Kentucky Weather Summary -- 2013:
By: Tom Priddy
UK Ag. Weather Center
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period December 23 to December 29, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
A very large temperature swing from the previous week's mild conditions
occurred. The first half of the workweek was the coldest with morning
low temperatures in the teens on Tuesday and Wednesday. A warming trend
elevated the temperatures for the end of the workweek and weekend. Rain,
and mix precitition occurred at the beginning and end of the period.
The east received the greater amounts and was near normal for rainfall
and west, central and Bluegrass areas were below normal for precipitation.
Temperatures for the period averaged 34 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees cooler than normal and 14 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 45 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees cooler than normal in the West to
1 degree cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 24
degrees in the West to 26 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 3 degrees cooler than normal in the West to near normal
in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 57 degrees at
JACKSON 3SE and the extreme low was 10 degrees at PAINTSVILLE 4W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.68 inches statewide which was
0.26 inches below normal and 73% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.39 inches, Central 0.69 inches, Bluegrass 0.63 inches and East
0.99 inches, which was -0.60, -0.33, -0.20 and 0.08 inches respectively from
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at
MORGANFIELD 4E to a high of 1.32 inches at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20131223 to 20131229(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) 43 -2 24 -3 34 -2 0.39 -0.60 39 54 11
CENTRAL(CD2) 43 -1 25 -2 34 -2 0.69 -0.33 68 52 14
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 41 -2 26 0 34 0 0.63 -0.20 76 52 12
EAST(CD4) 45 -1 26 0 36 0 0.99 0.08 109 57 10
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STATE 43 -2 25 -2 34 -2 0.68 -0.26 73 57 10
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period December 16 to December 22, 2013
Well Above Normal Temperatures and Precipitation
Warm temperatures made it feel more like fall this past period, but a very active
pattern resulted in an exceptionally wet weekend. After a cool start to the work
week, temperatures increased each day through the first half of the weekend.
Temperatures by Friday and Saturday were well into the 60s with some locations even
hitting 70. Paintsville owned the highest reading at 75 degrees. Much of the work
week consisted of mostly dry conditions until the pattern changed dramatically
Thursday night and heading into the weekend as a cold front stalled just north and
west of the state. Multiple waves of low pressure rode along this boundary and
resulted in an unseasonable, prolonged period of rainfall. Widespread showers
brought extremely high rainfall totals, especially in western portions of the
Commonwealth. Some locations recorded more than 4 inches in a 24 hour period, which
is normally only seen once every 5 years. Overall, the state averaged 1.94 inches
for the weekend, which was over an inch and a half above normal. In addition to the
heavy rainfall, an unstable atmosphere Saturday night produced a line of storms
pushing through the state. Damaging winds were reported across the area with even a
weak, isolated tornado in Taylor County. Some wind gusts were even recorded at
around 70 mph.
Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 11 degrees
warmer than normal and 16 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 56 in the West to 58 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 9 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 10 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 39 degrees in the
West to 40 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 76 degrees at LOUISA 1S and the
extreme low was 17 degrees at MONTICELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.95 inches statewide which was 0.98
inches above normal and 201% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 2.88 inches, Central 1.78 inches, Bluegrass 1.82 inches and East 1.33 inches,
which was 1.81, 0.72, 0.98 and 0.41 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.70 inches at BIG SANDY to a high of 5.45
inches at PADUCAH ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20131216 to 20131222(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) 56 9 39 10 48 10 2.88 1.81 269 72 19
CENTRAL(CD2) 56 10 40 12 48 11 1.78 0.72 168 70 18
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 53 8 39 12 46 10 1.82 0.98 217 71 21
EAST(CD4) 58 10 40 13 49 12 1.33 0.41 145 76 17
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STATE 56 10 40 12 48 11 1.95 0.98 201 76 17
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period December 9 to December 15, 2013
Below normal temperatures and precipitation:
Very cool temperatures and a couple more rounds of wintry weather topped the
headlines this past period. The work week started off with an upper level disturbance
dropping snowfall across the Commonwealth Tuesday. Most areas in eastern portions of
the state had snowfall accumulations ranging from a half to 2 inches. A reinforcing
cold front on Wednesday was then followed by Arctic high pressure pushing into the
region for the second half of the work week. Areas mainly in the northern portions of
the state had more snow-cover and resulted in much cooler temperatures compared to
southern Kentucky. Temperatures Wednesday night dropped into the single digits and
lower teens for much of the state. Henderson even got down to a low of -1 degree.
Wind chill values dropped well into the single digits, approaching 0 at times, which
pushed the livestock cold stress index into the emergency category. The work week
then ended with a low pressure system heading northeastward into the Ohio Valley.
This system ended up producing a wintry mix across the Bluegrass State Friday night
and into Saturday. Much of the eastern half of the state saw at least a quarter inch
of precipitation.
Temperatures for the period averaged 31 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees
cooler than normal and 12 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 37 in the West to 41 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 12 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 8 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 23 degrees in the
West to 26 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7
degrees cooler than normal in the West to 2 degrees cooler than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 53 degrees at BARBOURVILLE 3E and the
extreme low was -1 degree at HENDERSON 5E.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.70 inches statewide which was 0.34
inches below normal and 68% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.75 inches, Central 0.65 inches, Bluegrass 0.63 inches and East 0.79 inches, which
was 0.37, 0.48, 0.28 and 0.19 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.42 inches at FORT CAMPBELL to a high of 1.47 inches at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20131209 to 20131215(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) 37 -12 23 -7 30 -10 0.75 -0.37 67 49 -1
CENTRAL(CD2) 38 -10 24 -6 31 -8 0.65 -0.48 58 51 9
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 36 -11 23 -6 29 -9 0.63 -0.28 69 48 3
EAST(CD4) 41 -8 26 -2 34 -5 0.79 -0.19 81 53 13
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STATE 38 -10 24 -5 31 -8 0.70 -0.34 68 53 -1
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period December 2 to December 8, 2013
Above normal temperatures and above normal rainfall:
Two winter storms controlled Kentucky last week as copious rain, snow
and ice were the rule during the latter half of the workweek. The
first half of the week was mostly dry and very mild with temperatures
in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees on Wednesday. The first storm
crossed the Ohio Valley on Dec. 5-6* with most of the snow in the west
and along the Ohio River and freezing rain and sleet south of that
location and into central Kentucky. And if that was not enough, on Dec
7-8, a second storm from the south provided rain, snow, freezing rain
and sleet to the state.
Temperatures for the period averaged 43 degrees across the state which
was 2 degrees warmer than normal and 10 degrees warmer than the
previous period. High temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 51
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 34 degrees in the West to
39 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 1 degree warmer than normal in the West to 9 degrees warmer than
normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was
75 degrees at FORT CAMPBELL and the extreme low was 8 degrees at
MORGANFIELD 4E.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.53 inches statewide
which was 1.45 inches above normal and 234% of normal. Precipitation
totals by climate division, West 1.73 inches, Central 2.61 inches,
Bluegrass 2.35 inches and East 3.44 inches, which was 0.49, 1.45, 1.43
and 2.43 inches above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged
from a low of 1.02 inches at HENDERSON 5E to a high of 4.20 inches at
WHITLEY CITY 3N.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20131202 to 20131208(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 -1 34 1 42 0 1.73 0.49 140 75 8
CENTRAL(CD2) 51 0 36 4 44 3 2.61 1.45 225 74 19
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 48 -1 34 3 41 1 2.35 1.43 255 69 17
EAST(CD4) 51 -1 39 9 45 4 3.44 2.43 341 75 22
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STATE 50 -1 36 4 43 2 2.53 1.45 234 75 8
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More on the Dec 5-6 storm here. and here
More on the Dec 7-8 storm here.
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period November 25 to December 1, 2013
Well Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation:
The Commonwealth got an early look at winter this past period with very cold
temperatures in place and even some snowfall. The work week started off with
unsettled conditions as low pressure passed southeast of the state. A wintery mix
Monday transitioned to an all-snow event by Tuesday night. Snowfall was mainly
confined to eastern and Bluegrass portions of the state with most getting between 0.5
to 2 inches. High pressure of arctic origin then slid into the Commonwealth
Wednesday. Highs stayed well below normal with temperatures only getting into the
upper 20s to low 30s during the day before plummeting into the teens that night.
Clearing skies then gave way to a very cool Thanksgiving Day with highs only in the
30s. One inch of snow was still on the ground at the National Weather Service in
Jackson and resulted in the greatest snow depth ever recorded for this station on the
holiday. Southerly flow then commenced on Saturday as high pressure shifted east.
This brought a bit of a warming trend, but average temperatures for the week remained
very cool. The state was on average 9 degrees below normal, which made for the 6th
week out of the past 7 that the Commonwealth has seen below normal temperatures.
Temperatures for the period averaged 34 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees
cooler than normal and 8 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 45 in the West to 43 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 9 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 11 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 26 degrees in the
West to 24 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9
degrees cooler than normal in the West to 7 degrees cooler than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 58 degrees at BURKESVILLE 3W and the
extreme low was 11 degrees at CARLISLE 5SW.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.52 inches statewide which was 0.55
inches below normal and 49% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.28 inches, Central 0.30 inches, Bluegrass 0.33 inches and East 1.16 inches, which
was -0.97, -0.83, -0.57 and 0.16 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at HENDERSON 5E to a high of
2.14 inches at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20131125 to 20131201(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) 45 -9 26 -9 35 -9 0.28 -0.97 22 58 11
CENTRAL(CD2) 44 -9 25 -9 35 -9 0.30 -0.83 27 58 12
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 41 -11 24 -9 33 -9 0.33 -0.57 37 55 11
EAST(CD4) 43 -11 24 -7 34 -9 1.16 0.16 116 58 11
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STATE 43 -10 25 -8 34 -9 0.52 -0.55 49 58 11
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period November 18 to November 24, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Precipitation:
Dry conditions returned to the Bluegrass State this past period. Surface high
pressure was dominant through the early stages of the work week with clear skies
evident on a daily basis. Highs generally stayed in the upper 40s to mid 50s with
lows dropping into the upper 20s to low 30s. Clouds then began to increase Wednesday
night ahead of an approaching cold front. While rainfall was mostly confined to
northern portions of the state later in the day on Thursday, coverage became more
widespread on Friday. Rainfall totals ranged mostly between a quarter and half inch
across the state. Strong, Arctic high pressure then moved in for the weekend. High
temperatures on Saturday only made it into the upper 30s to mid 40s behind breezy
northwesterly flow. Many awoke to temperatures in the upper teens to low 20s Sunday
morning before only rising into the 30s during the day. This helped push the
Bluegrass State to a third straight week of below normal temperatures.
Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees
cooler than normal and 4 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 4 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 5 degrees
cooler 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 3
degrees cooler than normal in the West to 1 degree warmer than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 68 degrees at HINDMAN 5N and the
extreme low was 11 degrees at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.53 inches statewide which was 0.47
inches below normal and 53% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.45 inches, Central 0.59 inches, Bluegrass 0.37 inches and East 0.72 inches, which
was 0.7, 0.47, 0.5 and 0.19 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.04 inches at OWENSBORO AWSS to a high of 1.27 inches at ALBANY 1N.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20131118 to 20131124(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 34 -3 43 -3 0.45 -0.70 39 67 16
CENTRAL(CD2) 51 -4 34 -2 43 -3 0.59 -0.47 56 65 16
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 48 -6 33 -2 41 -3 0.37 -0.50 43 63 13
EAST(CD4) 51 -5 34 1 43 -1 0.72 -0.19 79 68 11
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STATE 50 -5 34 -1 42 -3 0.53 -0.47 53 68 11
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period November 11 to November 17, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
This past period provided a little bit of everything when it came to weather
conditions with snow, severe weather, and both cold and warm temperatures seen
throughout the week. An arctic cold front dove through the Commonwealth Monday night
and into Tuesday. Precipitation started out as rain, but slowly transitioned to snow
through the overnight as temperatures became sub-freezing. Surface high pressure
then moved into the area for the midsection of the work week. Most locations
struggled to hit 40 on Tuesday before dropping into the upper teens to low 20s that
night. After another very cool day on Wednesday, breezy southerly flow started
ushering in much warmer air for the remainder of the week. Temperatures by Sunday
were hovering in the mid 60s to around 70. An upper level disturbance brought a light
rainfall event to the Bluegrass State on Friday, but Sunday had a much more
significant impact. A very strong storm system dragged a cold front through the
area with damaging winds and even some isolated tornadoes as the primary hazards.
Combined with another batch of rainfall earlier in the morning, the Commonwealth
averaged just under an inch.
Temperatures for the period averaged 46 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees
cooler than normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 57 in the West to 57 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 3 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 3 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 37 degrees in the
West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2
degrees cooler than normal in the West to 2 degrees cooler than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 71 degrees at JACKSON 3SE and the
extreme low was 14 degrees at MONTICELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.08 inches statewide which was 0.19
inches above normal and 121% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.09 inches, Central 1.35 inches, Bluegrass 1.39 inches and East 0.50 inches,
which was 0.03, 0.42, 0.62 and -0.31 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.18 inches at MONTICELLO AWOS to a high of
2.82 inches at LOUISVILLE APT.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20131111 to 20131117(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 -3 37 -2 47 -2 1.09 0.03 103 71 16
CENTRAL(CD2) 57 -2 35 -3 46 -2 1.35 0.42 145 68 17
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 54 -3 34 -3 44 -3 1.39 0.62 181 67 16
EAST(CD4) 57 -3 33 -2 45 -2 0.50 -0.31 62 71 14
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STATE 56 -3 35 -2 46 -2 1.08 0.19 121 71 14
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period November 4 to November 10, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Rainfall:
Dry conditions were in control across the state for much of this past period. High
pressure sitting over southeastern portions of the US kept the Commonwealth warm and
dry for the first half of the work week behind breezy southerly flow. Temperatures
warmed to around normal by Tuesday with highs in the low to mid 60s. A cold front
then swept through the region on Wednesday with winds ahead of the boundary becoming
quite breezy. Wind speeds of 20 mph with gusts around 30 were common. The front
passed through the region during the afternoon and evening hours with rainfall totals
between a quarter and half inch. This ended up being the only rainfall event for the
week. Out of the past 10 weeks, this period marked the 7th time the state has seen
below normal rainfall. High pressure then moved in for the remainder of the period
with clear skies and highs hovering in the 50s.
Temperatures for the period averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 1 degree
cooler than normal and 6 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 61 in the West to 61 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 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1
degree cooler than normal in the West to near normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 77 degrees at LOUISA 1S and the extreme
low was 24 degrees at BOONEVILLE 2S.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.47 inches statewide which was 0.31
inches below normal and 61% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.38 inches, Central 0.51 inches, Bluegrass 0.48 inches and East 0.49 inches, which
was 0.51, 0.3, 0.21 and 0.22 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.23 inches at FORT CAMPBELL to a high of 0.91 inches at LOUISA 1S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20131104 to 20131110(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) 61 -2 40 -1 50 -2 0.38 -0.51 43 72 26
CENTRAL(CD2) 61 -1 38 -2 50 -1 0.51 -0.30 63 75 25
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 59 -1 39 0 49 -1 0.48 -0.21 70 73 26
EAST(CD4) 61 -2 37 0 50 0 0.49 -0.22 69 77 24
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STATE 60 -2 38 -1 50 -1 0.47 -0.31 61 77 24
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period October 28 to November 3, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Rainfall:
A strong cold front making its way through the region made for a very wet and windy
work week across the Ohio Valley. As low pressure approached the region earlier in
the period, a warm front lifting north sparked widespread showers across the area.
Temperatures then warmed significantly on Wednesday behind the frontal passage.
Breezy southerly flow put highs back into the upper 60s to mid 70s. The front then
swept through the region on Halloween and through the overnight. Winds increased
drastically ahead of the boundary with wind gusts over 40 mph common across the state.
Some severe wind gusts were recorded with even some isolated, weak tornados. Dry
conditions then moved briefly into the Bluegrass State for the day Friday before
scattered showers once again formed Saturday as an upper level disturbance passed
through the eastern half of Kentucky. Overall, the Commonwealth averaged over
an inch of rainfall over the course of the week, which is nearly a half inch above
normal. This helped push Louisville to the wettest October on record.
Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees
warmer than normal and 12 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 66 in the West to 64 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 48 degrees in the West to 50
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees
warmer than normal in the West to 12 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 79 degrees at FORT CAMPBELL and the
extreme low was 28 degrees at HARTFORD 3E.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.20 inches statewide which was 0.43
inches above normal and 156% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 0.92 inches, Central 1.41 inches, Bluegrass 1.50 inches and East 0.97 inches,
which was 0.06, 0.61, 0.79 and 0.26 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.44 inches at BURKESVILLE 3W to a high of 2.36
inches at SHEPHERDSVILLE 6SE.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20131028 to 20131103(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 0 48 5 57 3 0.92 0.06 107 79 28
CENTRAL(CD2) 65 1 49 7 57 4 1.41 0.61 176 78 30
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 62 -1 46 5 54 2 1.50 0.79 211 72 29
EAST(CD4) 64 -1 50 12 57 5 0.97 0.26 137 77 28
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STATE 64 -0 48 7 56 3 1.20 0.43 156 79 28
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period October 21 to October 27, 2013
Well Below Normal Temperatures and Rainfall:
Extremely cool conditions gradually settled across the Commonwealth this past week as
multiple cold fronts passed through the state. Each front was accompanied by only
light showers and resulted in minimal accumulations across the area. Kentucky as a
whole only averaged 0.14 inches over the period, which was over a half inch below
normal. This made for the third straight week the Bluegrass State has been below
average. High temperatures dropped into the mid 40s to low 50s by Wednesday and
stayed that way through the end of the work week. The coldest temperatures were felt
Friday and Saturday morning as surface high pressure of Arctic origin moved into the
Ohio Valley. A combination of skies clearing and winds going calm allowed for the
coldest temperatures of the season with lows plummeting into the mid to upper 20s
each night. Some locations even dropped into the lower 20s. This was around 20
degrees below normal as lows are normally in the mid 40s at this point in the year.
This essentially brought the growing season to an end across the area. For the week,
the Bluegrass State was on average 10 degrees below normal, which was the largest
below normal deviation since the end of 2010. Breezy southwesterly flow then
commenced on Saturday allowing for temperatures to rebound back into the 50s for the
remainder of the weekend.
Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees
cooler than normal and 12 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 12 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 13 degrees
cooler 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 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 21 degrees at VANCEBURG 6W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.14 inches statewide which was 0.58
inches below normal and 20% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.08 inches, Central 0.13 inches, Bluegrass 0.15 inches and East 0.22 inches, which
was 0.72, 0.59, 0.51 and 0.46 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at HENDERSON 5E to a high of 0.54 inches at LOUISA 1S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20131021 to 20131027(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 -12 35 -10 46 -11 0.08 -0.72 10 70 23
CENTRAL(CD2) 56 -11 34 -10 45 -11 0.13 -0.59 18 70 22
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 54 -12 34 -9 44 -11 0.15 -0.51 23 69 23
EAST(CD4) 55 -13 35 -5 45 -9 0.22 -0.46 32 71 21
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STATE 56 -12 34 -9 45 -10 0.14 -0.58 20 71 21
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period October 14 to October 20, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Rainfall:
Unsettled conditions kept chances of rain in the forecast for much of this past week.
The first significant system came over the midsection of the work week with the
passage of a slow moving cold front. Light to moderate showers overspread the
Commonwealth as the boundary pushed east through the state with most receiving less
than a quarter inch. After a brief period of dry weather on Friday, conditions once
again became unsettled on Saturday with the passage of yet another cold front and
upper level trough across the area. Moisture was limited and resulted in low rainfall
totals, but coverage was quite high. Areas across the state averaged just over a
tenth of an inch with higher totals across the Bluegrass. Cool high pressure then
settled into the lower Ohio Valley Saturday night and into Sunday morning. This
brought about the first frost of the season as clear skies and calm winds allowed
temperatures to drop into the mid 30s for many locations. Some low lying and sheltered
areas even dropped to around freezing.
Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees
cooler than normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 66 in the West to 65 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 6 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 5 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the
West to 50 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1
degree warmer than normal in the West to 8 degrees warmer than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 78 degrees at FORT CAMPBELL and the
extreme low was 31 degrees at CAMPBELLSVILLE 7W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.47 inches statewide which was 0.24
inches below normal and 67% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.41 inches, Central 0.54 inches, Bluegrass 0.50 inches and East 0.44 inches, which
was 0.34, 0.18, 0.17 and 0.24 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.17 inches at PEABODY to a high of 0.93 inches at TRIANGLE MOUNTAIN.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20131014 to 20131020(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 -6 48 1 57 -2 0.41 -0.34 55 78 34
CENTRAL(CD2) 64 -6 48 2 56 -2 0.54 -0.18 75 76 31
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 63 -5 48 3 56 -1 0.50 -0.17 75 75 31
EAST(CD4) 65 -5 50 8 57 1 0.44 -0.24 65 77 31
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STATE 64 -6 48 3 56 -2 0.47 -0.24 67 78 31
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period October 7 to October 13, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Dry conditions are normally a common theme throughout the month of October for the
Bluegrass State and this past week was no exception. The work week started off with
clouds on the decrease and surface high pressure moving into the area as a strong
cold front departed the state. Low temperatures Monday and Tuesday morning dropped
into the low 40s in many locations. Some areas dropped into the upper 30s briefly,
but once again, frost was not an issue over the course of the week. The Commonwealth
then continued under the influece of high pressure through the remainder of the work
week, keeping dry conditions in place. Highs in the mid to upper 70s were common,
which helped push the state to its third straight week of above normal temperatures.
Focus over the weekend then turned toward a weakening cold front. Most locations remained
dry with the frontal passage. Any locations that did receive rainfall were light in
nature. Over the course of the week, the state was 0.41 inches below normal.
