Friday, July 11, 2008

June Revisited

Compared to historical averages, June in Hood River was cool, windy, and dry.

The average temperature was 1.3 degrees cooler than long term averages, and 1.8 degrees below more recent averages (2000-2007). Wind speeds were considerably higher than average, with West winds predominating.

There were 2 local weather records set during the month. On June 29, the high of 99 broke the old record of 95 (1942). The next day, June 30, the high of 101 broke the old record of 99 (2003).


High Low Average Historical Average Variance
Temperature (F) 101
40
60.6
61.9
-1.3
Wind (mph) 31

5.2
4.6
0.6
Rainfall (in) 0.15

0.48 (total)
0.80

1 comment:

  1. Hey Larry, why is it so cold? Feels like spring. What's up?

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