall for the week totaled 2.36 inches statewide which was 1.39 inches above
normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.68 inches, Central 2.44
inches, Bluegrass 1.53 inches and East 2.78 inches, which was 1.81, 1.45, 0.56
and 1.76 inches respectively above normal. By Kentucky station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.62 inches at Spindletop (UK Research Farm) to a high of
5.20 inches at Henderson.
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KENTUCKY WEATHER SUMMARY, JULY 21 - 27, 2003:
Below Normal Temperatures and Rainfall:
Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the State which was 3
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 81 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below
normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1
degree below normal in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.90 inches statewide which was
0.16 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.47
inches, Central 1.68 inches, Bluegrass 0.70 inches and East 0.73 inches, which
was -0.45, +0.57, -0.36 and -0.40 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.05 inches at Cape Girardeau to a
high of 3.09 inches at Glasgow. Tom Priddy
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period July 14 to July 20, 2003
Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Rainfall occurred across the Commonwealth of Kentucky last week as a frontal
system moved across the state at mid-week. Unlike the previous several weeks,
Western Kentucky also received some benefical rainfall.
Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was near
normal and 1 degree cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged
from 88 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures
ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the
East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the
East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in
the West to near normal in the East. Extreme high and low temperatures ranged
from the low to mid 60's to low 90's.
Rainfall for the week totaled 0.69 inches statewide which was 0.37 inches below
normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.58 inches, Central 0.46
inches, Bluegrass 1.09 inches and East 0.62 inches, which was -0.35, -0.65,
+0.04 and -0.51 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Glasgow to a high of 2.16 inches at
Louisville.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period July 7 to July 13, 2003
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
Very timely and, for the most part benefical rainfall occurred for much of the
state during the mid to latter part of the workweek. Central, Bluegrass and
Eastern sections of the state benefited greatest...while several weather
stations in the Western section of the state received little or no rainfall for
the 7 day period. Very intense downpours occurred, especially in Southcentral
sections where 4 to 6 inches of rainfall was reported. Seasonably warm
temperatures dominated the first half of the workweek with cooler temperatures
for the remainder of the week.
Temperatures for the past week averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 1
degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 84 in the
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal
in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged
from 70 degrees in the West to 68 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above
normal in the East. Extreme high and low temperatures ranged in the low 90's
and low 60's.
Rainfall for the week totaled 1.71 inches statewide which was 0.66 inches above
normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.02 inches, Central 1.28
inches, Bluegrass 2.56 inches and East 1.99 inches, which was 0.09, 0.17, 1.51
and 0.86 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Paducah to a high of 4.60 inches at
Somerset.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period June 30, to July 6, 2003
Slightly Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
The remnants of Tropical Storm Bill provided a glancing blow to the Commonwealth
during the first half of the workweek with southeast sections receiving locally
heavy rainfall and severe storms. State to the south and east received the
heaviest rainfall. Otherwise it was a summer-like weather pattern for the state
with daily scattered showers and thunderstorms for most of the week.
Temperatures for this past week averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 1
degree above normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 68 degrees in
the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East.
Extreme high and low temperatures were in the low 90's and low to mid 60's
respectively. The accumulation of growing degree days for corn (Base 50-mod.)
totaled 165 gdd's which was right at normal (98%).
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.52 inches statewide which was 0.52 inches
below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.26 inches, Central
0.58 inches, Bluegrass 0.27 inches and East 0.95 inches, which was 0.66, 0.49,
0.77 and 0.15 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Lexington to a high of 3.07 inches at
Nashville.
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Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period June 23 to 29, 2003
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Cooler and drier conditions dominated Kentucky weather this past week which was
a significant change from the very wet conditions of the past 3 months.
Mid-week high temperatures approached the 90's in Central and Eastern sections
and exceeded 90 degrees in Western sections of the state. Cooler than normal
temperatures occurred for the remainder of the week and light-to-moderate
rainfall occurred during the end of the workweek. Preliminary analysis indicated
this week wraps up the 8th wettest June and the 3rd wettest April, May and June
in the past 108 years of record.
Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees below normal but 2 degrees warmer than the previous. Last week was the 7
week straight with below normal temperatures. High temperatures averaged from 86
in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged
from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East.