Temperatures for the period averaged 61 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees
warmer than normal and 10 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 75 in the West to 73 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 1 degree warmer than normal in the West to 1 degree
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 1
degree warmer than normal in the West to 4 degrees warmer than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 82 degrees at MAYFIELD 6SW and the
extreme low was 38 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.34 inches statewide which was 0.41
inches below normal and 45% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.22 inches, Central 0.10 inches, Bluegrass 0.36 inches and East 0.69 inches, which
was 0.54, 0.68, 0.36 and 0.07 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at BOWLING GREEN APT to a high of 1.68 inches at MCKEE 5S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20131007 to 20131013(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 50 1 62 1 0.22 -0.54 29 82 42
CENTRAL(CD2) 74 2 48 0 61 1 0.10 -0.68 13 81 39
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 72 1 46 -1 59 0 0.36 -0.36 50 80 38
EAST(CD4) 73 1 49 4 61 3 0.69 -0.07 91 80 39
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STATE 74 2 48 1 61 2 0.34 -0.41 45 82 38
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period September 30 to October 6, 2013
Well Above Normal Temperatures and Rainfall
Exceptionally wet and warm conditions led to a very unordinary first week of October.
An upper level area of low pressure passing north through Kentucky on Wednesday
brought the first significant amount of rainfall for the week. Scattered showers were
mainly limited to the western half of the state. An upper level disturbance then
pushed light showers into the region Thursday morning; before conditions dried off
for the end of the work week. While it was dry, temperatures became very warm for
this time of the year. Highs pushing into the low to mid 80s and lows only dropping
into the 60s led the way in average temperatures 7 degrees above normal for the week.
This was the highest above normal deviation since early January. Conditions then once
again became unsettled for the weekend. An area of low pressure pushed a strong cold
front through the Ohio Valley. A very moist air mass allowed for substantial rainfall
totals across nearly the entire state. Over the course of the weekend, most of the
state, with the exception of the east, averaged over 2 inches of rainfall.
Louisville even recorded 7.53 inches for the weekend.
Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees
warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 80 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 7 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 63 degrees in the
West to 60 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 12
degrees warmer than normal in the West to 12 degrees warmer than normal in the
East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 87 degrees at CALHOUN 5NW and
the extreme low was 51 degrees at RICHMOND 8E.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.93 inches statewide which was 1.13
inches above normal and 242% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 2.47 inches, Central 2.22 inches, Bluegrass 2.70 inches and East 0.33 inches,
which was 1.65, 1.38, 1.96 and -0.46 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at HINDMAN 5N to a high of 7.57
inches at LOUISVILLE APT.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130930 to 20131006(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) 80 4 63 12 72 8 2.47 1.65 301 87 53
CENTRAL(CD2) 79 5 61 10 70 8 2.22 1.38 264 87 53
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 79 6 61 11 70 9 2.70 1.96 365 86 51
EAST(CD4) 81 7 60 12 70 9 0.33 -0.46 42 87 52
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STATE 80 6 61 11 70 8 1.93 1.13 242 87 51
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period September 23 to September 29, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Rainfall was below normal by over a half inch for the third week this past month.
Surface high pressure kept the Commonwealth dry through Tuesday before low pressure
began sweeping through the state that night and into Wednesday. This system brought
a round of light scattered showers to mainly the southern half of the state with most
getting less than a quarter inch. Skies then cleared Wednesday night with winds
becoming calm. This allowed for a rather significant fog event Thursday morning. Some
areas in south central Kentucky witnessed some dense fog with visibility limited to
under a half mile at times. Focus then turned toward a cold front set to move through
the Ohio Valley over the course of Sunday. This system slowly weakened as it moved
east with a shield of light rainfall over western portions of the state tapering to
only isolated showers to the east. Western portions of the state averaged 0.67
inches over the course of day with all other sections of the state under a tenth of
an inch.
Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 1 degree
warmer than normal and no change to the previous period. High temperatures averaged
from 78 in the West to 75 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 56 degrees in the West to 54 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 85 degrees at PADUCAH ASOS and the extreme low was 42
degrees at RICHMOND 8E.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.29 inches statewide which was 0.56
inches below normal and 34% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.89 inches, Central 0.12 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.10 inches, which
was 0.03, -0.81, -0.73 and -0.73 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at CARLISLE 5SW to a high of
2.07 inches at PADUCAH ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130923 to 20130929(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 -1 56 2 67 1 0.89 0.03 103 85 46
CENTRAL(CD2) 77 0 54 1 66 1 0.12 -0.81 13 83 44
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 76 0 52 -1 64 0 0.04 -0.73 5 82 42
EAST(CD4) 75 -1 54 3 65 1 0.10 -0.73 12 82 42
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STATE 76 -1 54 1 66 1 0.29 -0.56 34 85 42
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period September 16 to September 22, 2013
Near Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
Autumn-like temperatures continued across the Bluegrass State this past period, but
the passage of a strong cold front made for a particularly wet weekend. The state
averaged 1.57 inches over the course of the week, which was the wettest period since
early August. Surface high pressure to the north kept the Bluegrass State locked in a
dry pattern to start out the work week. Then conditions began to turn unsettled as a
mid-level disturbance passed through the state early on Wednesday bringing the first
round of rainfall for the week. Rainfall was then scattered in nature through the
remainder of the work week, before a cold front passed through the Commonwealth over
the first half of the weekend. Extremely moist conditions for this time of the year
made for an exceptional rainfall event. Soaking rains led to average rainfall totals
over an inch. A narrow corridor extending through central and bluegrass portions of
the state received more than 2 inches. Cool temperatures and dry air then descended
into the Bluegrass State for the remainder of the weekend. Lows in the mid 40s to
around 50 were common Saturday night.
Temperatures for the period averaged 68 degrees across the state which near normal
and 4 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures averaged from 79 in
the West to 75 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 60 degrees in the West to 58 degrees in the East.
Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees warmer than normal in the
West to 3 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for
the period was 89 degrees at VANCEBURG 6W and the extreme low was 45 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.57 inches statewide which was 0.74
inches above normal and 189% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.61 inches, Central 1.70 inches, Bluegrass 2.00 inches and East 0.96 inches,
which was 0.76, 0.79, 1.25 and 0.14 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.51 inches at MONTICELLO AWOS to a high of 3.81
inches at SHELBYVILLE 10W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130916 to 20130922(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 -2 60 3 70 1 1.61 0.76 189 88 47
CENTRAL(CD2) 77 -3 60 3 69 1 1.70 0.79 187 87 46
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 75 -4 58 2 67 0 2.00 1.25 267 88 45
EAST(CD4) 75 -4 58 3 66 -1 0.96 0.14 117 89 46
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STATE 76 -4 59 3 68 0 1.57 0.74 189 89 45
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period September 9 to September 16, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
The dry trend continued across the lower Ohio Valley as Kentucky remained below
normal for the second straight week by a half inch. The period started off with
isolated to widely scattered showers and storms in place as weak disturbances passed
through the Commonwealth. This activity was accompanied by an unusually warm and
humid air mass for this time of the year. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s with
dewpoints in the upper 60s to low 70s put the livestock heat stress index back into
the danger category. A cold front then pushed through the area on Thursday. This
brought the first autumn-like air mass of the season with much drier conditions
present through the remainder of the week, in addition to very cool temperatures.
Breezy northerly flow only allowed for highs in the upper 60s to low 70s Friday and
Saturday. Some even awoke to temperatures in the low 40s Saturday morning.
Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was near
normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 80 in the West to 79 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 62 degrees in the
West to 61 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 95 degrees at MORGANFIELD 4E and the
extreme low was 41 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.22 inches statewide which was 0.62
inches below normal and 26% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.18 inches, Central 0.38 inches, Bluegrass 0.06 inches and East 0.24 inches, which
was 0.67, 0.55, 0.7 and 0.57 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at ALEXANDRIA 5NW to a high of 2.66 inches at
BOWLING GREEN APT.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130909 to 20130915(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 0 61 1 73 1 0.20 -0.65 24 95 44
CENTRAL(CD2) 82 0 60 1 71 0 0.39 -0.54 42 93 43
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 81 0 60 1 70 0 0.10 -0.66 13 92 40
EAST(CD4) 81 -1 60 3 71 2 0.30 -0.51 37 94 42
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STATE 82 -0 60 1 71 0 0.25 -0.59 30 95 40
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period September 2 to September 8, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Rainfall:
Exceptionally dry conditions overtook Kentucky this past week as the state ended over
a half inch below normal. While it was dry, it has to be taken into account that
September and October are the state’s driest months of the year. A cold front on
Monday brought the only significant rainfall for the period. Most locations only
received less than a quarter inch. Much drier and cooler air then filtered into the
Ohio Valley by Tuesday with high pressure of Canadian origin sticking around for the
remainder of the work week. Highs hovered in the 80s with lows dropping into mainly
the mid 50s to low 60s. Patchy fog was evident just about each morning as skies
cleared and winds became calm through the overnight. As high pressure moved off to
the mid-Atlantic coast by Saturday, winds shifted to the southwest and ushered in a
bit warmer air for the weekend. The week then closed with a weak front dropping south
from the Great Lakes on Sunday with only light, isolated showers and storms.
Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 1 degree
cooler than normal and 6 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 84 in the West to 82 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 62 degrees in the
West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1
degree cooler than normal in the West to 2 degrees warmer than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 91 degrees at LOUISVILLE APT and the
extreme low was 49 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.17 inches statewide which was 0.6
inches below normal and 22% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.07 inches, Central 0.23 inches, Bluegrass 0.11 inches and East 0.28 inches, which
was 0.65, 0.62, 0.62 and 0.51 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at ALEXANDRIA 5NW to a high of 1.81
inches at BARBOURVILLE 3E.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130902 to 20130908(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 -2 62 -1 73 -1 0.07 -0.65 10 91 54
CENTRAL(CD2) 84 0 62 0 73 0 0.23 -0.62 27 91 53
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 82 -1 60 -1 71 -1 0.11 -0.62 15 90 49
EAST(CD4) 82 -2 62 2 72 0 0.28 -0.51 35 88 49
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STATE 83 -1 62 0 72 -1 0.17 -0.60 22 91 49
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period August 26 to September 1, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Rainfall:
Very hot and humid conditions took control of the Bluegrass State this past week.
Statewide average temperatures were 4 degrees above normal as high temperatures
stayed in the upper 80s to low 90s for much of the week. This was the first week
since mid-July that the state had an above normal period of temperatures. The
livestock heat stress index stayed in the danger to emergency category on nearly a
daily basis. While it was hot, the combination of surface high pressure at the
surface and aloft, kept the state locked into a mostly dry pattern through the first
half of the work week. This ridge then began to break down going into the latter half,
allowing for some upper level disturbances to rotate around the periphery into
Kentucky. This allowed for isolated to scattered coverage before more pronounced
activity Saturday and into the overnight. This led the way in the Commonwealth
averaging 1.3 inches over the course of the week, which was over a half inch above normal.
