Kentucky Weather Summary -- 2012:
By: Tom Priddy
UK Ag. Weather Center
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period December 24 to December 30, 2012
Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall
The last week of 2012 ended on the white side as multiple systems brought significant
snowfall totals across western, central, and bluegrass portions of the state. A
white Christmas came a day late as a mid-level low pressure system tracked northeast
through the lower Ohio Valley Tuesday night and into Wednesday. Cool air filtering
into the backside of the system setup an extensive snowfall event for mainly western
Kentucky with totals in upwards of 4 to 6 inches for the duration of the event. The
snow did not stop there as another low crossed the Commonwealth Friday and into the
overnight period with another widespread event. Numerous snowfall totals in excess
of 3 inches were seen in northwestern and Bluegrass portions of the state. Over the
course of the week, rainfall totals in addition to the liquid equivalents of the
snowfall were over an inch across the state and were on average, over a quarter inch
above normal. This led to the fourth straight week of above normal precipitation.
Temperatures for the period averaged 34 degrees across the state which was 1 degrees
cooler than normal and 8 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 38 in the West to 39 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 6 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 6 degrees cooler
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 29 degrees in the West to 31
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees
warmer than normal in the West to 6 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 57 degrees at BOWLING GREEN APT and the
extreme low was 6 degrees at HENDERSON 5E.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.24 inches statewide which was 0.31
inches above normal and 133% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.16 inches, Central 1.43 inches, Bluegrass 1.16 inches and East 1.20 inches,
which was 0.19, 0.42, 0.33 and 0.29 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.37 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS to a high of 1.98
inches at BARBOURVILLE 3E.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121224 to 20121230(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 38 -6 29 2 33 -3 1.16 0.19 120 55 6
CENTRAL(CD2) 40 -4 31 5 35 0 1.43 0.42 142 57 16
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 37 -5 30 5 33 -1 1.16 0.33 140 51 17
EAST(CD4) 39 -6 31 6 35 0 1.20 0.29 132 52 17
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STATE 38 -6 30 4 34 -1 1.24 0.31 133 57 6
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period December 17 to December 23, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall
An exceptionally strong cold front stole the headlines this past week as it swept
through the Commonwealth on Thursday. After starting the week comfortably with
temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s by Wednesday, highs plunged by Friday with
readings only making it into the 30s. Winds chill values dropped into the teens and
the livestock cold stress index was put into the danger category. Throughout its
passage, a tight pressure gradient assisted in very high winds. On Thursday, there
were numerous wind gusts of 40 mph, with some even exceeding 50. The system also
brought some impressive rainfall totals with most areas of the Commonwealth, with the
exception of western portions of Kentucky, seeing at least an inch for the week. As
the system moved to the east Friday, moisture wrapping around on the backside of the
system changed to snow. Bluegrass and eastern portions of Kentucky were the
beneficiaries with very light accumulations. The Bluegrass State then became under
the influence of surface high pressure for the weekend, which acted to bring dry and
rather cool conditions.
Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees
warmer than normal and no change to the previous period. High temperatures averaged
from 54 in the West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged
from 8 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 2 degrees warmer than normal in the
East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the
East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees warmer than normal
in the West to 7 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature
for the period was 64 degrees at BOWLING GREEN APT and the extreme low was 17 degrees
at FORT KNOX.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.10 inches statewide which was 0.14
inches above normal and 114% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 0.54 inches, Central 1.17 inches, Bluegrass 1.47 inches and East 1.24 inches,
which was -0.51, 0.12, 0.63 and 0.32 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.32 inches at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS to a high
of 2.18 inches at ALEXANDRIA 5NW.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121217 to 20121223(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 54 8 34 5 44 7 0.54 -0.51 51 64 17
CENTRAL(CD2) 52 6 34 6 43 6 1.17 0.12 111 64 17
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 47 3 34 7 40 5 1.47 0.63 175 61 19
EAST(CD4) 49 2 34 7 41 4 1.24 0.32 135 61 18
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STATE 50 4 34 6 42 6 1.10 0.14 114 64 17
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the
Period December 10 to December 16, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall
It has been a warm December across the Commonwealth thus far, as for the second week
in a row Kentucky was witnessing above normal temperatures. Highs across the week
averaged in the low 50s, while lows were in the lower 30s, which were both above
normal by 4 degrees for this time of year. The week started off with the passage of
an upper level wave bringing the brunt of the rainfall for the week. Most areas in
central and eastern portions of the state saw around an inch. Surface high pressure
and cooler temperatures then moved in through mid work week with highs only getting
into the upper 30s to low 40s on Tuesday. Clear skies on Wednesday morning allowed
for many to drop into the upper teens to low 20s. As the high shifted to the east
later in the week, winds shifted to southerly and temperatures responded with highs
jumping into the 50s by Friday and into the 60s through the weekend. As the week came
to a close, mostly cloudy conditions dominated with only light scattered showers
across the area on Saturday as a warm front lifted north.
Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees
warmer than normal and 12 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 52 in the West to 52 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 3 degrees warmer
than 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 3 degrees
warmer than normal in the West to 6 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 65 degrees at BARBOURVILLE 3E and the
extreme low was 17 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.05 inches statewide which was 0.04
inches above normal and 104% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 0.67 inches, Central 1.09 inches, Bluegrass 1.23 inches and East 1.21 inches,
which was -0.43, -0.02, 0.35 and 0.25 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS to a
high of 1.92 inches at JACKSON AIRPORT.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121210 to 20121216(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 52 4 33 3 42 3 0.67 -0.43 61 63 19
CENTRAL(CD2) 53 6 33 4 43 5 1.09 -0.02 98 65 19
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 50 4 32 4 41 4 1.23 0.35 140 63 17
EAST(CD4) 52 3 33 6 43 5 1.21 0.25 126 65 18
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STATE 52 4 33 4 42 4 1.05 0.04 104 65 17
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period December 3 to December 9, 2012
Well Above Normal Temperatures and Well Above Normal Rainfall
This past week made quite the impact on the lengthy dry spell Kentucky had previously
been placed under, as the Commonwealth got soaked. After recently going 8 straight
weeks with below normal rainfall, the skies opened up and drenched the Bluegrass
State with an average of nearly 2 inches across Kentucky. The period started off
with southwesterly winds pumping very mild conditions into the Commonwealth in which
nearly the whole state saw the low to mid 70s. This was ahead of the first rainfall
producer of the week as a cold front swept through on Tuesday. The wet pattern
continued later into the work week and into the weekend as multiple frontal
boundaries crossed the Commonwealth and brought several rounds of precipitation.
Over the course of the weekend alone, Kentucky saw an average of nearly 1.5 inches.
Louisville received nearly 3 inches over the same time span. Another significant
feature of the week was the well above normal temperatures, which were 15 degrees
above normal. This high of a deviation has not been seen since all the way back into
mid March.
Temperatures for the period averaged 55 degrees across the state which was 15 degrees
warmer than normal and 10 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 63 in the West to 62 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 12 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 11 degrees
warmer than 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 17
degrees warmer than normal in the West to 19 degrees warmer than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 75 degrees at BOWLING GREEN APT and
the extreme low was 23 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.90 inches statewide which was 0.82
inches above normal and 177% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.55 inches, Central 2.33 inches, Bluegrass 2.17 inches and East 1.57 inches,
which was 0.34, 1.18, 1.24 and 0.56 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.37 inches at MIDDLESBORO AWOS to a high of 3.45 inches
at SHELBYVILLE 10W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121203 to 20121209(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 63 12 49 17 56 15 1.55 0.34 128 75 30
CENTRAL(CD2) 62 12 49 18 56 15 2.33 1.18 203 75 28
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 59 11 46 16 53 14 2.17 1.24 233 73 23
EAST(CD4) 62 11 48 19 55 15 1.57 0.56 155 74 26
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STATE 62 12 48 18 55 15 1.90 0.82 177 75 23
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period November 26 to December 2, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Well Below Normal Rainfall
Very warm conditions spread throughout the Bluegrass State this past week, leaving
some to question whether it really was the beginning of December. The period started
off with a cold front passing through the region. Most areas saw around a quarter
inch before surface high pressure and dry conditions moved in behind the system. The
surface high transitioned to the east coast over the latter half of the work week and
southerly winds on the backside of the system acted to pump much warmer air into the
Commonwealth. While most areas stayed in the upper 50s to low 60s by the end of the
work week, temperatures by Sunday were mostly in the mid to upper 60s across the
state. Bowling Green made it all the way up to 72 degrees. These extremely mild high
temperatures were on average 16 degrees above normal across the state. Sunday also
saw a return of precipitation with an upper level disturbance passing through the
northern portion of the state, but once again, the rainfall was not enough from
keeping Kentucky to slipping into its 8th straight week of below normal rainfall.
Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees
warmer than normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 57 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 2 degrees warmer
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 36 degrees in the West to 34
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees
warmer than normal in the West to 3 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 72 degrees at BARBOURVILLE 3E and the
extreme low was 16 degrees at MONTICELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.39 inches statewide which was 0.69
inches below normal and 36% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.44 inches, Central 0.29 inches, Bluegrass 0.56 inches and East 0.26 inches, which
was 0.82, 0.87, 0.35 and 0.75 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at CARBONDALE ASOS to a high of 1.30 inches at
BENTON 4N.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121126 to 20121202(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 57 4 36 2 46 2 0.44 -0.82 35 70 18
CENTRAL(CD2) 56 4 35 1 45 2 0.29 -0.87 25 72 19
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 53 2 34 2 44 2 0.56 -0.35 62 69 17
EAST(CD4) 55 2 34 3 45 3 0.26 -0.75 26 72 16
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STATE 55 3 35 2 45 2 0.39 -0.69 36 72 16
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period November 19 to November 25, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Well Below Normal Rainfall
Dry conditions continue to be the trend heading into the end of November as the state
was an inch below normal this past week. This was the largest below normal weekly
deviation Kentucky has seen all year. A few upper level disturbances passed over the state
earlier in the week, but were moisture starved and only brought a combination of
cloud cover and some sprinkles. Surface high pressure then descended over the region
through mid-week and as this shifted east, temperatures rose back into the 60s for
Thanksgiving Day. The mild conditions were short-lived as a strong cold front swept
through the Bluegrass State Thursday night and into Friday. This sent temperatures
plunging with highs on Saturday mainly in the mid to upper 30s. Just like earlier in
the week, precipitation was scarce through this event. Many areas of the Commonwealth
did not see any rainfall for the week and led the state to its 7th straight week of
below normal rainfall.