Low temperatures averaged from 60 degrees in the West to 60 degrees in the East.
Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the
West to 4 degrees below normal in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.43 inches statewide which was 0.46 inches
below normal which was nearly 50 percent of normal rainfall and followed three
weeks with above normal rainfall. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.38
inches, Central 0.72 inches, Bluegrass 0.37 inches and East 0.26 inches, which
was 0.48, 0.20, 0.51 and 0.66 inches respectively below normal. By station,
rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson to a high of 1.10
inches at Bowling Green.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period June 16 to June 22, 2003
ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION AND BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES
The third week in a row with above normal rainfall amounts for the state was
punctuated by the arrival of a much drier airmass, and a very welcome high
pressure system by Friday. Rainfall and cloud cover early in the week, worked to
keep temperatures well below normal seasonal levels, but the arrival of the
first day of summer, was welcomed by the dissipation of cloud cover thanks to
the afore-mentioned high pressure center, and thus the arrival of plentiful
amounts of sunshine, and much warmer temperatures by week's end.
Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 4
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 78 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below
normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 60 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 3
degrees below normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 48 and
89 at London and Paducah, respectively.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.09 inches statewide which was 0.19 inches
above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.18 inches,
Central 1.29 inches, Bluegrass 0.88 inches and East 1.99 inches, which was
-0.67, +0.38, +0.01 and +1.07 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Henderson to a
high of 3.61 inches at Quicksand.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period June 9 to June 15, 2003
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL
Much above normal rainfall for the second week in a row, as a potent frontal
system approached the area by Wednesday, and lingered through the weekend. This
week's rainfall not only brought further delays to field work, but also brought
the state's rainfall total to 17.71 inches from April 1st through
June 15th. Even with no more rain through the end of June, this April, May, and
June would be ranked as the 7th wettest on record, but with more rain expected
over the next couple of weeks, this number is expected to change.
Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 1
degree below normal - making it 8 degrees warmer than the previous week, but the
fifth week in a row with below normal temperatures. High temperatures averaged
from 81 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures
ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the
East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the
East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in
the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Extreme highs and lows for the
period were 87 and 42, at Glasgow and Berea, respectively.
Rainfall for the period totaled 2.58 inches statewide which was 1.69 inches
above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 3.33 inches,
Central 2.07 inches, Bluegrass 1.86 inches and East 3.05 inches, which was 2.47,
1.15, 0.99 and 2.13 inches, respectively, above normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.76 inches at Spindletop to a high of
5.99 inches at Quicksand.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period June 2 to June 8, 2003
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION
Weekly temperatures were held below normal across the state with the help of
cloud cover, rainfall, and the passage of two cold fronts - one early in the
week, and one into the weekend. Between the two fronts, temperatures managed to
return to near normal levels by mid-week, before dipping slightly again into the
weekend with the passage of the second front. Heavier rainfall amounts in
association with this week's systems fell in central and eastern sections of the
state, leaving the western sections of the state with below normal rainfall
amounts.
Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 7
degrees below normal, which was 1 degree warmer than the previous week, and the
fourth week in a row with below normal temperatures. High temperatures averaged
from 74 in the West to 73 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures
ranged from 11 degrees below normal in the West to 8 degrees below normal in the
East. Low temperatures averaged from 56 degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the
East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees below normal
in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the
week were 84 and 42 in Glasgow and London, respectively.
Rainfall for the past week totaled 1.62 inches statewide which was 0.72 inches
above normal, and followed two weeks of below normal rainfall. Precipitation
totals by climate division, West 0.56 inches, Central 1.79 inches, Bluegrass
2.10 inches and East 2.02 inches, which was -0.30, +0.87, +1.23 and +1.10 inches
respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of
0.19 inches at Princeton to a high of 3.16 inches at Lexington.
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Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period May 26 to June 01, 2003
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
The second week with below normal rainfall and the 3rd week of May with below
normal temperatures. For the month, however...statewide rainfall totals ranked
May 2003 as the 8th wettest May on record for the Commonwealth. And, after a very wet
April...the combined rainfall for the 2 month period (12.96") ranked as the 5th wettest
April and May on record. Rain statewide at mid-week delayed field activities
once again. However, total rainfall amounts with the system were not
overwhelming, and dry conditions late in the week provided some opportunity to
dry out soils for the central and western sections of the state. Northern and
Eastern sections of the state saw another shot of rain by the weekend. An
upper-level trough, which helped to bring the rainfall to the area through the
week, also brought (along with plenty of cloudcover) unseasonably cool
temperatures to the region for the third week in a row.