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 90 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 2 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 1 degree
warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 69 degrees in the
West to 68 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 97 degrees at MORGANFIELD 4E and the
extreme low was 54 degrees at PAINTSVILLE 4W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.30 inches statewide which was 0.56
inches above normal and 176% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.20 inches, Central 1.55 inches, Bluegrass 1.52 inches and East 0.95 inches,
which was 0.53, 0.77, 0.79 and 0.17 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.07 inches at BIG SANDY to a high of 3.86
inches at SHELBYVILLE 10W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130826 to 20130901(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) 90 2 69 5 79 3 1.20 0.53 179 97 64
CENTRAL(CD2) 88 2 69 6 78 4 1.55 0.77 199 96 62
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 87 2 69 7 78 5 1.52 0.79 212 95 62
EAST(CD4) 86 1 68 7 77 4 0.95 0.17 122 93 54
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STATE 88 2 69 6 78 4 1.30 0.56 176 97 54
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period August 19 to August 25, 2013
Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
After a rather cool first half of August, temperatures returned to near normal this
week, while rainfall was below normal by nearly a half inch. The work week started
off rather quiet, but with skies clearing, winds going calm, and a moist atmosphere,
fog formed on each morning. An upper level low pressure system then moved in across
the Bluegrass State through the middle section of the work week. This sparked
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon, before coverage
increased later in the day on Wednesday. Most activity was limited to the eastern
half of the state and was the only significant event of the week. Some of the
stronger storms produced localized flooding and small hail. An upper level ridge then
began to build into the Ohio Valley for the weekend with high pressure at the
surface. This kept conditions dry with temperatures warming slightly into the mid to
upper 80s by Sunday.
Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was near
normal and 6 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures averaged
from 86 in the West to 84 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 66 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in
the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree warmer than
normal in the West to 2 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
54 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.34 inches statewide which was 0.49
inches below normal and 41% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.22 inches, Central 0.41 inches, Bluegrass 0.37 inches and East 0.35 inches, which
was 0.53, 0.43, 0.47 and 0.54 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at BENTON 4N to a high of 2.98 inches at STANFORD 4NE.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130819 to 20130825(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 -2 66 1 76 -1 0.22 -0.53 29 93 59
CENTRAL(CD2) 85 -1 65 1 75 0 0.41 -0.43 49 91 57
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 85 0 64 1 74 0 0.37 -0.47 44 89 54
EAST(CD4) 84 -2 64 2 74 0 0.35 -0.54 39 88 54
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STATE 85 -1 65 2 75 0 0.34 -0.49 41 93 54
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period August 12 to August 18, 2013
Well Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
The middle of August is usually known to be one of the warmest periods of the year,
but just like this past month, cool temperatures made this previous week feel more
like September. Over the course of the period, the Commonwealth averaged 6 degrees
below normal. Highs were typically in the upper 70s with lows dropping into the low
60s. This helped in accounting for the 4th straight week of near to below normal
temperatures. The work week started off on the unsettled side as a couple frontal
boundaries passed through the state. The eventual departure of a cold front on
Tuesday allowed skies to clear as surface high pressure of Canadian origin pushed in
from the north. This air mass stayed over the region through Thursday with very dry
and cool conditions in place. While highs only rose into the low to mid 70s, the most
noticeable difference was during the overnight hours. Clear skies allowed
temperatures to plummet into the low to mid 50s. Some locations even dropped into the
mid 40s. This was the case in Bath County, when the mercury dropped to 46 early
Thursday morning. This reading is nearly 20 degrees below normal for this time of the
year. Conditions then become unsettled for the weekend as isolated to scattered
showers were the trend as moisture pooled into the area ahead of an area of low
pressure. Over the course of the week, most portions of Kentucky with the
exception of the Bluegrass saw over an inch of rainfall.
Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees
cooler than normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 79 in the West to 77 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 9 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 9 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62 degrees in the
West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4
degrees cooler than normal in the West to 2 degrees cooler than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 86 degrees at FORT CAMPBELL and the
extreme low was 47 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.14 inches statewide which was 0.28
inches above normal and 133% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.35 inches, Central 1.38 inches, Bluegrass 0.53 inches and East 1.30 inches,
which was 0.56, 0.54, -0.34 and 0.37 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at ALEXANDRIA 5NW to a high of
3.73 inches at JACKSON.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130812 to 20130818(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 -9 62 -4 70 -7 1.35 0.56 171 86 51
CENTRAL(CD2) 79 -8 62 -3 70 -6 1.38 0.54 164 86 50
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 78 -8 59 -5 69 -6 0.53 -0.34 61 85 47
EAST(CD4) 77 -9 61 -2 69 -5 1.30 0.37 140 86 48
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STATE 78 -9 61 -4 70 -6 1.14 0.28 133 86 47
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period August 5 to August 11, 2013
Near Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
Unsettled conditions kept the Commonwealth wet for much of this past period as
the state remained in a rather unstable and very moist air mass. Over the course
of the week, the state averaged over 1.5 inches, which was nearly an inch above
normal. The rain started falling on Tuesday in mainly western portions of the
state as a complex of showers and storms moved east into Kentucky over the
course of the day. This was then followed by a front slowly sagging south into
the region for the latter half of the work week and into the weekend. This
feature allowed for higher coverage at the statewide level as multiple upper
level disturbances rode across this boundary. This resulted in a number of
rainfall opportunities across the state during this period. The week then ended
with the focus for showers primarily in southern portions of the Commonwealth as
the front sagged south and drier air moved in from the north.
Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was near
normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures averaged
from 83 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures
ranged from 5 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 3 degrees cooler than
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 69 degrees in the West to 67
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees
warmer than normal in the West to 4 degrees warmer than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 90 degrees at FORT CAMPBELL and
the extreme low was 51 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.78 inches statewide which was
0.86 inches above normal and 195% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.53 inches, Central 1.99 inches, Bluegrass 1.86 inches and East
1.75 inches, which was 0.65, 1.1, 0.97 and 0.75 inches above normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.09 inches at SHEPHERDSVILLE 6SE to a
high of 5.32 inches at MAYFIELD 6SW.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130805 to 20130811(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 69 3 76 -1 1.53 0.65 174 90 56
CENTRAL(CD2) 84 -3 69 4 76 0 1.99 1.10 224 90 53
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 83 -3 68 4 75 0 1.86 0.97 209 87 51
EAST(CD4) 83 -3 67 4 75 0 1.75 0.75 175 88 52
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STATE 83 -4 68 4 76 0 1.78 0.86 195 90 51
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period July 29 to August 4, 2013
Well Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Dry, cool, and comfortable conditions were the dominant factors over much of this
past period. Surface high pressure was in control to begin the work week with dry
conditions and temperatures hovering in the upper 70s to low 80s. This feature then
moved on to the east through the day Tuesday allowing for a minor rainfall event to
unfold later that night and into Wednesday. Scattered to widespread, light to
moderate showers only allowed for most locations to pick up less than a tenth of an
inch. Dense cloud cover kept temperatures in the upper 70s through Wednesday.
Another area of weak high pressure moved into the Ohio Valley to close the week
before a cold front dropped across the region on Saturday. This brought another
round of scattered showers and isolated storms to the region, but once again,
rainfall totals were meager with most recording less than a tenth of an inch.
Overall, rainfall for the week was below normal by nearly a half inch. This made for
the 3rd week out of the past month that has been below normal. In addition, high
temperatures in the upper 70s to around 80 and lows dropping into the low 60s paved
the way for temperatures to average 6 degrees below normal for the week. This was
the highest below normal deviation since the end of March.
Temperatures for the period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees
cooler than normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 80 in the West to 79 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 9 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 8 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the
West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2
degrees cooler than normal in the West to 2 degrees cooler than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 86 degrees at LOUISVILLE APT and the
extreme low was 48 degrees at MCKEE 5S.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.56 inches statewide which was 0.41
inches below normal and 58% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
1.06 inches, Central 0.40 inches, Bluegrass 0.31 inches and East 0.46 inches, which
was 0.13, -0.55, -0.65 and -0.58 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.04 inches at LOUISA 1S to a high of 1.95
inches at PRINCETON 2SE.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130729 to 20130804(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) 80 -9 65 -2 73 -5 1.06 0.13 114 86 56
CENTRAL(CD2) 80 -7 63 -3 72 -5 0.40 -0.55 42 86 53
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 80 -6 62 -3 71 -5 0.31 -0.65 32 85 51
EAST(CD4) 79 -8 63 -2 71 -4 0.46 -0.58 44 85 48
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STATE 80 -7 63 -2 71 -6 0.56 -0.41 58 86 48
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period July 22 to July 28, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
An unseasonably cool pattern was the highlight of this past week as temperatures
across the Bluegrass State were on average 4 degrees below normal. A cold front
approached the state Tuesday night and sparked isolated to scattered thunderstorms
across the state. As this feature passed through the Commonwealth on Wednesday, high
pressure of Canadian origin settled across the state. Cool and dry conditions
overspread the Ohio Valley for the remainder of the work week with temperatures
mainly in the upper 70s to low 80s and dew points dropping into the 50s. The weekend
started off with another cold front passing through the Commonwealth. Moisture was
meager with this system and only light accumulations were observed. More than
anything, this front acted to reinforce dry and cooler air across the state. Highs
over the weekend stayed mainly in the mid 70s to around 80 with lows dropping into
the 50s Saturday night. Some locations in west-central portions of Kentucky even
dropped into the upper 40s. Overall, this is normally the state’s warmest period
of the year, but cool conditions made it feel more like September.
Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees
cooler than normal and 8 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 82 in the West to 80 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 64 degrees in the
West to 65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3
degrees cooler than normal in the West to 1 degree warmer than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 92 degrees at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS and
the extreme low was 48 degrees at HENDERSON 5E.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.09 inches statewide which was 0.12
inches above normal and 113% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.22 inches, Central 0.94 inches, Bluegrass 1.46 inches and East 0.76 inches,
which was 0.30, -0.04, 0.50 and -0.25 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.09 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS to a
high of 3.47 inches at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130722 to 20130728(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) 82 -7 64 -3 73 -5 1.22 0.30 133 92 48
CENTRAL(CD2) 81 -7 64 -2 72 -5 0.94 -0.04 96 90 49
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 79 -8 62 -3 71 -5 1.46 0.50 152 89 51
EAST(CD4) 80 -7 65 1 72 -3 0.76 -0.25 75 88 54
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STATE 80 -8 64 -2 72 -4 1.09 0.12 113 92 48
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period July 15 to July 21, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Exceptionally hot and humid conditions dominated the Bluegrass State this past week
as an upper level ridge of high pressure built into the region. This pattern brought
the first heat wave of the summer, whereas on many days throughout the week
temperatures peaked in the upper 80s to low 90s with dew points in the low 70s. Many
locations even had highs in the mid 90s. These warm and moist conditions led to the
heat index rising into the upper 90s to around 100 and the livestock heat stress
index in the danger category for much of the week. Conditions remained rather dry
throughout the period with Kentucky only seeing an average of just over a half inch.
This made for the state’s second straight week with below normal rainfall. Most
activity was focused toward the afternoon and evening periods when the atmosphere was
most unstable with storms remaining isolated to scattered in coverage. This held true
even into the weekend as the ridge broke down and a slow moving cold front worked
into northern portions of the state.