Temperatures for the period averaged 46 degrees across the state which was 1 degree
warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 59 in the West to 58 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 3 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 3 degrees warmer
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 33
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree
cooler than normal in the West to 1 degree warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 73 degrees at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS and the
extreme low was 17 degrees at VANCEBURG 6W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.02 inches statewide which was 1
inch below normal and 2% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.02 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.01 inches and East 0.05 inches, which
was 1.16, 1.09, 0.88 and 0.89 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at ALBANY 1N to a high of 0.14 inches at JACKSON.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121119 to 20121125(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 59 3 35 -1 47 1 0.02 -1.16 2 73 21
CENTRAL(CD2) 58 3 34 -1 46 1 0.00 -1.09 0 69 19
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 56 3 33 -1 44 0 0.01 -0.88 1 68 18
EAST(CD4) 58 3 33 1 46 2 0.05 -0.89 5 72 17
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STATE 58 3 34 -0 46 1 0.02 -1.00 2 73 17
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period November 12 to November 18, 2012
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
Cool temperatures were the chilly reminder of last weeks weather patterns. The work
week started off with a very strong cold front moving through the Commonwealth.
Rainfall was abundant through its passage as most areas across Kentucky saw over a
half inch. It was the only opportunity we saw for rainfall over the course of the
period, which accounted for the Bluegrass state slipping into its 6th straight week
of below normal rainfall. Following the frontal passage, surface high pressure sunk
in for the remainder of the week. This made for an extended period of clear, dry, and
cool conditions. Highs remained in the 40s following the front before warming into
the 50s and low 60s for the weekend. Some of the lowest temperatures of the season
were also seen through the overnights with some temperatures dropping into the upper
teens. Kentucky ended the week 5 degrees below average, which makes for 9 of the past
10 weeks being near or below normal.
Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees
cooler than normal and 6 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 55 in the West to 56 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 4 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 2 degrees cooler
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 29 degrees in the West to 29
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees
cooler than normal in the West to 5 degrees cooler than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 71 degrees at LOUISA 1S and the extreme
low was 18 degrees at MONTICELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.79 inches statewide which was 0.15
inches below normal and 84% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.98 inches, Central 0.85 inches, Bluegrass 0.79 inches and East 0.55 inches, which
was 0.12, 0.13, 0.02 and 0.3 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.15 inches at LOUISA 1S to a high of 1.76 inches at JACKSON
AIRPORT.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121112 to 20121118(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 55 -4 29 -9 42 -6 0.98 -0.12 89 65 22
CENTRAL(CD2) 55 -3 28 -9 42 -6 0.85 -0.13 87 66 20
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 53 -3 28 -8 41 -5 0.79 -0.02 98 65 19
EAST(CD4) 56 -2 29 -5 42 -4 0.55 -0.30 65 71 18
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STATE 55 -3 28 -8 42 -5 0.79 -0.15 84 71 18
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period November 5 to November 11, 2012
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
This past week was rather quiet weather-wise with dry conditions dominant, but
ended with a rumble on Saturday as a 4.3 earthquake centered in southeastern
Kentucky shook parts of the Commonwealth. The work week started off with a
couple shortwaves carrying only minimal amounts of rainfall. The state as a
whole only averaged just under a tenth of an inch for the week, which was nearly
three quarters of an inch below normal. Kentucky’s dry streak therefore
continued with the 5th straight week of below normal rainfall. The skies opened
up for the latter half of the period as upper level ridging and surface high
pressure worked together to provide the Bluegrass state with dry conditions and
very warm temperatures. As the high moved east of Kentucky for the weekend, this
put the state in position for strong southerly winds, bringing an Indian summer
back to the lower Ohio Valley. Highs rose into the upper 60s and even lower 70s
each day, which were about 10 degrees above normal.
Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees cooler than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 60 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees cooler than normal in the West to
2 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40
degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 2 degrees cooler
than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 76
degrees at PEABODY and the extreme low was 21 degrees at VANCEBURG 6W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.08 inches statewide which was
0.71 inches below normal and 10% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.13 inches, Central 0.12 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East
0.03 inches, which was 0.8, 0.71, 0.65 and 0.69 inches below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at ALEXANDRIA 5NW to a high
of 0.36 inches at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121105 to 20121111(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 60 -2 40 0 50 -1 0.13 -0.80 14 75 28
CENTRAL(CD2) 59 -2 37 -2 48 -2 0.12 -0.71 14 74 25
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 58 -1 35 -4 47 -2 0.04 -0.65 6 75 22
EAST(CD4) 60 -2 34 -2 47 -2 0.03 -0.69 4 76 21
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STATE 59 -2 36 -2 48 -2 0.08 -0.71 10 76 21
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period October 29 to November 4, 2012
Well Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
Another hurricane? The end of October featured the Commonwealth’s second occasion to
see the remnants of a hurricane pass through the area, but this time, the main
features included windy conditions and very cool temperatures. As Hurricane Sandy
neared the eastern coastline, its central pressure dropped tremendously and a strong
pressure gradient developed. This made for very high winds as it meandered west
toward the Commonwealth. Wind speeds over 20 mph with gusts over 30 were common
during this period. Cold air wrapping around the backside of the low made for highs
only getting into the upper 30s and lower 40s for eastern and Bluegrass portions of
Kentucky. This helped in leading to the largest below normal temperature deviation we
have seen all year. The average temperature across Kentucky for the week was a cool
45 degrees, which was 7 degrees below normal. Along with cold air came a great deal
of rainfall for the eastern portion of the state. Precipitation totals well over an
inch were common across extreme eastern portions of Kentucky. Some higher elevations
even saw over a foot of snow.
Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees
cooler than normal and 14 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 59 in the West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 6 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 15 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 36 degrees in the West
to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6
degrees cooler than normal in the West to 1 degree cooler than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 76 degrees at MURRAY 1W and the
extreme low was 22 degrees at BURKESVILLE 3W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.45 inches statewide which was 0.31
inches below normal and 59% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.00 inches, Central 0.06 inches, Bluegrass 0.62 inches and East 1.12 inches, which
was -0.85, -0.73, -0.08 and 0.41 inches respectively froON 4N to a high of 2.95
inches at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121029 to 20121104(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 59 -6 36 -6 48 -6 0.00 -0.85 0 76 25
CENTRAL(CD2) 55 -8 36 -5 46 -6 0.06 -0.73 8 73 22
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 48 -14 36 -4 42 -9 0.62 -0.08 89 56 25
EAST(CD4) 49 -15 37 -1 43 -8 1.12 0.41 158 66 23
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STATE 53 -10 36 -4 45 -7 0.45 -0.31 59 76 22
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period October 22 to October 28, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
Headlines this past week were all about the Indian summer and the proceeding
blast of cold air into the weekend. Surface high pressure to our southeast kept
a near continual surge of southerly winds packing into our region through the
work week. This brought much warmer temperatures into the state with nearly all
regions of Kentucky making it up into the upper 70s to low 80s. Putting this
into perspective, normal highs for this time of year are only in the mid to
upper 60s. As the weekend approached, a very strong cold front passed through
the Ohio Valley. While most sections of the Commonwealth saw beneficial rainfall
of at least a quarter inch, the bigger headline was the much cooler temperatures.
Cold air, accompanied with strong northerly winds behind the front sent temperatures
plunging, with highs only in the 40s and 50s for the remainder of the weekend.
Temperatures for the period averaged 59 degrees across the state which was 4
degrees warmer than normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 70 in the West to 70 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
3 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 50
degrees in the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 5 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 9 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
84 degrees at OWENSBORO AWSS and the extreme low was 32 degrees at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.53 inches statewide which was
0.21 inches below normal and 72% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.60 inches, Central 0.32 inches, Bluegrass 0.52 inches and East
0.70 inches, which was -0.22, -0.43, -0.16 and 0.00 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.08 inches at
SOMERSET AWOS to a high of 1.35 inches at VANCEBURG 6W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121022 to 20121028(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 70 2 50 5 60 4 0.60 -0.22 73 84 33
CENTRAL(CD2) 69 2 49 6 59 4 0.32 -0.43 43 82 37
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 67 2 49 6 58 4 0.52 -0.16 76 82 40
EAST(CD4) 70 3 49 9 59 5 0.70 0.00 100 84 32
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STATE 69 2 49 6 59 4 0.53 -0.21 72 84 32
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period October 15 to October 21, 2012
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
It was another chilly week across the Commonwealth with the state seeing its 6th
straight week, going back to the start of September, of normal or below normal
temperatures. While most of the week was on the cool side, warmer temperatures
were found ahead of a cold front ushering through the area. Strong southwesterly
winds with gusts over 30 mph at times, put highs well into the 70s midway
through the work week. This cold front supplied the only significant rainfall
event for the period. The western part of the state came out as the leaders in
precipitation with just under an inch measured. They were the only area of Kentucky
to see above normal precipitation, which resulted in the state being below normal
for the second straight week.
Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 1
degree cooler than normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 70 in the West to 65 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree cooler than normal in the West to
4 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 47
degrees in the West to 45 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 1 degree warmer than normal in the West to 3 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
81 degrees at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS and the extreme low was 32 degrees at CYNTHIANA
8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.48 inches statewide which was
0.22 inches below normal and 69% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.88 inches, Central 0.49 inches, Bluegrass 0.27 inches and East
0.26 inches, which was 0.12, -0.22, -0.38 and -0.41 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at
JACKSON AIRPORT to a high of 1.01 inches at EVANSVILLE ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121015 to 20121021(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 70 -1 47 1 58 -1 0.88 0.12 116 81 37
CENTRAL(CD2) 66 -3 46 1 56 -1 0.49 -0.22 69 75 35
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 65 -3 44 -1 54 -2 0.27 -0.38 42 76 32
EAST(CD4) 65 -4 45 3 55 -1 0.26 -0.41 39 76 32
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STATE 66 -3 46 2 56 -1 0.48 -0.22 69 81 32
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period October 8 to October 14, 2012
Well Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
A temperature swing was the center of most attention this last period. Surface
high pressure dominated most of the work week with clear skies and chilly
conditions. Temperatures were coolest on Thursday morning where many in the
Bluegrass portion of Kentucky saw morning lows drop down into the low 30s and
even the upper 20s. One station even reported a temperature of 26. It wasn’t
until the weekend when temperatures became warmer than normal. A low pressure
system with very strong southerly winds of over 20 mph at times and gusts well
into the 30s allowed for highs to rebound into the upper 70s and even lower 80s.
Although temperatures made a comeback, rainfall was at a minimum last week.
After 3 straight weeks of above normal rainfall, Kentucky ended the week nearly
a half inch below normal.
Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 5
degrees cooler than normal and 6 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 64 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees cooler than normal in the West to
7 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 47
degrees in the West to 41 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 1 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 3 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
82 degrees at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS and the extreme low was 26 degrees at CYNTHIANA
8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.28 inches statewide which was
0.45 inches below normal and 38% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.69 inches, Central 0.11 inches, Bluegrass 0.07 inches and East
0.25 inches, which was 0.05, 0.65, 0.64 and 0.48 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at CARLISLE 5SW
to a high of 3.00 inches at MAYFIELD 6SW.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121008 to 20121014(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 67 -6 47 -1 57 -4 0.69 -0.05 93 82 29
CENTRAL(CD2) 66 -5 44 -3 55 -4 0.11 -0.65 14 78 30
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 64 -6 41 -6 53 -5 0.07 -0.64 10 76 26
EAST(CD4) 64 -7 41 -3 53 -5 0.25 -0.48 34 80 27
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STATE 65 -6 43 -4 54 -5 0.28 -0.45 38 82 26
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period October 1 to October 7, 2012
Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall
Unseasonably cooler temperatures overran the Ohio Valley this past weekend as a
strong cold front made its presence known. After a couple days of seeing
temperatures rise up into the mid 70s and around 80 near mid week, highs only
made it up into the mid to upper 50s through the weekend with the departure of
the front. The cooler conditions led to the Commonwealths 4th straight week of
below to near normal temperatures. Rainfall for the week was once again above
normal with central portions experiencing the most at an average of an inch and
a half. Most of the rainfall can be attributed to a low pressure system tracking
north earlier in the work week bringing widespread precipitation.
Temperatures for the period averaged 59 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees cooler than normal and 6 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 66 in the West to 70 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees cooler than normal in the West to
3 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 50
degrees in the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 1 degree cooler than normal in the West to 6 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
83 degrees at BIG SANDY and the extreme low was 34 degrees at CAPE GIRARDEAU
ASOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.17 inches statewide which was
0.38 inches above normal and 147% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.13 inches, Central 1.50 inches, Bluegrass 0.88 inches and East
1.18 inches, which was 0.31, 0.67, 0.14 and 0.39 inches above normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.24 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU
ASOS to a high of 3.55 inches at SOMERSET AWOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121001 to 20121007(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 66 -9 50 -1 58 -5 1.13 0.31 138 83 34
CENTRAL(CD2) 68 -5 51 1 59 -3 1.50 0.67 181 81 38
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 67 -5 52 3 59 -2 0.88 0.14 119 78 38
EAST(CD4) 70 -3 53 6 61 1 1.18 0.39 149 83 41
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STATE 68 -5 52 3 59 -2 1.17 0.38 147 83 34
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period September 24 to September 30, 2012
Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall
The last week of September followed the same wet pattern we have been witnessing
for nearly the entire month. A frontal boundary was draped over the Bluegrass
State for practically the entire work week, bringing scattered chances of
rainfall on nearly a daily basis. All sections of the Commonwealth averaged
over an inch of precipitation, and the state ended the week nearly a half inch
above normal. The boundary moved south into Friday and skies cleared for the
weekend as dry conditions and comfortable temperatures took control over the
Ohio Valley. Temperatures started off the week on the cool side as surface high
pressure guided lows into the mid 30s to low 40s on Monday morning, but quickly
recovered. The frontal boundary kept temperatures right around normal for the
rest of the week with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s.
Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 0
degrees from normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree cooler than normal in the West to
4 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 56
degrees in the West to 52 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 3 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 2 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
90 degrees at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS and the extreme low was 32 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.27 inches statewide which was
0.44 inches above normal and 153% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.34 inches, Central 1.10 inches, Bluegrass 1.42 inches and East
1.23 inches, which was 0.49, 0.2, 0.66 and 0.41 inches above normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.18 inches at SCOTTSVILLE 2W to a
high of 3.31 inches at FORT KNOX.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120924 to 20120930(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 77 -1 56 3 66 0 1.34 0.49 158 90 33
CENTRAL(CD2) 75 -1 54 1 64 0 1.10 0.20 122 83 34
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 72 -3 54 2 63 0 1.42 0.66 187 82 32
EAST(CD4) 72 -4 52 2 62 -1 1.23 0.41 150 83 33
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STATE 74 -2 54 2 64 0 1.27 0.44 153 90 32
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period September 17 to September 23, 2012
Well Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall
Colder temperatures invaded the lower Ohio Valley last week as multiple frontal
passages ushered very cool air down from Canada. The Commonwealth woke up a few
times this week with lows averaging in the upper 30s to low 40s as surface high
pressure descended over the area. Temperatures for the week were on average 5
degrees below normal, which was the greatest below normal reading we have seen
this entire year. In regards to rainfall, the highest amounts were connected
with the eastern portion of the state, where a low pressure system moved
northeast over the area earlier in the work week. Precipitation totals in access
of 2 inches were numerous over this period for this general area.
Temperatures for the period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 5
degrees cooler than normal and 6 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 74 in the West to 71 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees cooler than normal in the West to
7 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 52
degrees in the West to 52 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 5 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 2 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
84 degrees at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS and the extreme low was 33 degrees at CYNTHIANA
8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.32 inches statewide which was
0.48 inches above normal and 157% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.52 inches, Central 1.21 inches, Bluegrass 0.79 inches and East
2.76 inches, which was -0.33, 0.29, 0.03 and 1.93 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at
CARBONDALE ASOS to a high of 3.92 inches at LONDON.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120917 to 20120923(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 74 -7 52 -5 63 -6 0.52 -0.33 61 84 34
CENTRAL(CD2) 72 -7 52 -4 62 -5 1.21 0.29 132 81 34
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 70 -8 50 -5 60 -6 0.79 0.03 104 78 33
EAST(CD4) 71 -7 52 -2 62 -4 2.76 1.93 333 80 33
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STATE 72 -7 52 -4 62 -5 1.32 0.48 157 84 33
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period September 10 to September 16, 2012
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
It was a very quiet week across the Commonwealth as dry conditions were in
control. After two straight weeks of well above normal rainfall, the
combination of surface high pressure and upper level ridging kept conditions dry
for most of the week. Kentucky as a whole ended the period 0.78 inches below
normal. The west and central portions of the state were the only ones to see
any significant rainfall as a disturbance passed through the area over the
course of Saturday evening. Temperatures were only below normal by two degrees,
which made for a rather comfortable week with highs only averaging in the upper
70s. High pressure in place for most of the period resulted in rather extensive
diurnal swings with lows dropping into the 50s at night. Some areas even saw lows
plunge into the mid 40s.
Temperatures for the period averaged 68 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees cooler than normal and 6 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees cooler than normal in the West to
3 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 59
degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 1 degree cooler
than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 87
degrees at OWENSBORO AWSS and the extreme low was 44 degrees at PAINTSVILLE 4W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.06 inches statewide which was
0.78 inches below normal and 7% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.19 inches, Central 0.05 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East
0.00 inches, which was 0.67, 0.89, 0.76 and 0.82 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at ALBANY 1N to a
high of 0.93 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120910 to 20120916(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 79 -4 59 0 69 -2 0.19 -0.67 22 87 50
CENTRAL(CD2) 79 -2 57 -2 68 -2 0.05 -0.89 5 84 49
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 79 -1 55 -3 67 -2 0.00 -0.76 0 84 45
EAST(CD4) 78 -3 56 -1 67 -2 0.00 -0.82 0 86 44
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STATE 79 -2 57 -1 68 -2 0.06 -0.78 7 87 44
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period September 3 to September 9, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Well Above Normal Rainfall
Excessive rainfall drenched the Commonwealth last week with the combination of a
couple strong systems and the eventual departure of Isaac. The holiday was
somewhat of a letdown this year as the remnants of Isaac put a damper on outdoor
activities. Rain continued to fall in mainly bluegrass and eastern portions of
the state before finally moving clear of the area Tuesday. Precipitation then
continued on into the work week as a shortwave and strong cold front brought a
couple lines of strong and severe storms through the area. Each system had
significant rainfall as both had widespread precipitation following the initial
line. Over the course of the week, Kentucky saw an average of just over 2
inches, which was over an inch above normal. This was the highest amount of
above normal rainfall we have seen all year. The departure of the front on
Saturday brought much cooler temperatures as northwest winds kept highs in the
mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s throughout the rest of the weekend.
Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree cooler than normal in the West to
1 degree cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66
degrees in the West to 65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 6 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
96 degrees at OWENSBORO AWSS and the extreme low was 48 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.12 inches statewide which was
1.33 inches above normal and 268% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 2.08 inches, Central 2.00 inches, Bluegrass 2.86 inches and East
1.53 inches, which was 1.33, 1.12, 2.12 and 0.74 inches above normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.38 inches at POPLAR BLUFF
ASOS to a high of 5.06 inches at CARROLLTON 2E.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120903 to 20120909(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 85 -1 66 4 76 2 2.08 1.33 277 96 49
CENTRAL(CD2) 83 -1 66 5 75 3 2.00 1.12 227 92 49
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 83 0 65 5 74 2 2.86 2.12 386 91 48
EAST(CD4) 82 -1 65 6 73 2 1.53 0.74 194 92 49
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STATE 83 -1 66 6 74 2 2.12 1.33 268 96 48
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period August 27 to September 2, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall
The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dominated headlines last week as the system
slowly progressed through the nations midsection. Throughout the holiday
weekend, the Commonwealth saw multiple rounds of scattered precipitation. When
portions of the Bluegrass State did see rainfall, it was abundant and at times,
torrential. The tropical air mass in place supplied the system with an elevated
amount of moisture and was represented through the higher rainfall totals in
numerous bands of precipitation. The state ended the week 0.51 inches above
normal as most sections of the state received an inch or more. Western portions
of Kentucky saw an average of about 2 inches, which was highly beneficial as
they still remain in extreme to exceptional drought conditions. In addition,
Kentucky did see an end to our 3 week stretch of near to below normal
temperatures as the state ended the week 4 degrees above normal.