Temperatures for the period averaged 63 degrees across the state which was 7
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 75 in the West to 70 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees below
normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 53 degrees in the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 6
degrees below normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 81 and
43 at Glasgow and Henderson, respectively.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.40 inches statewide which was 0.64 inches
below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.17 inches,
Central 0.19 inches, Bluegrass 0.53 inches and East 0.69 inches, which was 0.90,
0.89, 0.47 and 0.30 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at Mayfield to a high of
1.00 inches at Jackson.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period May 19 to May 25, 2003
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Temperatures for the period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 6
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 71 in the West to 69 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees below
normal in the West to 8 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 55 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 2
degrees below normal in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.78 inches statewide which was 0.28 inches
below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.01 inches,
Central 0.67 inches, Bluegrass 0.80 inches and East 0.64 inches, which was 0.10,
0.44, 0.22 and 0.37 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.23 inches at Huntington to a high of 1.46 inches
at Somerset.
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| Since Last| Norm Norm | Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
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(Inches) (Degrees F)
Bardstown 0.96 13.34 7.61 +5.86 +3.62 73 45 61.2 -7 80 711 +36
Berea 0.64 10.47 6.22 +2.33 +1.91 78 45 64.1 -3 100 762 +62
Bowling Gree 0.50 10.47 5.24 +2.17 +0.82 78 47 62.7 -5 89 781 +81
Bristol 0.88 11.44 5.16 +4.99 +1.68 77 49 64.2 -3 98 669 +49
Buckhorn Lak 0.48 11.26 5.20 +4.20 +1.51 73 50 62.6 -5 86 712 +92
Cape Girarde 1.03 13.17 9.59 +4.55 +4.96 80 45 62.5 -8 89 735 +10
Campbellsvil 0.71 10.53 5.42 +1.60 +0.76 78 45 63.7 -4 98 808 +108
Covington 0.42 8.40 6.53 +1.20 +2.70 77 40 60.4 -7 76 593 +3
Cumberland G 0.65 12.61 5.34 +4.65 +1.05 75 52 63.4 -4 92 713 +93
Dix Dam 0.94 12.25 7.67 +4.21 +3.43 74 44 61.6 -6 84 723 +48
Evansville 0.92 9.69 6.06 +1.84 +1.83 75 47 61.1 -9 79 675 +5
Glasgow 0.46 10.24 5.27 +1.61 +0.73 81 45 65.1 -3 107 845 +205
Grayson 0.68 12.51 8.72 +5.44 +4.92 74 47 60.5 -7 73 676 +111
Hardinsburg 0.74 12.67 7.18 +4.43 +2.82 77 47 61.1 -7 80 736 +36
Henderson 1.20 11.80 7.34 +3.87 +3.24 76 47 62.1 -8 86 732 +32
Huntington 0.23 12.65 8.87 +5.61 +5.07 79 47 61.3 -6 80 666 +46
Jackson 0.26 9.64 4.55 +1.93 +0.53 78 50 61.4 -6 78 674 +54
Lexington 0.86 12.10 8.31 +4.62 +4.32 79 44 61.9 -5 85 652 +62
London 0.28 11.89 5.82 +4.53 +1.99 77 46 62.4 -5 86 691 +71
Louisville 0.78 13.56 7.50 +5.60 +3.35 79 47 61.8 -6 83 692 +22
Mayfield 0.01 8.86 3.79 -0.23 -0.76 75 47 62.4 -8 86 709 -46
Nashville 0.50 11.18 6.49 +2.87 +2.12 76 52 63.8 -4 95 815 +60
Nolin Lake 0.57 11.59 6.02 +2.64 +1.15 74 47 62.1 -6 86 784 +109
Paducah 1.23 12.17 7.21 +3.18 +2.73 78 48 63.5 -7 94 772 +47
Princeton 0.90 11.55 6.04 +2.75 +1.56 76 46 63.4 -7 95 795 +65
Quicksand 1.06 11.22 6.26 +3.51 +2.24 73 50 62.7 -4 87 728 +108
Somerset 1.46 11.78 5.49 +3.34 +0.97 76 45 62.9 -4 93 749 +74
Spindletop 1.05 9.37 6.36 +1.89 +2.37 72 45 59.5 -8 67 627 +37
Williamstown 0.91 8.16 5.80 +0.45 +1.83 78 42 62.5 -5 90 689 +99
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period May 12 to May 18, 2003
SLIGHTLY BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL
Slightly below normal temperatures without rain to start the week, with a
transition to near normal temperatures and daily rainfall for the remainder of
the week. For the second week in a row, a slow moving frontal system rolled
across the region. This caused a re-soaking of already moist soils, and another
week of limited field activity. So far this May, the state as a whole, has seen
5.80 inches of rainfall, which was almost twice the normal amount.