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 90 in the West to 88 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 1 degree warmer 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 96 degrees at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS and the
extreme low was 63 degrees at MCKEE 5S.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.62 inches statewide which was 0.36
inches below normal and 63% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.84 inches, Central 0.59 inches, Bluegrass 0.49 inches and East 0.56 inches, which
was 0.1, 0.41, 0.46 and 0.46 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at CARROLLTON 2E to a high of 3.87
inches at RUSSELLVILLE 2W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130715 to 20130721(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) 90 0 71 3 80 1 0.84 -0.10 89 96 67
CENTRAL(CD2) 89 1 70 4 80 3 0.59 -0.41 59 95 65
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 89 2 71 6 80 4 0.49 -0.46 52 95 66
EAST(CD4) 88 1 69 5 79 4 0.56 -0.46 55 94 63
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STATE 89 1 70 4 80 3 0.62 -0.36 63 96 63
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period July 8 to July 14, 2013
Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
The Commonwealth finally got the opportunity to dry out this past period as rainfall
totals were nearly a half inch below normal. This marked the first time since the
early stages of June that the state had a week of below average precipitation. The
period started off with high pressure off the east coast pumping warm, humid air from
the Gulf. Temperatures reached around 90 in many locations with dew points in the low
70s through the early portions of the work week. This pushed the livestock heat
stress index into the danger category each day. Wednesday brought the only
significant rainfall event for the week as strong to severe storms fired ahead of a
cold front passing through the area. South central Kentucky saw the highest totals
with amounts over a half inch common. Drier and cooler air filtered into the lower
Ohio Valley by Thursday night. Lows were well below normal with readings dropping into the
upper 50s to low 60s statewide. The weekend brought another period of unsettled weather
as an unusual upper level low moved west across the area. This acted to spark another
round of isolated to scattered thunderstorms.
Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was near
normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures averaged from
86 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged
from 3 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 2 degrees cooler than normal in
the East. Low temperatures averaged from 68 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the
East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near normal in the
West to 3 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for
the period was 95 degrees at Poplar Bluff ASOS and the extreme low was 57 degrees at
BURKESVILLE 3W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.54 inches statewide which was 0.45
inches below normal and 54% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.17 inches, Central 0.61 inches, Bluegrass 0.50 inches and East 0.89 inches, which
was 0.81, 0.39, 0.48 and 0.12 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at CARBONDALE ASOS to a high of 1.76
inches at ALBANY 1N.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130708 to 20130714(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 -3 68 0 77 -1 0.17 -0.81 17 95 57
CENTRAL(CD2) 86 -2 66 0 76 -1 0.61 -0.39 61 93 57
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 85 -2 66 1 76 0 0.50 -0.48 51 91 57
EAST(CD4) 85 -2 66 3 75 0 0.89 -0.12 88 90 58
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STATE 86 -2 66 0 76 -0 0.54 -0.45 54 95 57
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period July 1 to July 7, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Well Above Normal Rainfall:
Exceptionally wet conditions were in place across the Bluegrass State for the second
straight week. Kentucky was wedged between an upper level low pressure system to the west
and a Bermuda high to the east for much of the period. This placed the state in a
southerly flow pattern with an abundant amount of moisture pushing north from the
Gulf of Mexico. Showers were scattered in coverage to start the work week before
becoming more widespread by the 4th of July. This put a damper on most activities
across mainly central and Bluegrass portions of the state as areas received anywhere
from 1 to around 3 inches of steady light to moderate rainfall. Widespread showers
continued into the early part of the weekend before becoming mostly dry on Sunday.
Over the course of the week, the Bluegrass State averaged over 3.5 inches of rainfall,
which is over 2.5 inches above normal. Putting this into perspective, Kentucky
normally only sees 4.5 inches for the entire month of July. This was the wettest
week since mid-April of 2011. Dense cloud cover accompanied the rainfall for much of
the week and in turn, temperatures were well below normal. High temperatures hovered
in the upper 70s to low 80s, which were on average, 8 degrees below normal. The
state has not seen a deviation of this magnitude since the end of March.
Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees
cooler than normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 80 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 9 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 5 degrees cooler
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 65
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees
cooler than normal in the West to 3 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 92 degrees at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS and the
extreme low was 57 degrees at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 3.55 inches statewide which was 2.56
inches above normal and 358% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.70 inches, Central 4.81 inches, Bluegrass 4.00 inches and East 3.67 inches,
which was 0.7, 3.82, 3.04 and 2.65 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS to a high of 7.94
inches at RUSSELLVILLE 2W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130701 to 20130707(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) 80 -9 64 -3 72 -6 1.70 0.70 170 92 57
CENTRAL(CD2) 78 -9 64 -1 71 -5 4.81 3.82 486 88 58
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 78 -8 65 1 72 -3 4.00 3.04 417 84 59
EAST(CD4) 81 -5 65 3 73 -1 3.67 2.65 360 87 59
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STATE 79 -8 64 -0 72 -4 3.55 2.56 358 92 57
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 24 to June 30, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Well Above Normal Rainfall:
Extremely wet conditions soaked the Bluegrass State this past week as an average of
nearly 2 inches fell across the Commonwealth. The Bluegrass Region was the overall
winner with almost 3 inches coming down, which was around 2 inches above normal.
Numerous rounds of showers and thunderstorms soaked Kentucky, with the most
prominent system coming Wednesday and into the overnight. An upper level disturbance
diving into the state made way for a very warm, humid, and unstable environment.
Temperatures on Wednesday rose into the mid to upper 80s with dew points peaking in
the low 70s. A line of storms formed later that evening with strong winds and heavy
rainfall the primary threats. An EF2 tornado did touch down in LaRue County with
winds estimated between 100 and 135 mph. As a side note, the state averaged 6.01
inches of rainfall this past month. This is in comparison to the drought of
2012, where only 0.88 inches fell across the Commonwealth.
Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 1 degree
warmer than normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 87 in the West to 84 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 69 degrees in the
West to 66 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 100 degrees at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS and
the extreme low was 27 degrees at FORT CAMPBELL.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.91 inches statewide which was 0.92
inches above normal and 193% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.76 inches, Central 1.48 inches, Bluegrass 2.95 inches and East 1.44 inches,
which was 0.78, 0.5, 1.98 and 0.41 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at BOWLING GREEN APT to a high of 6.84
inches at MADISONVILLE 4S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130624 to 20130630(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) 87 -1 69 3 78 1 1.76 0.78 180 100 27
CENTRAL(CD2) 85 -1 67 3 76 1 1.48 0.50 151 94 60
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 84 -1 66 3 75 1 2.95 1.98 304 91 60
EAST(CD4) 84 -1 66 5 75 2 1.44 0.41 140 91 57
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STATE 85 -1 67 4 76 1 1.91 0.92 193 100 27
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 17 to June 23, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Rainfall:
Summertime warm temperatures and high humidities started moving into the
Bluegrass state last week. Much of the state received rain during the first half
of the work week with mostly dry conditions for the remainder of the work week.
The west and parts of central Kentucky received the greater rainfall totals with
much of the remainder of the state receiving below normal rainfall and only
about half of what the west received. Many locations west and central reported
90 degrees at least once during the work week.
Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 1
degree warmer than normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to near normal in
the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in
the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees warmer
than normal in the West to 3 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme
high temperature for the period was 93 degrees at OWENSBORO AWSS and the extreme
low was 55 degrees at MOREHEAD 4NE.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.98 inches statewide which was 0.04 inches
below normal and 96% of normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.45
inches, Central 0.78 inches, Bluegrass 0.71 inches and East 0.99 inches, which
was 0.44, -0.23, -0.31 and -0.04 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.04 inches at MAYSVILLE 3SW to a high
of 3.93 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130617 to 20130623(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) 87 0 67 3 77 1 1.45 0.44 144 93 61
CENTRAL(CD2) 86 1 64 1 75 1 0.78 -0.23 77 91 58
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 84 0 63 1 74 1 0.71 -0.31 70 89 56
EAST(CD4) 84 0 63 3 73 1 0.99 -0.04 96 91 55
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STATE 85 0 64 2 75 1 0.98 -0.04 96 93 55
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 10 to June 16, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Rainfall:
This Bluegrass State saw above normal rainfall this past period with 1.25 inches
falling on average across Kentucky. The week started off with an upper level
disturbance sparking scattered showers and thunderstorms across the area. Strong to
severe storms were evident across the southern reaches of the state, with an EF2
tornado touching down in Logan and Simpson Counties. High pressure moved over the
region through Wednesday with mostly sunny conditions. Winds veered to the southwest
Wednesday and became gusty. This resulted in the warmest day of the season thus far.
A combination of temperatures in the low to mid 90s and very muggy conditions put
heat indices approaching the century mark. Conditions remained quiet until Thursday
morning when a cold front moved through the area. Severe thunderstorms erupted along
a line with damaging winds as the primary impacts. Drier and cooler conditions moved
in just after as surface high pressure hovered across Kentucky through Saturday,
before turning wet again on Sunday as another upper level disturbance moved through
the state.
Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 2 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 1 degree warmer than normal in the West to 1 degree
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the
West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4
degrees warmer than normal in the West to 5 degrees warmer than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 96 degrees at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS and the
extreme low was 51 degrees at PAINTSVILLE 4W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.25 inches statewide which was 0.23
inches above normal and 123% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 0.51 inches, Central 1.33 inches, Bluegrass 1.62 inches and East 1.52 inches,
which was -0.46, 0.30, 0.58 and 0.48 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS to a
high of 3.79 inches at BARBOURVILLE 3E.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130610 to 20130616(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 1 67 4 76 2 0.51 -0.46 53 96 55
CENTRAL(CD2) 84 0 65 4 74 2 1.33 0.30 129 95 53
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 82 0 63 3 72 1 1.62 0.58 156 93 53
EAST(CD4) 82 -1 63 5 73 2 1.52 0.48 146 93 51
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STATE 84 0 64 4 74 2 1.25 0.23 123 96 51
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period June 3 to June 9, 2013
Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Cool, dry conditions dominated the work week with little rainfall through
mid-week when temperatures increase to seasonal levels. By the weekend, showers
and thunderstorms threatened most of the Bluegrass state with widespread
coverage Sunday.
Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was near
normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures averaged
from 79 in the West to 79 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures
ranged from 5 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 3 degrees cooler than
normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 60
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near
normal in the West to 3 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high
temperature for the period was 87 degrees at Owensboro and the extreme low was
48 degrees at Cynthiana.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.99 inches statewide which was 0.09 inches
below normal and 92% of normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.25
inches, Central 0.67 inches, Bluegrass 0.60 inches and East 1.44 inches, which
was 0.21, -0.42, -0.50 and 0.36 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.04 inches at Carbondale to a
high of 4.16 inches at Benton.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130601 to 20130607(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 -5 61 0 70 -2 1.25 0.21 120 87 50
CENTRAL(CD2) 79 -3 60 0 70 -1 0.67 -0.42 61 86 49
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 78 -2 59 0 68 -2 0.60 -0.50 55 85 48
EAST(CD4) 79 -3 60 3 70 1 1.44 0.36 133 86 49
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STATE 79 -3 60 1 70 -0 0.99 -0.09 92 87 48
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period May 27 to June 02, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
Mild and dry conditions with increasing humidity were the rule for most of the
work week as a frontal system stalled over northern sections of the Ohio Valley.