Temperatures for the period averaged 78 degrees across the state which was 4
degrees warmer than normal and 6 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 88 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
3 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 70
degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 6 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 5 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
100 degrees at OWENSBORO AWSS and the extreme low was 51 degrees at CYNTHIANA
8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.25 inches statewide which was
0.51 inches above normal and 168% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 2.01 inches, Central 1.46 inches, Bluegrass 1.00 inches and East
0.52 inches, which was 1.33, 0.66, 0.27 and -0.25 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at
PIKEVILLE 13S to a high of 5.43 inches at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120827 to 20120902(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 89 2 70 6 80 4 2.01 1.33 296 100 55
CENTRAL(CD2) 88 2 68 5 78 4 1.46 0.66 182 95 58
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 87 3 67 5 77 4 1.00 0.27 137 94 51
EAST(CD4) 88 3 66 5 77 4 0.52 -0.25 68 95 51
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STATE 88 2 68 6 78 4 1.25 0.51 168 100 51
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period August 20 to August 26, 2012
Below Normal Temperatures and Well Below Normal Rainfall
Quiet and comfortable conditions were experienced across the Bluegrass State
last week. Dry conditions dominated as the Commonwealth was under the influence
of surface high pressure and upper level ridging. Kentucky saw its third
straight week of below normal rainfall, as it ended 0.75 inches below average.
The area has not seen a deficit this large since the last week of June.
Temperatures were also on the cool side for the second straight week as the
state fell 3 degrees below normal. This was mainly due to mostly clear
conditions throughout the overnight hours giving way to low temperatures that
were on average 6 degrees below normal across the state. Some portions of the
state even dropped into the upper 40s for the second straight week.
Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 3
degrees cooler than normal and no change to the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree warmer than normal in the West to
1 degree cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 60
degrees in the West to 57 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 5 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 5 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
98 degrees at MAYFIELD 6SW and the extreme low was 49 degrees at BURKESVILLE 3W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.05 inches statewide which was
0.75 inches below normal and 6% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.06 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.08 inches and East
0.06 inches, which was 0.66, 0.81, 0.72 and 0.8 inches below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at ALBANY 1N to a high of
0.83 inches at CADIZ 4SW.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120820 to 20120826(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 89 1 60 -5 75 -1 0.06 -0.66 8 98 49
CENTRAL(CD2) 87 1 58 -6 72 -3 0.00 -0.81 0 95 49
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 87 2 57 -6 72 -2 0.08 -0.72 10 95 49
EAST(CD4) 85 -1 57 -5 71 -3 0.06 -0.80 7 93 49
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STATE 87 1 58 -6 72 -3 0.05 -0.75 6 98 49
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period August 13 to August 19, 2012
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
Attention last week seemed to be drawn to the well below normal temperatures
across the Commonwealth. Areas averaged 4 degrees below normal for this mid-
August time frame, with highs only averaging in the lower 80s and lows in the
lower 60s. Some spots in the west even saw lows drop all the way into the upper
40s. This comes as the area has seen multiple strong cold fronts pass through
during the last couple weeks. Precipitation was also slightly below normal for the
second straight week with the state being nearly a tenth of an inch below
average. Following a frontal passage later in the work week, the weekend was
very comfortable as surface high pressure descended on the lower Ohio Valley and
brought dry conditions, mostly clear skies, and even cooler temperatures.
Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 4
degrees cooler than normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees cooler than normal in the West to
6 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62
degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 4 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 0 degrees
from normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 98
degrees at MAYFIELD 6SW and the extreme low was 49 degrees at CAPE GIRARDEAU
ASOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.77 inches statewide which was
0.09 inches below normal and 90% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.54 inches, Central 0.80 inches, Bluegrass 0.22 inches and East
0.52 inches, which was 0.76, -0.05, -0.65 and -0.41 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at
LEXINGTON APT to a high of 4.05 inches at MARION 4NE.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120813 to 20120819(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 83 -5 62 -4 73 -4 1.54 0.76 197 98 49
CENTRAL(CD2) 81 -6 62 -3 72 -4 0.80 -0.05 94 92 54
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 82 -3 62 -2 72 -3 0.22 -0.65 25 90 52
EAST(CD4) 80 -6 62 0 71 -3 0.52 -0.41 56 90 55
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STATE 82 -4 62 -2 72 -4 0.77 -0.09 90 98 49
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period August 6 to August 12, 2012
Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
An impressive cold front was the highlight of last week as it brought much
cooler temperatures and less humid conditions to the Bluegrass State. Going
into the weekend, highs were in the upper 70s to mid 80s. This led to all
portions of Kentucky with temperatures near or slightly below normal for the
weekly average. In regards to rainfall, the state was fairly dry overall as
surface high pressure dominated both the start of the work week and following
the frontal passage into the weekend. After four straight weeks of above normal
rainfall, the state ended the week almost a half an inch below normal. This was
an unwelcome sign as western sections of the state continue in exceptional
drought conditions.
Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 0
degrees from normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree warmer than normal in the West to
3 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64
degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 2 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 1 degree
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
100 degrees at MAYFIELD 6SW and the extreme low was 49 degrees at MAYFIELD 6SW.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.48 inches statewide which was
0.42 inches below normal and 53% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.09 inches, Central 0.14 inches, Bluegrass 0.75 inches and East
0.93 inches, which was 0.76, 0.73, 0.13 and 0.06 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at BENTON 4N to a
high of 2.79 inches at OWENTON 5E.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120806 to 20120812(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 89 1 64 -2 77 0 0.09 -0.76 11 100 49
CENTRAL(CD2) 85 -2 65 0 75 -1 0.14 -0.73 16 96 51
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 85 -1 64 0 74 -1 0.75 -0.13 85 99 51
EAST(CD4) 83 -3 64 1 74 0 0.93 -0.06 94 93 51
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STATE 86 -1 64 -0 75 -0 0.48 -0.42 53 100 49
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period July 30 to August 5, 2012
Above normal temperatures and above normal rainfall
Extremely warm temperatures and high humidity continued to lay claim to the
state of Kentucky. In relation to this, the Bluegrass State witnessed its 8th
straight week of above or near normal temperatures. Continuing the trend from
recent weeks, Kentucky did see numerous rounds of beneficial precipitation. It
was hit and miss across the lower Ohio Valley during the period, until a more
organized cold front came through on Sunday that brought widespread
precipitation and cooler temperatures. The multiple rounds of precipitation
resulted in Kentucky seeing its 4th straight week of above normal rainfall. The
western climate division was also above normal for the week, ending over a half
of an inch above average. The rainfall was very beneficial in helping
to alleviate exceptional drought in the west.
Temperatures for the period averaged 80 degrees across the state which was 4
degrees warmer than normal and no change to the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 94 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 72 degrees in
the West to 67 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 5 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 4 degrees warmer than normal in
the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 101 degrees at BENTON
4N and the extreme low was 60 degrees at HENDERSON 5E.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.34 inches statewide which was
0.38 inches above normal and 140% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.49 inches, Central 2.10 inches, Bluegrass 0.61 inches and East
1.15 inches, which was 0.57, 1.17, -0.33 and 0.11 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at
BURLINGTON 4S to a high of 6.48 inches at ELIZABETHTOWN 8W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120730 to 20120805(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 94 5 72 5 83 5 1.49 0.57 162 101 60
CENTRAL(CD2) 89 2 70 4 80 4 2.10 1.17 226 101 61
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 88 2 69 4 78 2 0.61 -0.33 65 96 61
EAST(CD4) 87 0 67 4 77 2 1.15 0.11 111 95 61
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STATE 90 3 70 5 80 4 1.34 0.38 140 101 60
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period July 23 to July 29, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
Hot and humid start of the work week transitioned into a much cooler and wet
pattern by weeks end. Heat indices were well into the 100s for most of the work
week and led to the 7th straight week of above normal temperatures. Exceptional
drought conditions continued to expand and deepen across western portions of
Kentucky, but were aided with the propagation of a stronger cold front through
the lower Ohio Valley in the latter half of the work week. The frontal boundary
was associated with some severe weather as the atmosphere was very unstable, but
it was very beneficial in regards to rainfall totals. Kentucky, as a whole, saw
its third straight week of above normal rainfall, but the west continued to
struggle and ended the week a half of an inch below normal. The weekend brought
much relief to the Bluegrass State, as surface high pressure brought near normal
temperatures and lower dew points, which acted to end the streak of extreme
temperatures and high humidity that the state had been witnessing.
Temperatures for the period averaged 81 degrees across the state which was 4
degrees warmer than normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 95 in the West to 88 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
1 degree warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 72
degrees in the West to 69 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperatures ranged from 5 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 5 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
106 degrees at CARBONDALE ASOS and the extreme low was 60 degrees at MCKEE 5S.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.17 inches statewide which was
0.19 inches above normal and 119% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.44 inches, Central 1.12 inches, Bluegrass 1.79 inches and East
1.33 inches, which was -0.50, 0.13, 0.82 and 0.31 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at
OWENSBORO AWSS to a high of 5.15 inches at MAYSVILLE 3SW.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120723 to 20120729(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 95 6 72 5 84 6 0.44 -0.50 47 106 61
CENTRAL(CD2) 92 4 71 5 82 5 1.12 0.13 113 101 62
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 90 3 70 5 80 4 1.79 0.82 185 100 62
EAST(CD4) 88 1 69 5 78 3 1.33 0.31 130 95 60
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STATE 91 3 70 4 81 4 1.17 0.19 119 106 60
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period July 16 to July 22, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
Hot and humid conditions returned to the Bluegrass state for the beginning of
the work week, helping to account for the 6th straight week of normal or above
normal temperatures. Rainfall was also well above normal for most sections of
Kentucky as the area was under a very unstable and moist air mass. Earlier
portions of the work week were dominated by diurnal showers and thunderstorms,
while a cold front passed through toward the end, bringing a more organized
precipitation event. Western parts of the state were once again, excluded from
any significant rainfall opportunities and ended the week well below normal.
The lack in precipitation expanded and deepened exceptional drought conditions
in the west, while all other areas saw significant improvement. The week ended
with dryer and cooler conditions following the passage of the front, bringing a
brief relief from hot and humid conditions to the lower Ohio Valley.
Temperatures for the period averaged 80 degrees across the state which was 3
degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 95 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
1 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 71
degrees in the West to 69 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 3 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 5 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
105 degrees at CARBONDALE ASOS and the extreme low was 59 degrees at CARBONDALE
ASOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.15 inches statewide
which was 0.18 inches above normal and 119% of normal. Precipitation totals by
climate division, West 0.50 inches, Central 1.34 inches, Bluegrass 1.22 inches
and East 1.54 inches, which was -0.42, 0.35, 0.28 and 0.53 inches respectively
from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches
at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS to a high of 3.55 inches at CARLISLE 5SW.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120716 to 20120722(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 95 5 71 3 83 4 0.50 -0.42 54 105 59
CENTRAL(CD2) 91 3 70 4 81 4 1.34 0.35 135 100 61
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 89 2 69 3 79 3 1.22 0.28 130 100 59
EAST(CD4) 86 -1 69 5 77 2 1.54 0.53 152 93 61
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STATE 90 2 70 4 80 3 1.15 0.18 119 105 59
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period July 9 to July 15, 2012
Near Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
Widespread, beneficial rainfall returned to the Bluegrass state last
week as a frontal system slowly meandered north and south of the
Kentucky/Tennessee border. Rainfall dominated the southern half of the
state during the workweek and became more widespread during the
weekend. Central and east received the greater amounts of rainfall
last week, but all areas received above normal rainfall. Extreme
temperatures were in the mid 90s but the weekly average was tempered
by extended cloud cover and a much cooler second half of the workweek
and weekend.
Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which
was near normal and 8 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure
from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees cooler than normal
in the West to 4 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low
temperatures averaged from 70 degrees in the West to 67 degrees in the
East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees
warmer than normal in the West to 4 degrees warmer than normal in the
East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 97 degrees at
CARBONDALE ASOS and the extreme low was 60 degrees at BLACK MOUNTAIN
ARC.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.77 inches statewide
which was 0.77 inches above normal and 177% of normal. Precipitation
totals by climate division, West 1.18 inches, Central 1.89 inches,
Bluegrass 1.18 inches and East 2.81 inches, which was 0.20, 0.88, 0.20
and 1.79 inches above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged
from a low of 0.10 inches at BURLINGTON 4S to a high of 5.38 inches at
BARBOURVILLE 3E.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120709 to 20120715(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 88 -2 70 2 79 0 1.18 0.20 120 97 63
CENTRAL(CD2) 86 -2 69 3 78 1 1.89 0.88 187 96 62
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 86 -1 68 3 77 1 1.18 0.20 120 95 60
EAST(CD4) 83 -4 67 4 75 0 2.81 1.79 275 92 60
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STATE 86 -2 68 2 77 0 1.77 0.77 177 97 60
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period July 2 to July 8, 2012
Much Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
Record and near record temperatures dominated this past work week, as drought
conditions continued to intensify and expand eastward across the Bluegrass
state. High temperatures averaged in the upper 90s across the state, which is
11 degrees above normal for this time of year. Most locations had several days
with high temperatures at or above 100 degrees. Extreme hydrologic drought
conditions continued in western sections of the state, while a severe drought
developed and expanded east over the southern portion of Kentucky. While the
weekend started following a similar pattern, it ended wet for the northern
portions of the state, with the passage of a slow moving cold front. This event
brought much needed rainfall to the state as we ended the week only 20% below
normal.
Temperatures for the period averaged 84 degrees across the state which was 8
degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 101 in the West to 96 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 12 degrees warmer than normal in the West
to 10 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 73
degrees in the West to 69 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 6 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 7 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
107 degrees at CARBONDALE ASOS and the extreme low was 63 degrees at HINDMAN 5N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.79 inches statewide which was
0.2 inches below normal and 80% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.60 inches, Central 0.56 inches, Bluegrass 0.75 inches and East
1.23 inches, which was -0.40, -0.43, -0.21 and 0.22 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at
BURLINGTON 4S to a high of 3.28 inches at MCKEE 5S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120702 to 20120708(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 101 12 73 6 87 9 0.60 -0.40 60 107 66
CENTRAL(CD2) 99 12 71 6 85 9 0.56 -0.43 57 106 64
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 98 12 70 6 84 9 0.75 -0.21 78 105 64
EAST(CD4) 96 10 69 7 82 8 1.23 0.22 122 103 63
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STATE 98 11 71 6 84 8 0.79 -0.20 80 107 63
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 25 to July 1, 2012
Much Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Exceptionally hot temperatures and dry conditions dominated the
Bluegrass state last week as drought conditions continued to deepen
and expand. Record and near record temperatures occurred during the
middle of the workweek and on the weekend, especially across west and
central sections. Locations in the west had 4 to 5 days with
temperatures of 100 degrees or greater and livestock heat stress in
the emergency category.
Temperatures for the period averaged 80 degrees across the state which
was 5 degrees warmer than normal and 2 degrees warmer than the
previous period. High temperatures averaged from 99 in the West to 94
in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11
degrees warmer than normal in the West to 9 degrees warmer than normal
in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to
62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from near normal in the West to 1 degree warmer than normal in the
East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 110 degrees at
BOWLING GREEN APT and the extreme low was 44 degrees at
VANCEBURG 6W.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.04 inches statewide which was 0.94
inches below normal and 4% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.08 inches
and East 0.08 inches, which was 0.98, 0.97, 0.89 and 0.94 inches below
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00
inches at ALBANY 1N to a high of 0.50 inches at JACKSON 3SE.
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WEST(CD1) 99 11 66 0 83 6 0.00 -0.98 0 108 48
CENTRAL(CD2) 96 10 64 0 81 6 0.00 -0.97 0 110 48
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 94 9 63 0 79 5 0.08 -0.89 8 104 47
EAST(CD4) 94 9 62 1 78 5 0.08 -0.94 8 106 44
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STATE 96 10 64 0 80 5 0.04 -0.94 4 110 44
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 18 to 24, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Another hot, dry week for Kentucky. Drought conditions continued to
deepen and expand eastward across the Bluegrass state last week.
Western sections continued in extreme hydrologic drought and the
moderate drought category had developed in eastern sections of the
state. Temperatures were in the 90s most of the week, especially west
where upper 90s occurred on Sunday.
Temperatures for the period averaged 78 degrees across the state which
was 4 degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the
previous period. High temperatures averaged from 92 in the West to 90
in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5
degrees warmer than normal in the West to 6 degrees warmer than normal
in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to
65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from near normal in the West to 5 degrees warmer than normal in the
East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 99 degrees at
PADUCAH ASOS and the extreme low was 55 degrees at BURKESVILLE 3W.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.04 inches statewide which was 0.98
inches below normal and 4% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.01 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.02 inches
and East 0.13 inches, which was 1, 1.01, 0.99 and 0.9 inches below
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00
inches at ALBANY 1N to a high of 0.81 inches at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120618 to 20120624(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 92 5 65 0 79 3 0.01 -1.00 1 99 55
CENTRAL(CD2) 90 5 65 2 77 3 0.00 -1.01 0 98 55
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 89 5 66 4 77 4 0.02 -0.99 2 94 55
EAST(CD4) 90 6 65 5 77 5 0.13 -0.90 13 95 55
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STATE 90 5 65 2 78 4 0.04 -0.98 4 99 55
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 11 to 17, 2012
Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Both the start of the workweek and the weekend were wet and seasonably
warm. West and Bluegrass areas received beneficial rainfall last week
as seasonably warm temperatures peaked at week's end into the upper
80s and low 90s. The weekend was mostly cloudy and wet with scattered
showers and thunderstorms. In the past 30 days, the state has received
less than half of normal rainfall.
Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the state which
was near normal and 6 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure
from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees warmer than normal
in the West to near normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
63 degrees in the West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from near normal in the West to 2
degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature
for the period was 94 degrees at CARBONDALE ASOS and the extreme low
was 45 degrees at VANCEBURG 6W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.58 inches statewide
which was 0.43 inches below normal and 58% of normal. Precipitation
totals by climate division, West 0.54 inches, Central 0.41 inches,
Bluegrass 0.93 inches and East 0.45 inches, which was 0.43, 0.6, 0.09
and 0.58 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged
from a low of 0.04 inches at MUNFORDVILLE 6E to a high of 4.09 inches
at SHELBYVILLE 10W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120611 to 20120617(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 88 2 63 0 75 1 0.54 -0.43 56 94 50
CENTRAL(CD2) 84 0 63 1 73 0 0.41 -0.60 41 93 52
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 83 0 62 1 72 0 0.93 -0.09 91 90 47
EAST(CD4) 83 0 61 2 72 1 0.45 -0.58 44 90 45
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STATE 84 0 62 1 73 0 0.58 -0.43 58 94 45
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 4 to 10, 2012
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
The week started off with scattered showers and cooler temperatures.
Dry weather returned for the remainder of the workweek and into the
weekend as cooler temperatures warmed slightly to more seasonal, muggy
levels by the weekend. This was the 2nd straight week with near or
below normal temperatures and the 4th week straight with near or below
nroaml rainfall. The far western sections of the state recieved about
35 percent of normal rainfall which was the most received for the week
across the state and the most received by that area in weeks.
Temperatures for the period averaged 68 degrees across the state which
was 4 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the
West to 79 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 57 degrees in the West to 54
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from
5 degrees below normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the
East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.19 inches statewide
which was 0.70 inches below normal, or about 21 percent of normal.
Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.47 inches, Central
0.21 inches, Bluegrass 0.03 inches and East 0.06 inches, which was
0.39, 0.71, 0.84 and 0.86 inches respectively below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at
Covington to a high of 0.93 inches at Cape Girardeau.
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period May 28 to June 3, 2012
Near Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Rainfall:
The week started off hot and dry with temperatures in the 90s. By mid-
week temperatures had started to cool and widespread rainfall
occurred. Central and Bluegrass sections of the state benefitted by
receiving 1 to 2 inches of rain. Even southeastern sections received a
good soaking. Yet to benefit completely was western Kentucky where
isolated to scattered rainfall occurred but not everywhere. For
example, Mayfield received 1.26 inches but Paducah only received 0.07
inches of rain for the 7 day period. The weekend was very cool with
isolated showers.
Temperatures for the period averaged 69 degrees across the state which
was near normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 79 in the East. Departure
from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degrees warmer than normal
in the West to 1 degree cooler than normal in the East. Low
temperatures averaged from 59 degrees in the West to 58 degrees in the
East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degrees
cooler than normal in the West to 3 degrees warmer than normal in the
East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 96 degrees at
CADIZ 4SW and the extreme low was 43 degrees at MONTICELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.07 inches statewide
which was 0.03 inches below normal and 97% of normal. Precipitation
totals by climate division, West 0.73 inches, Central 1.59 inches,
Bluegrass 1.27 inches and East 0.70 inches, which was -0.35, 0.45,
0.19 and -0.41 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at OWENSBORO
AWSS to a high of 4.49 inches at LOUISVILLE APT.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120528 to 20120603(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 83 1 59 -1 71 0 0.73 -0.35 68 96 44
CENTRAL(CD2) 80 -1 58 0 69 0 1.59 0.45 139 93 44
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 78 -1 58 1 68 0 1.27 0.19 118 91 45
EAST(CD4) 79 -1 58 3 69 1 0.70 -0.41 63 92 43
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STATE 80 -0 58 0 69 0 1.07 -0.03 97 96 43
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period May 21 to May 27, 2012
Above Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall:
Very limited rainfall from isolated showers and thunderstorms again this week. A
warming trend soared to record and near-record temperatures by the end of the
workweek and extended thru the entire Memorial Day weekend.
Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 5
degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
3 degrees warmer than 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 2 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 7 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
96 degrees at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS and the extreme low was 45 degrees at MAYFIELD
6SW.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.23 inches statewide which was
0.88 inches below normal and 21% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.34 inches, Central 0.07 inches, Bluegrass 0.21 inches and East
0.30 inches, which was 0.76, 1.09, 0.86 and 0.82 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at BURLINGTON 4S
to a high of 2.85 inches at FORT CAMPBELL.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120521 to 20120527(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 86 6 60 2 73 4 0.34 -0.76 31 96 45
CENTRAL(CD2) 84 5 61 5 73 5 0.07 -1.09 6 95 54
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 83 6 61 6 72 6 0.21 -0.86 20 92 53
EAST(CD4) 82 3 60 7 71 5 0.30 -0.82 27 93 51
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STATE 84 5 60 4 72 5 0.23 -0.88 21 96 45
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period May 14 to 20, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
After a couple weeks with above normal rainfall, last week was very dry.
Temperatures averaged above normal for the week but they started out the
workweek on the cool side. By the weekend, temperatures had warmed to the mid to
upper 80s and dewpoint temperatures in the mid 60s provided muggy conditions.
This was the fourth straight week with above normal temperatures. Much of the
far western section of the state had moved into severe drought.
Temperatures for the period averaged 68 degrees across the state which was 3
degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
1 degree warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 58
degrees in the West to 55 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 2 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 5 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period
was 93 degrees at PADUCAH ASOS and the extreme low was 41 degrees at VANCEBURG 6W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.22 inches statewide which was
0.92 inches below normal and 19% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.11 inches, Central 0.21 inches, Bluegrass 0.17 inches and East
0.39 inches, which was 1.04, 0.98, 0.91 and 0.73 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at BENTON 4N to a
high of 1.14 inches at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120514 to 20120520(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 84 6 58 2 71 4 0.11 -1.04 10 93 45
CENTRAL(CD2) 80 3 57 3 69 4 0.21 -0.98 18 90 49
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 78 2 54 1 66 2 0.17 -0.91 16 87 44
EAST(CD4) 78 1 55 5 66 2 0.39 -0.73 35 87 41
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STATE 80 3 56 3 68 3 0.22 -0.92 19 93 41
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period May 7 to 13, 2012
Above Normal Temperature and Above Normal Rainfall:
The week started warm with scattered showers, then turned slightly cooler and
drier thru Friday. Beneficial rainfall returned to most of the state during the
weekend with rainfall totals of one-half to 2 inches common for central and
Bluegrass regions. Rainfall was very limited for west and southeast. Last week
was the second week straight with above normal temperatures and rainfall.
Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 1
degree warmer than normal and 8 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 75 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degrees cooler than normal in the West to
3 degrees cooler than 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 3 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 6 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
86 degrees at OWENSBORO AWSS and the extreme low was 39 degrees at BURKESVILLE
3W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.78 inches statewide which was
0.68 inches above normal and 161% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.74 inches, Central 2.15 inches, Bluegrass 2.42 inches and East
1.82 inches, which was -0.42, 0.99, 1.39 and 0.76 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.04 inches at
CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS to a high of 4.26 inches at OWENTON 5E.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120507 to 20120513(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 75 -1 56 3 65 0 0.74 -0.42 64 86 41
CENTRAL(CD2) 73 -2 55 3 64 1 2.15 0.99 185 85 39
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 71 -3 54 4 63 1 2.42 1.39 235 84 39
EAST(CD4) 72 -3 54 6 63 2 1.82 0.76 172 85 39
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STATE 73 -2 55 4 64 1 1.78 0.68 161 86 39
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period April 30 to May 06, 2012
Much Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
It was a muggy, very warm and mostly dry workweek. Scattered storms threatened
on Monday for southern locations. Beneficial rains of 1 to 2 inches returned on
Friday to much of the Central, Bluegrass and eastern sections of the state after
six weeks of below normal rainfall. The western counties that needed rainfall
the most received the least last week and abnormally dry to moderate drought
conditions, especially west, continued to threatened crops.
Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 12
degrees warmer than normal and 14 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 12 degrees warmer than normal in the West
to 9 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65
degrees in the West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 14 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 16 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
94 degrees at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS and the extreme low was 49 degrees at
VANCEBURG 6W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.47 inches statewide which was
0.38 inches above normal and 135% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.81 inches, Central 1.97 inches, Bluegrass 1.40 inches and East
1.69 inches, which was -0.39, 0.84, 0.39 and 0.67 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at
POPLAR BLUFF ASOS to a high of 3.24 inches at COLUMBIA 3N.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120430 to 20120506(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 86 12 65 14 76 13 0.81 -0.39 68 94 58
CENTRAL(CD2) 83 10 63 14 73 12 1.97 0.84 174 90 55
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 82 10 61 13 72 12 1.40 0.39 139 87 51
EAST(CD4) 82 9 61 16 72 13 1.69 0.67 166 89 49
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STATE 83 10 62 14 73 12 1.47 0.38 135 94 49
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period April 23 to April 29, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Patchy frost threatened again last week but mostly central and east. And, while
it started off cool, by mid-week many locations experienced near to low 80s.
Rainfall continued to be scarce in the west and parts of central Kentucky last
week. The west only received 12 percent of normal rainfall last week and
continued to dry-out, and received less than 25 percent for the past 30 days.
Eastern sections received 120 percent of normal rainfall last week. Last week
was also the 6th week straight with below normal rainfall in Kentucky.
Temperatures for the period averaged 60 degrees across the state which was 1
degree warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 75 in the West to 70 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees warmer than normal in the West
to 2 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 52
degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
termal in the West to 3 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period
was 90 degrees at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS and the extreme low was 28 degrees at
BOONEVILLE 2S.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.64 inches statewide which was
0.42 inches below normal and 61% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.14 inches, Central 0.57 inches, Bluegrass 0.67 inches and East
1.18 inches, which was -1.06, -0.51, -0.30 and 0.20 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at
HICKMAN 2E to a high of 2.45 inches at MOREHEAD 4NE.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120423 to 20120429(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 75 2 52 3 64 3 0.14 -1.06 12 90 36
CENTRAL(CD2) 73 2 48 1 60 1 0.57 -0.51 53 86 35
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 68 -2 45 -1 56 -2 0.67 -0.30 69 82 29
EAST(CD4) 70 -2 46 3 58 0 1.18 0.20 120 85 28
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STATE 72 0 48 2 60 1 0.64 -0.42 61 90 28
Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period April 16 to April 22, 2012
Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Temperatures averaged near normal last week but only by a little. Several cooler
than normal days offset the warmer days in the 60s and 70s. Cooler temperatures
occurred at mid-week and on the weekend. Beneficial rainfall occurred at the
beginning and toward the end of the workweek with central receiving the greater
amounts. Sections of west-central Kentucky, along the Ohio River, (ie. Union,
Crittenden, Caldwell, Hopkins, Lyon, Mclean and Webster county) moved into
Moderate drought. Much of west, central and parts of the Bluegrass area are
abnormaly dry, according to the US Drought Monitor.
Temperatures for the period averaged 57 degrees across the state which was near
normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 68 in the West to 65 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 3 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 5 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 46 degrees in
the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature
ranged from 1 degree cooler than normal in the West to 8 degrees warmer than
normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 83 degrees
at OWENSBORO AWSS and the extreme low was 33 degrees at CADIZ 4SW.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.61 inches statewide which was
0.38 inches below normal and 61% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.56 inches, Central 0.87 inches, Bluegrass 0.62 inches and East
0.37 inches, which was 0.59, 0.12, 0.29 and 0.55 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.18 inches at LONDON to a
high of 1.52 inches at RUSSELLVILLE 2W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120416 to 20120422(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 68 -3 46 -1 57 -2 0.56 -0.59 49 83 33
CENTRAL(CD2) 67 -2 48 3 58 1 0.87 -0.12 88 80 35
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 64 -3 48 4 56 0 0.62 -0.29 68 78 37
EAST(CD4) 65 -5 49 8 57 2 0.37 -0.55 40 81 34
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STATE 66 -3 48 4 57 0 0.61 -0.38 61 83 33
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period April 09 to April 15, 2012
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
In only the second week so far this entire year, the Bluegrass state received
below normal weekly temperatures, due mainly from several mornings when frost
and freeze occurred. The coolest day of the week was Wednesday when high
temperatures only reached the low 50s. Temperatures on the weekend surged into
the low 80s to offset the cooler weather. Most locations reported no rainfall
last week. Only the far northern counties reported significant rainfall. This
was the fourth straight week with below normal rainfall. Since the middle of
March, the state has only received 42 percent of normal rainfall.
Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 1
degree cooler than normal and 6 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 69 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 1 degree cooler
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 44 degrees in the West
to 39 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1
degree cooler than normal in the West to 1 degree cooler than normal in the
East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 85 degrees at LOUISA 1S
and the extreme low was 24 degrees at MONTICELLO
AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.10 inches statewide which was
0.91 inches below normal and 10% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.09 inches, Central 0.02 inches, Bluegrass 0.28 inches and East
0.01 inches, which was 1.06, 1.02, 0.64 and 0.94 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at ALBANY 1N to a
high of 1.25 inches at CINCINNATI.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120409 to 20120415(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 69 0 44 -1 56 -1 0.09 -1.06 8 85 29
CENTRAL(CD2) 67 0 41 -3 54 -1 0.02 -1.02 2 82 26
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 64 -1 40 -2 52 -2 0.28 -0.64 30 83 25
EAST(CD4) 67 -1 39 -1 53 -1 0.01 -0.94 1 85 24
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STATE 67 -0 41 -2 54 -1 0.10 -0.91 10 85 24
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period April 02 to April 08, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
With the third straight week receiving below normal rainfall, over 30 percent of
the Bluegrass state had started to show "abnormally dry" on the U.S. Drought
Monitor. The rainfall that did occur last week was at mid-week and only for the
Bluegrass area and eastern locations. Several locations in the west reported
less than one tenth of an inch of rainfall for the week. Patchy frost threatened
again toward the end of the workweek.