Temperatures for the period averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 75 in the West to 71 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below
normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 57 degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to near
normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 81 and 43 at Paducah
and Quicksand, respectively.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.53 inches statewide which was 0.46 inches
above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.60 inches,
Central 1.30 inches, Bluegrass 1.28 inches and East 1.92 inches, which was 0.49,
0.20, 0.26 and 0.92 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.52 inches at Covington to a high of 2.57 inches at
London.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period May 5 to May 11, 2003
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION
The week was defined by warm and humid conditions thanks to a stalled frontal
system near the state that brought plenty of unsettled weather to the region.
With the warm and humid air, came copious amounts of rainfall, including an
almost daily dose of showers and thunderstorms, along with high winds, hail, and
tornadoes in Kentucky. Nearly 400 preliminary tornado reports occurred in the
nation last week, with several deaths and injuries in Kentucky.
Temperatures for the period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was 7
degrees above normal, and 6 degrees warmer than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 4 degrees above
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 63
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees
above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme
temperatures for the week were 87 and 50 degrees in Bowling Green and Princeton,
respectively.
Rainfall for the period totaled 3.38 inches statewide which was 2.32 inches
above normal, and 2.46 inches more than the previous week. Precipitation totals
by climate division, West 2.87 inches, Central 3.99 inches, Bluegrass 4.25
inches and East 2.42 inches, which was 1.77, 2.88, 3.23 and 1.41 inches
respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of
1.51 inches at Mayfield to a high of 5.48 inches at Lexington.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 28 to May 04, 2003
BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION AND ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES
Two rain events this week, one early in the workweek, and one to start off the
weekend, neither of which were significant enough to bring rainfall totals for
the state to normal levels for the week. Most of the week, temperatures remained
at or above normal across the state. However, by Friday, following the passage
of a cold front during the afternoon hours, temperatures began to drop, and left
the weekend with below normal readings.
Temperatures for the period averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 3
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 75 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below
normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 56 degrees in the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 3
degrees above normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 86 and
37 degrees at Glasgow and Huntington.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.92 inches statewide which was 0.11 inches
below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.39 inches,
Central 0.50 inches, Bluegrass 0.48 inches and East 1.30 inches, which was
+0.30, -0.56, -0.51 and +0.33 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.07 inches at Louisville to a high of
3.20 inches at Huntington.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 21 to April 27, 2003
ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL AND BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES
The week began with below normal temperatures following the passage of a fairly
strong cold front during the previous weekend, leading to highs only in the low
50s on Tuesday, and widespread frost over the northern half of the state on
Wednesday morning. Temperatures recovered nicely as the remainder of the week
progressed, finally reaching near-normal to above normal levels by the end of
the period. A low pressure system, arriving late in the week brought rainfall to
the entire state. The rainfall began as early as Thursday afternoon in some
parts of far Western Kentucky, but did not spread eastward over the entire state
until Friday afternoon, putting the final touches on a storm that left total
rainfall accumulations ranging from as much as two inches in northwestern
sections of the state, to just over one-tenth of an inch in eastern portions,
and finally wrapped up by Saturday morning.
Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 4
degrees below normal, and 10 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 2
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 46 degrees in
the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East.