But as the slowly meandering cold front approached Kentucky on Friday, copious
rainfall amounts fall in west and central sections of the state. Bluegrass and
eastern locations received much less rainfall than west and central. Extensive
flooding occurred in western sections of the state with Paducah reporting over
6 inches.
Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 5
degrees warmer than normal and 8 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 82 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from near from normal in the West to 4
degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65
degrees in the West to 62 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
90 degrees at LOUISA and the extreme low was 37 degrees at FORT CAMPBELL.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.25 inches statewide which was 0.13 inches
above normal and 112% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
3.22 inches, Central 0.68 inches, Bluegrass 0.63 inches and East 0.48 inches,
which was 2.12, -0.48, -0.46 and -0.65 inches respectively from normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.06 inches at
MOREHEAD to a high of 6.40 inches at PADUCAH.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130527 to 20130602(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) 82 0 65 6 74 3 3.22 2.12 293 89 37
CENTRAL(CD2) 83 3 65 7 74 5 0.68 -0.48 59 89 37
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 83 4 65 8 74 6 0.63 -0.46 58 88 52
EAST(CD4) 84 4 62 7 73 6 0.48 -0.65 42 90 48
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STATE 83 3 64 7 74 5 1.25 0.13 112 90 37
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period May 20 to May 26, 2013
Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall:
Very warm and dry conditions started the workweek but on Tuesday
cooler, wetter conditions took over for the remainder of the week. And
by Friday morning, temperatures had dropped into the low 40s with some
central and eastern locations reporting upper 30s. Many stations
reported multiple days with small rainfall events. The west and south
received the greater rainfall totals.
Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which
was near normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 76 in the East.
Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees cooler
than normal in the West to 2 degrees cooler 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 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 89 degrees at
Mayfield and the extreme low was 37 degrees at Mckee.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.60 inches statewide which was 0.51
inches below normal and 54% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.01 inches, Central 0.48 inches, Bluegrass 0.34 inches
and East 0.58 inches, which was 0.09, 0.67, 0.73 and 0.54 inches below
normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.05
inches at Monticello to a high of 2.11 inches at Glasgow.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130520 to 20130526(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 -3 58 1 68 0 1.01 -0.09 92 89 42
CENTRAL(CD2) 76 -2 57 1 67 0 0.48 -0.67 42 87 41
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 74 -3 56 1 65 -1 0.34 -0.73 32 87 38
EAST(CD4) 76 -2 55 3 66 1 0.58 -0.54 52 88 37
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STATE 76 -2 56 1 66 -0 0.60 -0.51 54 89 37
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period May 13 to May 19, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
Conditions dried out this past period with less than a half inch on average
falling across the state. This was the first time since the start of April that
the Commonwealth saw a week of below normal rainfall. The period started off
with high pressure centered over the southeastern portion of the United States.
This put Kentucky in line to see breezy southwesterly flow and a gradual warming
in temperatures through the first half of the work week. Highs rose into the
low to mid 80s for Tuesday and Wednesday. Some areas even saw the upper 80s,
such as Louisville with high of 88 on Wednesday. Unsettled weather did not make
a return until mid-work week when a frontal boundary slowly pushed south on
Thursday. This was then followed by an upper level low spinning across the
region through the weekend. Scattered showers and thunderstorms were common
each afternoon as the state was placed in an unstable and moist air mass.
Temperatures for the period averaged 67 degrees across the state which was 2
degrees warmer than normal and 6 degrees warmer than the previous period. High
temperatures averaged from 80 in the West to 77 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees warmer than normal in the West
to 1 degree warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 59
degrees in the West to 55 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 5 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period
was 90 degrees at MORGANFIELD 4E and the extreme low was 31 degrees at PAINTSVILLE 4W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.44 inches statewide which was
0.7 inches below normal and 39% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.24 inches, Central 0.43 inches, Bluegrass 0.64 inches and East
0.44 inches, which was 0.93, 0.76, 0.44 and 0.66 inches below normal. By
station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU
ASOS to a high of 1.94 inches at CARLISLE 5SW.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130513 to 20130519(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) 80 2 59 4 70 4 0.24 -0.93 21 90 34
CENTRAL(CD2) 78 2 56 3 67 2 0.43 -0.76 36 88 32
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 77 2 56 4 66 2 0.64 -0.44 59 88 34
EAST(CD4) 77 1 55 5 66 3 0.44 -0.66 40 88 31
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STATE 78 2 56 4 67 2 0.44 -0.70 39 90 31
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period May 6 to May 12, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall
Wet and unsettled weather continued this past week across the Commonwealth. Kentucky
was above normal in rainfall for the 5th straight week, as on average, 1.38 inches
fell across the state. The last time that the Bluegrass State has seen a wet period
to this extent was back at about this same time in 2011. Throughout the week, there
was isolated to scattered rainfall on nearly a daily basis. The first half of the
work week was dominated by cloud cover and rainfall rotating around a pesky upper
level low traveling up the mid-Atlantic Seaboard. This was then followed by a cold
front pushing through the area over the course of Friday. This system brought the
most widespread coverage for the week with over an inch falling across much of
central Kentucky and into the Bluegrass. The cold front eventually swept through the
area later Friday night, but was then followed by a weaker, reinforcing cold front
Saturday evening. Scattered showers were once again evident, but the bigger headline
was cooler temperatures. After hovering in the 70s and at times, 80s throughout the
week, Canadian high pressure bumped highs back into the upper 50s to low 60s for
Sunday.
Temperatures for the period averaged 61 degrees across the state which was 1 degree
cooler than normal and no change to the previous period. High temperatures averaged
from 72 in the West to 68 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged
from 4 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 7 degrees cooler than normal in the
East. Low temperatures averaged from 53 degrees in the West to 51 degrees in the
East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near normal in the West to 4
degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period
was 83 degrees at BOWLING GREEN APT and the extreme low was 35 degrees at Cynthiana 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.38 inches statewide which was 0.28
inches above normal and 126% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 0.89 inches, Central 1.61 inches, Bluegrass 1.63 inches and East 1.37 inches,
which was -0.27, 0.45, 0.61 and 0.32 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS to a
high of 2.75 inches at HARTFORD 3E.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130506 to 20130512(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) 72 -4 53 0 62 -2 0.89 -0.27 77 82 35
CENTRAL(CD2) 69 -5 52 1 61 -2 1.61 0.45 139 83 37
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 68 -5 52 2 60 -1 1.63 0.61 160 81 35
EAST(CD4) 68 -7 51 4 60 -1 1.37 0.32 130 81 36
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STATE 69 -6 52 2 61 -1 1.38 0.28 126 83 35
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period April 29 to May 5, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall
Soaking rains led the Commonwealth to its 4th straight week of above normal rainfall.
Over these past 4 weeks, Kentucky has been over 2 inches above normal. Most of the
rainfall this past period could be attributed to an upper level low over the weekend.
This very slow moving system pulled large amounts of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico
and the Atlantic Ocean as it progressed eastward. Throughout the weekend, the low
provided over 1.5 inches of rainfall on average across the state with the most coming
across central portions of the Commonwealth. While the period was wet, the start of the work
week was dry as surface high pressure nosed into the Bluegrass State. Mostly clear
skies were common with highs back into the upper 70s to low 80s. It was not until
Saturday and on into Sunday that cloud cover kept temperatures below normal and
thus, the Bluegrass Stated ended the week 2 degrees above normal.
Temperatures for the period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees
warmer than normal and 8 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 71 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 3 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 1 degree cooler
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 51 degrees in the West to 52
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near normal
in the West to 7 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high
temperature for the period was 85 degrees at LOUISVILLE APT and the extreme low was
38 degrees at HICKMAN 2E.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.77 inches statewide which was 0.69
inches above normal and 164% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.69 inches, Central 2.17 inches, Bluegrass 1.80 inches and East 1.40 inches,
which was 0.48, 1.06, 0.81 and 0.39 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.42 inches at LOUISA 1S to a high of 2.86 inches at
POPLAR BLUFF ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130429 to 20130505(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) 71 -3 51 0 61 -1 1.69 0.48 140 83 38
CENTRAL(CD2) 71 -2 52 3 62 1 2.17 1.06 195 85 43
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 71 0 53 5 62 3 1.80 0.81 182 83 41
EAST(CD4) 72 -1 52 7 62 3 1.40 0.39 139 84 43
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STATE 71 -2 52 4 62 2 1.77 0.69 164 85 38
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period April 22 to April 28, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall
Unsettled weather was the focus of this past period as the Bluegrass State saw
multiple opportunities for rainfall. Saying this, the week started off with high
pressure to the east and an approaching cold front to the west. Southerly flow kept
temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s. It was not until Tuesday evening and into
the overnight that the boundary passed through the region. Rainfall amounts averaged
over a half inch across the state during this event. Conditions dried out for the
remainder of the work week as surface high pressure nosed into the region, but with
much cooler temperatures. Clear skies and nearly calm winds created ideal conditions
for frost Thursday and Friday morning. The most extensive coverage was seen Thursday
as some locations even saw low temperatures drop into the upper 20s. The second round
of rainfall came Friday and lasted through the weekend as a slow moving upper level
disturbance passed over the Bluegrass State. This brought on and off periods of
showers across Kentucky with an average of just over an inch. Highs stayed mainly in
the 60s and assisted in leading to the first week of below normal temperatures since
the start of the month.
Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees
cooler than normal and 6 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 64 in the West to 66 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 8 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 5 degrees cooler
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 45 degrees in the West to 43
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 76 degrees at PEABODY and the extreme low was 28
degrees at HARTFORD 3E.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.77 inches statewide which was 0.73
inches above normal and 169% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.87 inches, Central 2.52 inches, Bluegrass 1.33 inches and East 1.37 inches,
which was 0.67, 1.46, 0.37 and 0.41 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.38 inches at MORGANFIELD 4E to a high of 4.04 inches at
BOWLING GREEN 5S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130422 to 20130428(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 45 -4 55 -5 1.87 0.67 156 75 28
CENTRAL(CD2) 65 -6 44 -3 54 -5 2.52 1.46 238 75 28
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 64 -5 42 -3 53 -4 1.33 0.37 139 73 29
EAST(CD4) 66 -5 43 0 54 -3 1.37 0.41 143 76 30
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STATE 65 -6 44 -2 54 -4 1.77 0.73 169 76 28
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period April 15 to April 21, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Rainfall
The Bluegrass State was established in a rather unsettled weather pattern for much of
this past work week. A surface frontal boundary crept south on Tuesday bringing a
round of thunderstorms across primarily the northern half of the state. Some even
reached severe limits with damaging winds and large hail the primary threats. Later
in the day Wednesday, a developing low pressure system then pushed this boundary
north as a warm front. Thursday became the warmest day of the period behind breezy
southerly flow. Highs rose into the low 80s across the Commonwealth with
numerous wind gusts over 40 mph. As the day wore on, a strong cold front approached
from the west and eventually pushed through western portions of the state Thursday
evening and exiting Kentucky later in the day Friday. Through its passage, it slowly
weakened across the state. Western portions saw the most rainfall with areas
averaging more than 1.5 inches, before tapering to less than an inch farther east.