Temperatures for the period averaged 60 degrees across the state which was 7
degrees warmer than normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 74 in the West to 70 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
5 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 52
degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 9 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 8 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
89 degrees at OWENSBORO AWSS and the extreme low was 25 degrees at VANCEBURG
6W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.49 inches statewide which was
0.5 inches below normal and 50% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.21 inches, Central 0.39 inches, Bluegrass 0.53 inches and East
0.84 inches, which was 0.89, 0.63, 0.37 and 0.09 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU
ASOS to a high of 2.10 inches at PAINTSVILLE 4W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120402 to 20120408(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 74 8 52 9 63 8 0.21 -0.89 19 89 33
CENTRAL(CD2) 72 7 50 9 61 8 0.39 -0.63 38 85 30
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 68 5 46 6 57 6 0.53 -0.37 59 84 29
EAST(CD4) 70 5 46 8 58 6 0.84 -0.09 90 87 25
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STATE 71 6 48 8 60 7 0.49 -0.50 50 89 25
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period March 26 to April 01, 2012
Well Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
A frontal boundry stalled out west to east across Kentucky at mid-week finally
providing the Bluegrass state with rainfall last week. It was another very mild
and mostly dry week for most locations with south and west experiencing 70s and
80s while most eastern locations had a couple of days in the upper 60's. Patchy
frost threatened on Tuesday morning in the eastern half of the state with low to
mid 30s. According to Kentucky Mesonet stations, drier than normal conditions
had started to show up in west and central sections.
Temperatures for the period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 12
degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 73 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 15 degrees warmer than normal in the West
to 10 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
54 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 13 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 11 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period
was 88 degrees at OWENSBORO AWSS and the extreme low was 28 degrees at PIKEVILLE
AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.29 inches statewide which was
0.73 inches below normal and 29% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.13 inches, Central 0.24 inches, Bluegrass 0.50 inches and East
0.27 inches, which was 0.97, 0.83, 0.42 and 0.71 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at BENTON 4N to a
high of 1.67 inches at Bardstown.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120326 to 20120401(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 79 15 54 13 67 15 0.13 -0.97 12 88 43
CENTRAL(CD2) 76 14 51 12 63 12 0.24 -0.83 22 85 37
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 69 9 47 10 58 9 0.50 -0.42 54 81 33
EAST(CD4) 73 10 47 11 60 11 0.27 -0.71 28 83 28
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STATE 74 12 50 12 62 12 0.29 -0.73 29 88 28
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period March 19 to 25, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
A cut off low pressure system set up camp over the nation's midsection and
dumped considerable rainfall. But not in Kentucky! By Saturday, the low and
associated frontal system passed thru the Bluegrass state. The first half of the
workweek was very mild and the last couple of days and the weekend experienced
seasonal temperatures. The western section of the state received the greater
rainfall but still below normal across the state. Most locations received 3 to 5
days with temperatures in the low 80s. This was the first week with below
normal rainfall in the past 4 weeks.
Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 18
degrees warmer than normal and no change to the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 75 in the West to 77 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 13 degrees warmer than normal in the West
to 16 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 58
degrees in the West to 55 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 19 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 21 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
88 degrees at LOUISA 1S and the extreme low was 38 degrees at MONTICELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.60 inches statewide which was
0.44 inches below normal and 58% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.88 inches, Central 0.54 inches, Bluegrass 0.43 inches and East
0.57 inches, which was 0.23, 0.56, 0.51 and 0.44 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at OWENSBORO AWSS
to a high of 2.00 inches at PADUCAH ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120319 to 20120325(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 75 13 58 19 66 16 0.88 -0.23 79 86 44
CENTRAL(CD2) 76 16 56 18 66 17 0.54 -0.56 49 86 39
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 75 17 56 20 66 19 0.43 -0.51 46 84 42
EAST(CD4) 77 16 55 21 66 18 0.57 -0.44 56 88 38
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STATE 76 16 56 19 66 18 0.60 -0.44 58 88 38
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period March 12 to 18, 2012
Much Above Normal Temperature and Above Normal Rainfall:
The Bluegrass State is GREEN!
Temperatures soared last week across the Bluegrass state as highs were mostly
well into the 70s and locations west and south exceeded 80 degrees. Rainfall
was frequent but the west received slightly below normal rainfall for the week.
Everything is green in the state. Plants and fruit trees have advanced and are
much further along than usual. According to UK Extension specialists, wheat in
the west and central sections have developed to the point where frost/freeze
could cause damage. This was the third week in a row with above normal rainfall
and the fifth week straight with above normal temperatures.
Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 20
degrees warmer than normal and 18 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 78 in the West to 75 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 19 degrees warmer than normal in the West
to 16 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
58 degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 21 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 21 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period
was 84 degrees at FORT CAMPBELL and the extreme low was 40 degrees at
PAINTSVILLE 4W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.20 inches statewide which was
0.19 inches above normal and 119% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.97 inches, Central 1.72 inches, Bluegrass 1.02 inches and East
1.09 inches, which was -0.09, 0.66, 0.10 and 0.10 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at
HENDERSON 5E to a high of 3.98 inches at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120312 to 20120318(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 78 19 58 21 68 20 0.97 -0.09 92 84 48
CENTRAL(CD2) 76 18 56 20 66 19 1.72 0.66 162 83 44
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 73 17 56 22 64 19 1.02 0.10 111 81 43
EAST(CD4) 75 16 54 21 64 18 1.09 0.10 110 82 40
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STATE 76 18 56 21 66 20 1.20 0.19 119 84 40
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period March 5 to 11, 2012
Above Normal Temperature and Above Normal Rainfall:
A less active week after an extremely severe weather period the previous week.
The week started very cold and snowy. But quickly transitioned to very mild
temperatures, mostly in the 60s and some 70s. Wet and mild conditions returned
for Thursday and ending Friday, with a dry weekend. The western climate zone
continued to be the drier location of the station with central, Bluegrass and
east significantly wetter. This was the fourth week straight with above normal
temperatures and the second week in a row with above normal rainfall.
Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 3
degrees warmer than normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 62 in the West to 59 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West
to 2 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 37
degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 2 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 4 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period
was 73 degrees at JACKSON 3SE and the extreme low was 20 degrees at CARLISLE
5SW.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.48 inches statewide which was
0.50 inches above normal and 151% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.88 inches, Central 1.64 inches, Bluegrass 1.00 inches and East
1.41 inches, which was 0.85, 0.61, 0.1 and 0.44 inches above normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.34 inches at OWENSBORO AWSS to a
high of 3.75 inches at CADIZ 4SW.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120305 to 20120311(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 62 4 37 2 50 3 1.88 0.85 183 72 27
CENTRAL(CD2) 61 5 36 2 48 3 1.64 0.61 159 72 22
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 57 3 34 2 45 2 1.00 0.10 111 70 20
EAST(CD4) 59 2 35 4 47 3 1.41 0.44 145 73 20
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STATE 60 4 36 3 48 3 1.48 0.50 151 73 20
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period February 27 to March 4, 2012
Two Major Severe Weather Outbreaks Last Week:
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
Kentucky experienced two major severe storms and tornado outbreaks last week
that set a record for the number of tornadoes for the day and time of year. The
first occurred on Wednesday, February 29th, "Leap Day." Tornadoes and severe
thunderstorms cause death and destruction in 5 states. In Kentucky, damage
occurred with storms Wednesday in Grayson County, Hardin County, LaRue County,
Metcalfe County, Russell County, and Casey County. Then on Friday March 2, a
stronger more powerful storm system followed a very similar path to the earlier
storms on Wednesday. At least 21 deaths were reported around the state as of
Saturday evening and 39 deaths were reported nationwide after Friday's storms. 97
tornadoes were reported during the storms. This past week ended with a winter
storm on Sunday with several inches of snow across central and eastern Kentucky
(after midnight).
Temperatures for the period averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 7
degrees warmer than normal and 6 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 64 in the West to 61 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees warmer than normal in the West
to 6 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40
degrees in the West to 38 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 6 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 8 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period
was 80 degrees at PADUCAH ASOS and the extreme low was 22 degrees at MONTICELLO
AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.36 inches statewide which was
0.39 inches above normal and 140% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.00 inches, Central 1.47 inches, Bluegrass 1.24 inches and East
1.75 inches, which was -0.07, 0.45, 0.38 and 0.81 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.36 inches at
OWENSBORO AWSS to a high of 4.32 inches at PAINTSVILLE 4W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120227 to 20120304(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 64 8 40 6 52 7 1.00 -0.07 93 80 24
CENTRAL(CD2) 63 9 40 7 52 9 1.47 0.45 144 76 24
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 58 6 38 7 48 7 1.24 0.38 144 74 23
EAST(CD4) 61 6 38 8 49 6 1.75 0.81 186 77 22
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STATE 62 8 39 7 50 7 1.36 0.39 140 80 22
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period February 20 to 26, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Mostly a dry and unseasonably mild week for the Bluegrass State. Temperatures
approached 70 degrees and some southern locations approached 80 degrees by
Thursday. It was the 4th week straight with below normal rainfall. Limited
rainfall was confined to the central and eastern sections of the state.
Temperatures for the period averaged 44 degrees across the state which was 4
degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 58 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
3 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35
degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 3 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
78 degrees at BOWLING GREEN APT and the extreme low was 10 degrees at MONTICELLO
AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.23 inches statewide which was
0.74 inches below normal and 24% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.10 inches, Central 0.16 inches, Bluegrass 0.35 inches and East
0.33 inches, which was 0.99, 0.88, 0.49 and 0.57 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at BURKESVILLE 3W
to a high of 0.90 inches at LOUISA 1S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120220 to 20120226(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
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WEST(CD1) 58 5 35 4 46 4 0.10 -0.99 9 77 20
CENTRAL(CD2) 58 6 32 2 45 4 0.16 -0.88 15 78 19
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 53 4 30 1 42 3 0.35 -0.49 42 72 17
EAST(CD4) 55 3 31 3 43 3 0.33 -0.57 37 76 10
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STATE 56 4 32 2 44 4 0.23 -0.74 24 78 10
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period February 13 to 19, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Limited precipitation during the workweek allowed some drying around the
farmstead for much of the state. On the weekend, a low pressure system moved
across the southeast U.S. and into the Atlantic on Sunday. This system sent a
swath of moisture across the Tennessee Valley and into the Appalachians,
producing no snow across the Bluegrass region to a bit of snow across southeast
Kentucky with depths of 2 to 5 inches, to as much as 10 inches at the Kingdom
Come State Park. This was the 3rd week straight with below normal (liquid equ.)
precipitation.