Extreme highs and lows for the week were 79 at Campbellsville and 31 at
Lexington, respectively.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.36 inches statewide which was 0.38 inches
above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.16 inches,
Central 1.69 inches, Bluegrass 0.81 inches and East 0.80 inches, which was
+1.09, +0.69, -0.13 and -0.12 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.33 inches at London to a high of
3.03 inches at Louisville.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 13 to April 20, 2003
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL RAINFALL
With much the same situation as last week, a surface low pressure system, and
its associated cutoff upper level low combined, resulting in a very slow-moving
rainmaker over much of the state, interrupting field operations. Rainfall began
in the Western sections of the state on Thursday, and had spread across the
entire state by Friday, before it finally ended in the East by Saturday morning.
A gradual warming trend occurred through mid-week, with cooler temperatures on
Thursday and Friday, before rebounding back into the 70s and low 80s for the
weekend.
Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 9
degrees above normal, and 14 degrees warmer than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 11
degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in
the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East.
The extreme high was 85 at Paducah (and several other locations). The extreme
low for the week was 38 degrees at London.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.98 inches statewide which was
near normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.92 inches, Central
1.14 inches, Bluegrass 0.84 inches and East 1.01 inches, which was -0.15, +0.13,
-0.10 and +0.09 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.15 inches at Covington to a high of 1.59 inches at
London.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 7 to April 13, 2003
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL
A surface low pressure system, and its associated cutoff upper level low,
combined this past week resulted in a very slow-moving rainmaker over much of
the state. The system entered the state late on Sunday, when the rain started in
Western Kentucky and overspread the entire state through most of the workweek.
Flooding occurred in Eastern sections of the state through Saturday morning.
Cloudy, windy, and cooler conditions accompanied the rainfall through much of
the week. Warmer temperatures and drier conditions returned by the weekend.
Temperatures for the period averaged 52 degrees across the state which was 3
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 63 in the West to 60 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below
normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 3
degrees above normal in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.65 inches statewide which was 0.67 inches
above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.83 inches,
Central 1.74 inches, Bluegrass 1.14 inches and East 2.90 inches, which was
-0.24, +0.74, +0.20 and +1.98 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.40 inches at Covington to a high of
4.19 inches at Cumberland Gap.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 31 to April 6, 2003
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION
The workweek started off cold, with a hard freeze in some parts of the state -
Lexington 24F. Through the workweek, temperatures surged upward into the
mid-70s for much of the week. Very cold and wet conditions occurred through the
weekend. Two separate rain events late this week - both the result of only one
frontal boundary. Friday night through Saturday morning, a low pressure system
ushered a fairly active cold front through the region. The result was heavy
rain, and reports of severe weather statewide. Despite the period's late-week
precipitation and cool-down, this week marked the 6th in a row with below normal
statewide precipitation totals, and the 3rd week in a row with above normal
temperatures.
Temperatures for the period averaged 57 degrees across the state which was 5
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 68 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the
West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 46
degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above
normal in the East. Soil temperatures under a 4 inch grass cover averaged in the
low 50s, with soil temperatures highs near 60 and lows in the low 40s.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.71 inches statewide which was 0.29 inches
below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.62 inches,
Central 0.94 inches, Bluegrass 0.55 inches and East 0.71 inches, which was 0.46,
0.07, 0.39 and 0.22 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at Williamstown to a high of 1.12 inches
at Glasgow. For the last 30 days, rainfall deficits ranged from 1 to 2 inches
below normal across the state.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 24 to March 30, 2003
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL
March went out like a lion as two storm systems this past week produced periods
of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and Friday evening/Saturday morning
across the state. The second of the two systems resulted in temperature
fluctuations rarely seen as the strength of it's cold front was highlighted by a
fluctuation of highs between Friday and Saturday afternoons of almost 30 degrees
statewide...from the low-to-mid 70s, to the 40s by Saturday. Kentucky
experienced 3 to 5 days with temperatures at of above 70 degrees from north to
south across the state last week. Also, on the backside of the precipitation on
Saturday morning, as temperatures hovered near freezing, many parts of northern
and eastern Kentucky saw rain change over to light-to-moderate snowfall before
ending from west to east.
Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 5
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 66 in the West to 64 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree above
normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 41 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 4
degrees above normal in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.76 inches statewide which was
0.27 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.67
inches, Central 0.92 inches, Bluegrass 0.72 inches and East 0.74 inches, which
was 0.45, 0.13, 0.27 and 0.23 inches respectively below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.15 inches at Williamstown to a high
of 1.29 inches at Glasgow.
