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2015 BREAKS SUMMER HEAT RECORD
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Yes, it has been a Record Breaking Summer here in the Portland Metro area. As we fad in to fall, the statistics mount. Average summer temperature, 72.2, 4.8 degrees above average. 29 days over 90 degrees, 17 above average and 5 above the previous record. In addition, we have only received 2.2" of precipitation since May 1st, only 45% of normal. To date, we are 20% above the season ending irrigation need compared to last year and 25% above the 5 year average. Despite the few rains we have received, the forecast is for mostly dry, above average weather the next 2 weeks. It is likely we will end the season at 30% above normal irrigation water use. With that in mind, we have been keeping things on the dry side going into fall. A few dry spots are normally acceptable going into fall as the rains will return soon.
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