Temperatures for the period averaged 40 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees warmer than normal and 8 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 47 in the West to 50 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees cooler than normal in the West to
1 degrees warmer than 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 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 8 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
85 degrees at PEABODY and the extreme low was 13 degrees at MONTICELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.60 inches statewide which was
0.3 inches below normal and 67% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.51 inches, Central 0.53 inches, Bluegrass 0.49 inches and East
0.87 inches, which was -0.50, -0.45, -0.28 and 0.03 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.05 inches at
OWENSBORO AWSS to a high of 1.38 inches at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120213 to 20120219(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 47 -3 33 4 40 1 0.51 -0.50 50 59 15
CENTRAL(CD2) 48 -1 32 4 40 2 0.53 -0.45 54 58 15
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 45 -1 31 5 38 2 0.49 -0.28 64 57 14
EAST(CD4) 50 1 33 8 42 5 0.87 0.03 104 85 13
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STATE 48 -0 32 5 40 2 0.60 -0.30 67 85 13
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period February 6 to February 12, 2012
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
For the first time this year, in fact since the first week of December 2011,
Kentucky experienced nearly a full week of below normal temperatures. And last
week was only the third time this year with below normal rainfall. The workweek
started in the 40's but after a cold frontal passage with Arctic air behind it
on Tuesday, the temperature plunged for the remainder of the week and through
the weekend.
Temperatures for the period averaged 33 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees cooler than normal and 16 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 41 in the West to 38 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees cooler than normal in the West to
9 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27
degrees in the West to 26 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 2 degrees warmer
than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 56
degrees at PEABODY and the extreme low was 7 degrees at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.10 inches statewide which was
0.79 inches below normal and 11% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.07 inches, Central 0.07 inches, Bluegrass 0.12 inches and East
0.15 inches, which was 0.91, 0.90, 0.65 and 0.68 inches below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at OWENSBORO AWSS to a
high of 0.34 inches at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120206 to 20120212(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 41 -6 27 0 34 -3 0.07 -0.91 7 55 14
CENTRAL(CD2) 41 -5 27 1 34 -2 0.07 -0.90 7 55 12
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 38 -6 25 0 31 -3 0.12 -0.65 16 51 11
EAST(CD4) 38 -9 26 2 32 -3 0.15 -0.68 18 56 7
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STATE 40 -6 26 0 33 -2 0.10 -0.79 11 56 7
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period January 30 to February 5, 2012
Much Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Kentucky experienced unseasonably mild temperatures last week which had
continued since the beginning of the year. No significant snowfall occurred this
past week but measureable rainfall occurred 3 to 4 days. Temperatures during the
workweek were mainly in the 60s but cooled to the upper 40s on the weekend. The
entire weekend was mostly cloudy, wet and cool.
Temperatures for the period averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 15
degrees warmer than normal and 6 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 59 in the West to 56 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 14 degrees warmer than normal in the West
to 11 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
42 degrees in the West to 39 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 16 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 16 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period
was 69 degrees at FORT CAMPBELL and the extreme low was 20 degrees at
CINCINNATI.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.70 inches statewide which was
0.16 inches below normal and 81% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.59 inches, Central 0.69 inches, Bluegrass 0.61 inches and East
0.91 inches, which was -0.35, -0.25, -0.13 and 0.09 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.19 inches at
MORGANFIELD 4E to a high of 1.72 inches at BARBOURVILLE 3E.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120130 to 20120205(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 59 14 42 16 51 16 0.59 -0.35 63 69 27
CENTRAL(CD2) 59 15 41 16 50 16 0.69 -0.25 73 67 22
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 55 13 38 15 46 13 0.61 -0.13 82 64 20
EAST(CD4) 56 11 39 16 48 14 0.91 0.09 111 69 20
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STATE 57 13 40 16 49 15 0.70 -0.16 81 69 20
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For January 23 to 29, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
Weather conditions so far for January 2012 continued to be mild and wet. The
first half of the workweek was very mild with cooler temperatures toward the
weekend. Measureable rainfall occurred 5 out of 7 days last week with the
greatest rainfall on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The mild conditions
continued from the previous week with temperatures into or near the 60s at least
twice during the week. So far, this January has been the 12th mildest January
on record, with 1950 the warmest at 44.8 degrees compared to this January at
40 degrees.
Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 9
degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 48 in the West to 54 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
10 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35
degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 10 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 13 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
68 degrees at LOUISA 1S and the extreme low was 16 degrees at MONTICELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.69 inches statewide which was
0.91 inches above normal and 217% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.73 inches, Central 1.91 inches, Bluegrass 1.86 inches and East
1.27 inches, which was 0.9, 1.08, 1.18 and 0.49 inches above normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.73 inches at PIKEVILLE 13S to a high
of 2.90 inches at BENTON 4N.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120123 to 20120129(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 48 4 35 10 41 7 1.73 0.90 208 62 23
CENTRAL(CD2) 50 7 35 11 43 10 1.91 1.08 230 64 19
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 48 7 34 12 41 9 1.86 1.18 274 63 20
EAST(CD4) 54 10 35 13 45 12 1.27 0.49 163 68 16
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STATE 50 7 35 12 42 9 1.69 0.91 217 68 16
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period January 16 to 22, 2012
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
La Nina rollercoaster of Bluegrass weather continued. Temperatures went up and
down several times last week. The workweek started off mild and wet,
transitioned to cold and dry then finished the weekend mild. Eastern and east-
central sections received most of the rainfall last week.
Temperatures for the period averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 6
degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 49 in the West to 48 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
5 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 31
degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 6 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 8 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
69 degrees at FORT CAMPBELL and the extreme low was 15 degrees at ALEXANDRIA
5NW.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.93 inches statewide which was
0.1 inches above normal and 112% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.47 inches, Central 0.95 inches, Bluegrass 1.01 inches and East
1.29 inches, which was -0.41, 0.07, 0.29 and 0.44 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.15 inches at
PRINCETON 2SE to a high of 2.01 inches at JACKSON.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120116 to 20120122(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 49 6 31 6 40 6 0.47 -0.41 53 69 19
CENTRAL(CD2) 49 7 31 7 40 7 0.95 0.07 108 67 18
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 44 3 27 4 36 4 1.01 0.29 140 62 15
EAST(CD4) 48 5 31 8 40 7 1.29 0.44 152 63 15
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STATE 48 6 30 6 39 6 0.93 0.10 112 69 15
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period January 9 to 15, 2012
Above Normal Temperature and Above Normal Rainfall:
Temperatures were above normal for the period, yet Kentucky experienced some of
the coldest temperatures so far this year. Also, a couple of snow events
occurred. The most significant was an Alberta Clipper that moved through the
Tennessee Valley on Saturday, January 14, and brought a swath of snow to central
and eastern Kentucky. Most of the snowfall occurred in about a 5 hour window and
1 to 3 inches was typical with localized amounts of 2 to 4 inches in southcentral
and eastern Kentucky.
Temperatures for the period averaged 35 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees warmer than normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 45 in the West to 42 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
2 degrees cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27
degrees in the West to 28 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 1 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 5 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
62 degrees at BOONEVILLE 2S and the extreme low was 10 degrees at HARTFORD 3E.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.09 inches statewide which was
0.22 inches above normal and 125% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.87 inches, Central 1.24 inches, Bluegrass 1.01 inches and East
1.24 inches, which was -0.04, 0.31, 0.26 and 0.34 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.38 inches at
OWENSBORO AWSS to a high of 1.93 inches at EDMONTON 5W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120109 to 20120115(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
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WEST(CD1) 45 2 27 1 36 2 0.87 -0.04 96 57 10
CENTRAL(CD2) 44 2 27 2 36 2 1.24 0.31 133 62 11
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 41 0 24 1 33 1 1.01 0.26 135 61 11
EAST(CD4) 42 -2 28 5 35 1 1.24 0.34 138 62 11
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STATE 43 0 26 2 35 2 1.09 0.22 125 62 10
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period December 2 to 8, 2012
Above Normal temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
The mostly mild weather continued from the previous 3 weeks of very mild winter
conditions. But unlike previous weeks, this past week held very little rainfall
for the Bluegrass state. The week started off seasonably cold with some of the
coldest temperatures this year in the low teens and snowfall across the state.
By mid-week temperatures had bounced back into the upper 50s and some mid 60s
and a spell of sunny, dry days thru the weekend.
Temperatures for the period averaged 38 degrees across the state which was 4
degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 46 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
2 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 30
degrees in the West to 27 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 3 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
66 degrees at BOWLING GREEN APT and the extreme low was 11 degrees at PIKEVILLE
13S.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.01 inches statewide which was
0.88 inches below normal and 1% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.01 inches and East
0.03 inches, which was 0.93, 0.95, 0.75 and 0.88 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at BENTON 4N to a
high of 0.23 inches at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20120102 to 20120108(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 50 7 30 4 40 6 0.00 -0.93 0 66 15
CENTRAL(CD2) 49 7 28 3 38 4 0.01 -0.95 1 66 13
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 45 4 27 3 36 4 0.01 -0.75 1 62 14
EAST(CD4) 46 2 27 3 37 3 0.03 -0.88 3 66 11
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STATE 48 6 28 3 38 4 0.01 -0.88 1 66 11
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period December 26 to January 1, 2012
Above Normal Temperature and Near Normal Rainfall:
December 2011 was a mild month but the story was the above normal rainfall which
placed the entire state as the wettest year on record for over the past 100
years. Listed below are the top 5 years record rainfall for the state as a
whole. Several weather stations in southeast Kentucky recieved over 15 inches
for the month. The total for 2011 is preliminary through Dec. 31st.
Temperatures for the period averaged 43 degrees across the state which was 8
degrees warmer than normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 51 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees warmer than normal in the West to
6 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35
degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 8 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 10 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
64 degrees at LOUISA 1S and the extreme low was 19 degrees at MONTICELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.93 inches statewide which was
0.01 inches above normal and 101% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.73 inches, Central 0.95 inches, Bluegrass 0.93 inches and East
1.10 inches, which was -0.24, -0.05, 0.11 and 0.19 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.51 inches at
OWENSBORO AWSS to a high of 1.69 inches at WHITLEY CITY 3N.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20111226 to 20120101(Last 7 Days)
(Not for Legal purposes. Departure from Norms based on climate divisional Averages)
AIR TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION ExtremeTemp
STATION MAX DEV MIN DEV AVR DEV TOTAL DEV %NORM HI LO
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WEST(CD1) 52 8 35 8 43 8 0.73 -0.24 75 62 23
CENTRAL(CD2) 51 7 35 9 43 8 0.95 -0.05 95 61 22
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 49 7 35 10 42 9 0.93 0.11 113 60 20
EAST(CD4) 51 6 35 10 43 8 1.10 0.19 121 64 19
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STATE 51 7 35 9 43 8 0.93 0.01 101 64 19
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