---
Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 17 to March 23, 2003
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION
The week was characterized by a fairly powerful storm system and an associated
weaker stationary front, which combined to give the state beneficial rain off an
on through a good part of the week. The heaviest rainfall and embedded severe
weather, came in an area of warm, humid, and unstable air ahead of an
approaching strong cold front on Wednesday/Thursday. The front exited the state
on Friday, and was followed by cooler, more seasonal temperatures during the day
- before rebounding back above normal by the weekend. Despite what seemed a very
wet period late last week, rainfall amounts were not enough to bring the state
averaged rainfall totals from below-normal levels for the fourth week in a row;
while the state saw the first week with above normal average temperatures in
seven weeks.
Temperatures for the period averaged 58 degrees across the state which was 11
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 68 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees above
normal in the West to 12 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 47 degrees in the West to 48 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 10 degrees above normal in the West to 13
degrees above normal in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.90 inches statewide which was 0.14 inches
below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.30 inches,
Central 1.03 inches, Bluegrass 0.88 inches and East 0.37 inches, which was
+0.18, -0.03, -0.11 and -0.60 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.11 inches at Bowling Green to a high
of 1.68 inches at Glasgow.
---
Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 10 to March 16, 2003
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION
A lack of precipitation through week was thanks to domination by high pressure,
with only a brief break in the dry weather as a frontal system moved through the
state Wednesday and Thursday. However, a lack of strength and moisture didn't
allow for a great deal of rainfall from the system. This week marks the third
straight week in which state has seen well below normal rainfall amounts and, in
fact, the state was 2.37 inches below normal for the three week period. Also of
note, is the fact that this was the sixth week in a row in which the state had
seen at or below normal temperatures.
Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 4
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 62 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged near normal in the West
to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 36 degrees
in the West to 36 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature
ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the
East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 75 and 14 degrees at Berea and
Covington, respectively.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.22 inches statewide which was 0.81 inches
below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.20 inches,
Central 0.09 inches, Bluegrass 0.33 inches and East 0.26 inches, which was 0.92,
0.96, 0.66 and 0.70 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.61
inches at Williamstown.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 3 to March 9, 2003
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION
Hints of spring, but winter hangs on:
Quite a bit of variation and brief hints of spring through the course of the
week as far as temperatures were concerned. Monday started the week with highs
only in the 30s statewide. Strong southerly flow ahead of a weak cold front
helped to push highs back up into the upper 50s and low-to-mid 60s by Tuesday,
where they stayed until Wednesday evening. Then, following the passage of the
front, highs plummeted back into the 30s by Thursday. A warming trend then began
ahead of yet another fairly inactive storm system, which resulted in highs in
the 50s and even 60s in western sections of the state on Friday, and then highs
on Saturday then soared into the low 70s throughout the state under sunny skies,
before colder temperatures returned once again for the day on Sunday.
Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was near
normal. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 55 in the East.
Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in
the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
28 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above
normal in the East. Extreme high and low temperatures were 73 and 15 at Bowling
Green and Williamstown, respectively.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.12 inches statewide which was
0.92 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.02
inches, Central 0.08 inches, Bluegrass 0.18 inches and East 0.19 inches, which
was 1.10, 0.98, 0.82 and 0.77 inches respectively below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Princeton to a high of
0.42 inches at Cumberland Gap.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 24 to March 2, 2003
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION
Following the exit of a weak storm system that brought precipitation to a
majority of the state on Monday, arctic high pressure swept into the area, and
was the prominent weather feature for the first half of the week, helping to
make this period the state's 4th week in a row with below normal temperatures.
Southern sections of the state saw a majority of the state's precipitation as
disturbances grazed southern parts of the area from time to time, before a
stronger system ushered high pressure eastward, and brought a majority of the
state rainfall again by Friday. This week ended what was the 7th wettest and
30th coldest February in the last 108 years for the state of Kentucky.