Noticeably cooler air filtered into the Ohio Valley following its passage. Highs in
the 50s were common on Saturday with patchy frost across the state that morning as
winds became calm, skies cleared, and lows got into the low to mid 30s.
Temperatures for the period averaged 60 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees
warmer than normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 71 in the West to 73 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 1 degree warmer than normal in the West to 4 degrees warmer
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 51 degrees in the West to 49
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 88 degrees at CADIZ 4SW and the extreme
low was 29 degrees at PAINTSVILLE 4W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.64 inches statewide which was 0.66
inches above normal and 166% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.73 inches, Central 1.19 inches, Bluegrass 1.66 inches and East 1.96 inches,
which was 0.6, 0.2, 0.76 and 1.04 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.78 inches at MONTICELLO AWOS to a high of 3.86 inches
at BOONEVILLE 2S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130415 to 20130421(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) 71 1 51 4 61 3 1.73 0.60 153 88 30
CENTRAL(CD2) 72 3 51 6 61 4 1.19 0.20 120 87 30
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 70 3 49 6 59 4 1.66 0.76 184 84 30
EAST(CD4) 73 4 49 8 61 6 1.96 1.04 213 87 29
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STATE 72 3 50 6 60 4 1.64 0.66 166 88 29
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period April 8 to April 14, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Rainfall
Rebound may be the correct word to describe this past week's weather conditions.
First, after going 9 straight weeks with below normal temperatures, the Commonwealth
finally broke the cool spell and was above normal for the first time since mid
February. Breezy southerly flow for much of the week pushed temperatures into the
70s and at times, low to mid 80s. This came as the state was sandwiched between high
pressure along the east coast and an approaching area of low pressure from the west.
Lexington even broke a record high on Wednesday when it got to a high of 84.
Secondly, the state rebounded from a 2 week dry period, where the state averaged over
an inch of rainfall through the week. Over the period, the west did see the most
rainfall with an average of 1.78 inches. Most of this came over the course of
Wednesday and into Thursday as a line of showers with embedded thunderstorms brought
widespread soaking rainfall across the Ohio Valley. Behind the line, a cold front
swept through the state sending temperatures plummeting. Westerly flow put
temperatures only in the mid 50s to low 60s for Friday and Saturday with patchy frost
each night for mainly sheltered and low lying areas.
Temperatures for the period averaged 61 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees
warmer than normal and 12 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 72 in the West to 75 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 8 degrees warmer
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 50 degrees in the West to 50
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees
warmer than normal in the West to 11 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 89 degrees at PEABODY and the extreme low
was 30 degrees at HARTFORD 3E.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.25 inches statewide which was 0.23
inches above normal and 123% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.78 inches, Central 1.33 inches, Bluegrass 1.10 inches and East 0.78 inches,
which was 0.62, 0.29, 0.18 and -0.16 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at LOUISA 1S to a high of 3.01
inches at MURRAY 1W.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130408 to 20130414(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) 72 4 50 5 61 4 1.78 0.62 153 85 30
CENTRAL(CD2) 72 5 50 7 61 6 1.33 0.29 128 86 31
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 71 6 49 8 60 7 1.10 0.18 120 86 31
EAST(CD4) 75 8 50 11 62 9 0.78 -0.16 83 89 32
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STATE 72 5 50 8 61 6 1.25 0.23 123 89 30
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period April 1 to April 7, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
The Bluegrass State finally saw some warmer temperatures this past week as highs
crept into the 70s for the weekend. Saying this, it was still not enough to overcome
cooler temperatures earlier in the period and Kentucky witnessed its 7th straight
week of below normal temperatures. The week started off with a weak cold front moving
through the area with breezy northwest winds and cloud cover limiting temperatures to
mainly the mid 40s to mid 50s. High pressure then eventually followed with an
extremely dry air mass in place. Relative humidity values dropping into the 20s on
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons were common. Thursday was the only real shot at
precipitation as an upper level trough passed through the region. The main focus was
across the southern portion of the state, where widespread light rainfall was
evident. As high pressure returned over the Commonwealth on Friday, temperatures
returned to near normal levels. On Saturday, the combination of this high to the east
and a low to the west situated Kentucky in strong southerly flow. Highs over the weekend
peaked in the low to mid 70s each day.
Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees
cooler than normal and 6 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 61 in the West to 59 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 40 degrees in the West to 37
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees
cooler than normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. The extreme high
temperature for the period was 76 degrees at BARBOURVILLE 3E and the extreme low was
18 degrees at VANCEBURG 6W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.10 inches statewide which was 0.89
inches below normal and 10% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.06 inches, Central 0.09 inches, Bluegrass 0.03 inches and East 0.20 inches, which
was 1.03, 0.94, 0.87 and 0.74 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at CALHOUN 5NW to a high of 0.52 inches at
BARBOURVILLE 3E.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130401 to 20130407(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) 61 -5 40 -2 50 -4 0.06 -1.03 6 76 26
CENTRAL(CD2) 60 -4 38 -3 49 -3 0.09 -0.94 9 76 24
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 58 -4 36 -3 47 -3 0.03 -0.87 3 74 19
EAST(CD4) 59 -6 37 0 48 -3 0.20 -0.74 21 76 18
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STATE 60 -4 38 -2 48 -4 0.10 -0.89 10 76 18
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period March 25 to March 31, 2013
Well Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
The Commonwealth ended the month of March with its 6th straight week of below normal
temperatures. While the state did see highs back into the lower 60s by the weekend,
it was not enough to offset highs earlier in the week in the mid 30s to low 40s.
Overall, the Bluegrass State ended the week on average, 9 degrees below normal.
Normal highs for this time of the year are supposed to be in the low to mid 60s.
While it was cool, Kentucky finally saw some dry conditions. Only a few notable
systems passed through the state over the course of the week. The period started off
with a surge of snow showers along the backside of a low pressure system moving
through the area on Monday. Although there were some heavier snow bands, surface
temperatures kept any accumulations to a minimum. An upper level disturbance then
passed through on Friday across mainly western and central portions of the
Commonwealth, just before a more statewide event Saturday night. Over the course of
the weekend, the state averaged 0.33 inches with higher totals out west. The rest of
the week was dry with surface high pressure in place and resulted with the state
below normal by a half inch.
Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees
cooler than normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 51 in the West to 48 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 12 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 14 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 36 degrees in the West
to 32 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4
degrees cooler than normal in the West to 3 degrees cooler than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 68 degrees at CARBONDALE ASOS and the
extreme low was 18 degrees at MONTICELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.50 inches statewide which was 0.52
inches below normal and 49% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.66 inches, Central 0.45 inches, Bluegrass 0.30 inches and East 0.60 inches, which
was 0.44, 0.63, 0.62 and 0.4 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.08 inches at FORT KNOX to a high of 1.45 inches at PADUCAH
ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130325 to 20130331(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) 51 -12 36 -4 44 -8 0.66 -0.44 60 68 21
CENTRAL(CD2) 49 -13 33 -6 41 -9 0.45 -0.63 42 63 22
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 49 -10 31 -6 40 -8 0.30 -0.62 33 61 22
EAST(CD4) 48 -14 32 -3 40 -9 0.60 -0.40 60 65 18
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STATE 49 -12 33 -5 41 -9 0.50 -0.52 49 68 18
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period March 18 to March 24, 2013
Well Above Normal Temperatures and Rainfall
Spring was supposed to start on the 20th, but Mother Nature missed the memo. It was
a very cold and wet week across the Commonwealth with temperatures averaging 9
degrees below normal, making this the 5th week in a row with below normal
temperatures. The period started off with a strong cold front pushing through the
region with nearly all locations seeing at least an inch of rainfall. Another
reinforcing cold front swept through the Commonwealth on Wednesday. This was mostly
a dry passage with its main effect on temperatures. Lows on Wednesday and Thursday
night each dropped unusually low with temperatures in the upper teens and low 20s.
Some locations in the east even dropped into the low teens. Normal lows for this
time of the year are in the upper 30s. Other than some weak upper level waves, the
rest of the week remained fairly dry until late in the weekend with the passage of
another area of low pressure. This brought another half inch on average across the
state, which put totals for the week just under 2 inches.
Temperatures for the period averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees
cooler than normal and 6 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 47 in the West to 48 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 14 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 12 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West
to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7
degrees cooler than normal in the West to 5 degrees cooler than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 64 degrees at ALBANY 1N and the
extreme low was 12 degrees at PAINTSVILLE 4W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.98 inches statewide which was 0.94
inches above normal and 190% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.52 inches, Central 2.43 inches, Bluegrass 2.09 inches and East 1.90 inches,
which was 0.41, 1.33, 1.15 and 0.88 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.71 inches at HICKMAN 2E to a high of 3.73 inches at
COLUMBIA 3N.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130318 to 20130324(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 -14 32 -7 40 -10 1.52 0.41 137 64 17
CENTRAL(CD2) 48 -12 30 -7 39 -9 2.43 1.33 221 64 17
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 45 -12 29 -6 37 -9 2.09 1.15 222 58 13
EAST(CD4) 48 -12 29 -5 39 -8 1.90 0.88 186 63 12
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STATE 47 -12 30 -6 39 -9 1.98 0.94 190 64 12
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period March 11 to March 17, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall
The Commonwealth finally put an end to the five week stretch of below normal
precipitation with the help of an unsettled weather pattern this past period. Over
the course of the week, the state averaged 1.33 inches, which was 0.35 inches above
normal. The wet week started off with a slowly progressing cold front moving through
Kentucky on Monday. Averages near an inch were common with its passage. Numerous
upper level disturbances then sparked scattered snow showers the next couple days,
but no accumulations were evident. Dry conditions eventually moved in for the
remainder of Wednesday with highs only getting into the 30s with breezy conditions.
These temperatures helped in leading Kentucky to its 4th straight week of below
normal temperatures. Winds shifted to southwesterly on Friday along a warm front,
acting to put temperatures into the upper 60s to lower 70s by Saturday, but this was
short-lived. A surface low tracking just north of Kentucky sent a cold front through
the area with highs on Sunday only getting into the 40s. Another surface boundary
then lifted from the south on Sunday providing another round of precipitation with
just under a half inch statewide.