Temperatures for the period averaged 33 degrees across the state which was 6
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 35 in the West to 41 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 19 degrees below
normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 27 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 2
degrees above normal in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.29 inches statewide which was
0.64 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.35
inches, Central 0.21 inches, Bluegrass 0.22 inches and East 0.36 inches, which
was 0.65, 0.77, 0.60 and 0.54 inches respectively below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.17 inches at Louisville to a high of
0.60 inches at Cumberland Gap.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 17 to February 23, 2003
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION
In the aftermath of the previous week's ice storm, many sections of northern and
central Kentucky spent a good part of the week healing - which included removing
downed limbs and trees and working to restore power. For the southern half of
the state, concerns with flooding - including pumping basements, moving
livestock, and trying to stay ahead of the rising waters in many low-lying
areas, and Kentucky waterways in general. Two weather systems this week. The
first, a frontal system that lingered near the region Wednesday and Thursday,
brought rainfall to the entire state, the heaviest of which was in the southern
portions. The second system, a strong low pressure center that passed just south
of the state Saturday evening, managed to bring precipitation to the state over
a much longer period, from Friday evening through Sunday. The heaviest rains
from this system came on Saturday evening and into Sunday, as over an inch of
rain fell over much of the state on what was already saturated ground, worsening
previously existing flooding problems - especially in south-central and eastern
sections of the state.
Temperatures for the period averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 40 in the West to 43 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 12 degrees below
normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 31 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 7
degrees above normal in the East. Extremes for the week were 70 and 20 degrees
in Jackson and Hardinsburg, respectively.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.73 inches statewide which was
0.85 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.97
inches, Central 1.91 inches, Bluegrass 1.22 inches and East 1.84 inches, which
was 1.02, 0.95, 0.46 and 0.97 inches respectively above normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.92 inches at Spindletop to a high of
2.68 inches at Henderson.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 10 to February 16, 2003
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION
After beginning the week with near-average temperatures and little
precipitation, the week was punctuated by a powerful storm system that brought
copious amounts of precipitation to the entire state. Areas in the northern half
of the state were plagued by paralyzing freezing rain both Saturday evening and
much of the day on Sunday, while the southern sections of the state saw mostly
rainfall, southeastern sections of the state faced flooding threats even into
the 17th.
Temperatures for the period averaged 34 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 44 in the West to 40 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below
normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 28 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 1 degrees above normal in the West to 4
degrees above normal in the East. Extreme temperatures were 61 and 9 degrees at
Paducah and Covington, respectively.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 3.21 inches statewide which was
2.32 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.44
inches, Central 3.58 inches, Bluegrass 2.69 inches and East 4.11 inches, which
was 1.49, 2.63, 1.93 and 3.25 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.60 inches at Mayfield to a high of
4.98 inches at Glasgow.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 3 to February 9, 2003
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION
A sharp fluctuation of temperatures was seen early in the week, with much of the
state seeing highs in the upper 50s, and even the low 60s on Monday, and by
Tuesday afternoon, highs were back into the mid 30s, and by Saturday morning,
lows had dipped all the way back into the single digits. Two storm systems
brought precipitation to the state over the course of the week - which was the
fifth week in a row with below normal rainfall totals. The first, on Monday and
Tuesday, was accompanied by above normal temperatures, and as a result,
precipitation from the system fell as rain. The second system arrived late in
the week, and brought 1 to 2 inches snow to most of the state from Thursday
afternoon through Friday morning.
Temperatures for the period averaged 32 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 39 in the West to 39 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees below
normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 24 degrees in the West to 25 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1
degrees above normal in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.72 inches statewide which was
0.17 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.50
inches, Central 0.65 inches, Bluegrass 0.68 inches and East 1.03 inches, which
was -0.45, -0.31, -0.08 and +0.17 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.24 inches at Louisville to a high of
1.95 inches at Somerset.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period January 27 to February 2, 2003
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION:
Huge temperature change, which was punctuated by a 79 degree difference between
the highest reading and the lowest reading for the state over the course of the
week, began with low temperatures well into the negative values on
Monday morning, and ended with highs in the upper 60s by Sunday
afternoon. Overall however, temperatures averaged near normal for the week - and
as the month of January played out, it proved to be the 14th coldest January in
108 years of record for the state. Also, despite two rainfall events over the
course of the week, statewide precipitation averaged just over half of what
normally occurs over this period, and monthly totals for January ranked it as
the 18th driest on record.
Temperatures for the period averaged 34 degrees across the state which was 1
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 44 in the West to 41 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below
normal in the West to near normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27
degrees in the West to 27 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above
normal in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.42 inches statewide which was
0.35 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.26
inches, Central 0.48 inches, Bluegrass 0.34 inches and East 0.58 inches, which
was 0.53, 0.34, 0.32 and 0.22 inches respectively below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.17 inches at Lexington to a high of
1.43 inches at Quicksand.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period January 20 to 26, 2003
MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
For the second week in a row, much below temperatures were the rule for the
Bluegrass State. Lows in the single digits and around zero along with dangerous
windchills in the negative teens were experienced by much of the state on both
Thursday and Friday. Below normal temperatures through the week were accompanied
by two snow events - one mid-week and one late in the week, and neither of which
were significant enough to push state precipitation totals high enough to avoid
being below normal for the third week in a row.
Temperatures for the period averaged 23 degrees across the state which was 9
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 30 in the West to 30 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 15 degrees below
normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 15 degrees in the West to 18 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 4
degrees below normal in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.10 inches statewide which was
0.62 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.07
inches, Central 0.12 inches, Bluegrass 0.12 inches and East 0.08 inches, which
was 0.65, 0.65, 0.50 and 0.69 inches respectively below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a
high of 0.34 inches at Williamstown.
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Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period January 13 to 19, 2003
MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
The coldest temperatures of this winter (and recent winters) occurred last week
with 2 to 6 inches of snowfall across the state. Low temperatures were in the
single digits and near zero on at least two mornings (15th and 18th) with lows
below zero in many rural areas on the 18th. Precipitation in the liquid form
was below normal for the week...but several light snowfall events occurred
with significant snowfall occurring statewide on Thursday and Friday (16th/17th).
Temperatures for the period averaged 24 degrees across the state which was 8
degrees below normal and 11 degrees colder than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 33 in the West to 31 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 8
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 15 degrees in
the West to 16 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East.
Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 40's and extreme low
temperatures were in the negative single digits.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.21 inches statewide which was
0.51 inches below normal. Precipitation totals (in liq. form) by climate
division, West 0.20 inches, Central 0.19 inches, Bluegrass 0.13 inches and East
0.33 inches, which was 0.52, 0.58, 0.49 and 0.44 inches respectively below
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at
Evansville to a high of 0.55 inches at Quicksand.
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period January 6, 2003 to January 12, 2003
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION
A fairly mild period started the week's weather, as a dominant upper-level ridge
across the eastern third of the state brought warm, Gulf States air into the
area. Although only a very brief stay for the above normal temperatures at the
beginning of the 7-day period - before slightly below normal temperatures
returned late in the week, it was enough to put averages for the week above
normal as well. Calm weather dominated the week, and resulted in an unusually
dry period for this time of year.
Temperatures for the period averaged 35 degrees across the state which was 3
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 44 in the West to 42 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above
normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 26 degrees in the West to 27 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 1 degrees above normal in the West to 5
degrees above normal in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.02 inches statewide which was
0.71 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.03 inches and East 0.04 inches, which
was 0.72, 0.77, 0.60 and 0.73 inches respectively below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of
0.06 inches at Huntington.
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Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period December 30, 2002 to January 5, 2003
ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL AND ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES
Kentucky ended the new year on an extremely wet note as a widespread storm
system including a low pressure center tracking to the north of the state in
southern Canada, and a second low pressure center tracking just to the south of
the state all connected by a strong frontal boundary sweeping through the area
over the course of three days from the 30th of December to the 2nd of the new
year. This storm system helped to push weekly precipitation totals well above
normal...and southerly flow ahead of this system throughout much of the week had
temperatures well above normal for this time of year as well.
Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 9
degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 45 in the West to 48 in the
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal
in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged
from 35 degrees in the West to 36 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 13 degrees above
normal in the East. Extreme high and low temperatures for the week were 58 at London,
and 20 at Covington, respectively.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.65 inches statewide which was
0.86 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.26
inches, Central 1.97 inches, Bluegrass 1.36 inches and East 0.99 inches, which
was 1.46, 1.13, 0.67 and 0.18 inches respectively above normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.80 inches at London to a high of
2.92 inches at Louisville.
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