Temperatures for the period averaged 44 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees
cooler than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 54 in the West to 54 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 5 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 4 degrees cooler
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 36
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees
cooler than normal in the West to 4 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 78 degrees at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS and the
extreme low was 14 degrees at MONTICELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.33 inches statewide which was 0.35
inches above normal and 135% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.61 inches, Central 1.58 inches, Bluegrass 1.47 inches and East 0.68 inches,
which was 0.58, 0.55, 0.57 and -0.30 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.27 inches at BIG SANDY to a high of 2.95
inches at MADISONVILLE 4S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130311 to 20130317(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 -5 35 -2 44 -4 1.61 0.58 156 78 17
CENTRAL(CD2) 54 -3 36 1 45 -1 1.58 0.55 153 75 18
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 51 -4 34 1 42 -2 1.47 0.57 163 72 18
EAST(CD4) 54 -4 36 4 45 0 0.68 -0.30 69 76 14
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STATE 53 -4 35 1 44 -2 1.33 0.35 135 78 14
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period March 4 to March 10, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
The month of March tends to be a transition period for the Bluegrass State and this
past week was a prime example. The week started off with unseasonably cool
temperatures in place. Highs only crept into mainly the mid 40s to low 50s Monday and
Tuesday before only getting into the 30s on Wednesday. Over the course of Tuesday
night and into Wednesday, an area of low pressure placed anywhere from a trace to 3
inches of snow across the Commonwealth. Higher totals of 2 to 3 inches were situated
in the northern Bluegrass. These slowly diminished to just a trace to 1 inch farther
south. Surface high pressure and upper level ridging then moved in later in the work
week and into the weekend. Temperatures became very mild by Saturday and Sunday as
the state was under gusty southerly flow. As a precursor to a cold front moving
through the area Sunday night, temperatures warmed into the upper 60s to lower 70s
statewide.
Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees
cooler than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 53 in the West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 4 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 7 degrees cooler
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 30
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 0 degrees from
normal in the West to 1 degan normal in the East. The extreme high
temperature for the period was 78 degrees at PAINTSVILLE 4W and the extreme low was
14 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.82 inches statewide which was 0.16
inches below normal and 84% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.45 inches, Central 0.80 inches, Bluegrass 0.69 inches and East 1.34 inches, which
was -0.59, -0.23, -0.19 and 0.38 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.08 inches at CALHOUN 5NW to a high of
2.12 inches at BARBOURVILLE 3E.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130304 to 20130310(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) 53 -4 35 0 44 -2 0.45 -0.59 43 71 22
CENTRAL(CD2) 50 -6 32 -2 41 -4 0.80 -0.23 78 73 17
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 47 -6 31 -1 39 -4 0.69 -0.19 78 71 14
EAST(CD4) 49 -7 30 -1 40 -4 1.34 0.38 140 78 14
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STATE 50 -6 32 -1 41 -4 0.82 -0.16 84 78 14
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period February 25 to March 3, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
This past period marked the seventh week of 2013 with below normal precipitation.
The state only averaged 0.69 inches, with most of it coming at the start of the week
as a low pressure system pushed northeastward into the Bluegrass State. Rainfall
totals were around a half inch with its passage. An upper level low kept the
Commonwealth in northwesterly flow for much of the latter half of the work week and
into the weekend. Multiple pulses of energy swept around this system,
bringing on and off chances of light snow and rain accumulations. Dense cloud cover
stuck with the Commonwealth for much of the week, keeping highs in the 30s. Normal
highs for this time of the year are in the lower 50s. After the cool and dreary
week, the skies finally became mostly clear on Sunday as weak surface high pressure
descended over the state.
Temperatures for the period averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees
cooler than normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 43 in the West to 41 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 12 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 13 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West
to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1
degree cooler than normal in the West to 1 degree warmer than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 63 degrees at ALBANY 1N and the
extreme low was 17 degrees at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.69 inches statewide which was 0.3
inches below normal and 70% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.86 inches, Central 0.6t 0.58 inches, which
was 0.24, 0.38, 0.21 and 0.35 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.27 inches at HARRODSBURG 3N to a high of 1.28 inches at
BURLINGTON 4S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130225 to 20130303(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) 43 -12 32 -1 37 -7 0.86 -0.24 78 60 19
CENTRAL(CD2) 42 -12 33 1 37 -6 0.66 -0.38 63 63 22
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 40 -11 31 1 35 -6 0.66 -0.21 76 59 19
EAST(CD4) 41 -13 31 1 36 -6 0.58 -0.35 62 61 17
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STATE 42 -12 32 1 36 -6 0.69 -0.30 70 63 17
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period February 18 to February 24, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
The Bluegrass State had yet another dry week with Kentucky only averaging 0.85 inches
of precipitation. Although the week was mostly dry, plenty of focus was given to a
low pressure system pushing through the region on Wednesday and into Thursday.
Temperatures fluctuated greatly across the state making for multiple forms of
precipitation falling across the Commonwealth. Cooler temperatures led to a wintery
mix of sleet and freezing rain in western portions of the state and wrapping around
the northern periphery of Kentucky. Areas south remained warm enough for all
precipitation to remain as rainfall. Soon after its passage, a warm front pushed
through the state and put temperatures back into the 50s for Friday. This was the
general trend going into the weekend with surface high pressure providing dry
conditions, clear skies, and temperatures hovering around normal.
Tempehe period averaged 37 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees
cooler than normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 45 in the West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 7 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 28
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees
cooler than normal in the West to 1 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 64 degrees at FORT CAMPBELL and the
extreme low was 13 degrees at CYNTHIANA 8N.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.85 inches statewide which was 0.09
inches below normal and 90% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
1.50 inches, Central 0.80 inches, Bluegrass 0.59 inches and East 0.50 inches, which
was 0.44, -0.21, -0.22 and -0.38 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.04 inches at BIG SANDY to a high of 2.10
inches at HICKMAN 2E.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130218 to 20130224(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) 45 -7 29 -2 37 -4 1.50 0.44 142 64 19
CENTRAL(CD2) 48 -3 28 -2 38 -2 0.80 -0.21 79 63 15
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 45 -3 26 -2 35 -3 0.59 -0.22 73 61 13
EAST(CD4) 49 -2 28 1 38 -1 0.50 -0.38 57 64 13
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STATE 47 -4 28 -1 37 -2 0.85 -0.09 90 64 13
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period February 11 to February 17, 2013
Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
The Commonwealth saw its driest period of 2013 this past week, where the state only
averaged just over a tenth of an inch of precipitation. This made for the 5th week
of 2013 with below average precipitation. Much of the week was dominated with high
pressure in place, which acted to provide dry and quiet conditions. The only notable
precipitation events happened on Wednesday and Friday. The first system had a heavy
band of snow, which gave way to totals in excess of an inch in central and bluegrass
portions of Kentucky, but warmer temperatures led to rapid melting through the
afternoon hours. The other system was associated with a weak surface cold front
extending into the Bluegrass State on Friday, bringing a light mix of rain and snow
showers. Temperatures fluctuated throughout the week, but averaging highs and lows
for the entire period led to temperatures right around normal for this time of the year
in the mid to upper 30s.
Temperatures for the period averaged 38 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees
from normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures averaged
from 48 in the West to 45 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 31 degrees in the West to 30 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 65 degrees at POPLAR BLUFF ASOS and the extreme low was 10 degrees
at MONTICELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.13 inches statewide which was 0.78
inches below normal and 14% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.11 inches, Central 0.12 inches, Bluegrass 0.09 inches and East 0.21 inches, which
was 0.9, 0.87, 0.69 and 0.64 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS to a high of 0.51 inches at
PIKEVILLE 13S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130211 to 20130217(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 -1 31 3 39 0 0.11 -0.90 11 65 14
CENTRAL(CD2) 47 -1 30 2 38 0 0.12 -0.87 12 59 13
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 44 -2 29 3 36 0 0.09 -0.69 12 57 13
EAST(CD4) 45 -3 30 5 38 1 0.21 -0.64 25 62 10
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STATE 46 -2 30 3 38 0 0.13 -0.78 14 65 10
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period February 4 to February 10, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
Unseasonably warm conditions stuck with the Commonwealth for the second straight week
as temperatures were on average, 6 degrees above normal. The highest temperatures
were seen on Thursday out ahead of a low pressure system, where southerly flow pushed
temperatures into the 60s statewide. In regards to rainfall, Kentucky stayed fairly dry
with only a few minor systems moving through the Bluegrass State. The most
significant came over the course of Sunday with the movement of a front through
the area. As the boundary passed through, western portions of the state benefited
the most with just under a half inch of rainfall, but this amount tapered off to
around a tenth of an inch to the east. Although the state as a whole was below
normal for the 4th time this year, Kentucky is still above normal for the year by
0.82 inches.
Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees
warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 54 in the West to 53 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 8 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 7 degrees warmer
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 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 7 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 68 degrees at FORT CAMPBELL and the
extreme low was 6 degrees at VANCEBURG 6W.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.49 inches statewide which was 0.38
inches below normal and 56% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.85 inches, Central 0.47 inches, Bluegrass 0.33 inches and East 0.33 inches, which
was 0.11, 0.49, 0.43 and 0.49 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.12 inches at BIG SANDY to a high of 1.18 inches at POPLAR
BLUFF ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130204 to 20130210(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 33 6 43 6 0.85 -0.11 89 68 14
CENTRAL(CD2) 54 8 33 7 43 7 0.47 -0.49 49 67 18
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 49 5 29 5 39 5 0.33 -0.43 43 64 9
EAST(CD4) 53 7 31 7 42 7 0.33 -0.49 40 65 6
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STATE 52 6 32 7 42 6 0.49 -0.38 56 68 6
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period January 28 to February 3, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall
A strong low pressure system was at the center of all interest this past week with a
combination of warmer temperatures and extreme weather. Earlier in the work week, a
low developed and moved north of the Commonwealth with a strong cold front dragging
behind. Ahead of the front, strong southwesterly flow pushed highs into the upper 60s
and lower 70s through the start of the work week. Throughout the path of the low,
rapid intensification took place and resulted with a powerful line of strong to
severe storms moving through the Bluegrass State. Widespread damage was observed
across Kentucky, with most reports credited to high winds in excess of 70 mph.
Tornados were also a problem. An EF2 tornado was reported just east of Bowling Green
with winds around 120 to 125 mph. Cooler temperatures returned by late in the work
week with highs Friday mainly in the 20s. The last significant precipitation event
for the week occurred on Saturday with an Alberta Clipper passing through the
Bluegrass. Snowfall totals around 1 to 3 inches were numerous with its passage. Total
precipitation for the week was over 1.5 inches statewide, which was just under an inch
above normal.
Temperatures for the period averaged 40 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees
warmer than normal and 14 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 49 in the West to 47 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 34 degrees in the West to 32
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees
warmer than normal in the West to 10 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 78 degrees at JACKSON and the extreme low
was 3 degrees at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.71 inches statewide which was 0.87
inches above normal and 205% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 1.83 inches, Central 1.50 inches, Bluegrass 1.57 inches and East 1.94 inches,
which was 0.93, 0.59, 0.85 and 1.13 inches above normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.50 inches at JACKSON AIRPORT to a high of 2.69 inches
at PEABODY.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130128 to 20130203(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 4 34 9 41 6 1.83 0.93 203 74 10
CENTRAL(CD2) 47 4 34 10 41 7 1.50 0.59 165 72 7
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 43 1 30 7 37 5 1.57 0.85 218 70 5
EAST(CD4) 47 3 32 10 39 6 1.94 1.13 240 78 3
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STATE 46 2 32 8 40 6 1.71 0.87 205 78 3
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period January 21 to January 27, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
The focus for the week was trying to keep warm as frigid temperatures from an arctic
air mass invaded the Commonwealth. Over the early portions of the work week, several
systems acted to pull extremely cool air down from Canada. Most saw lows on Tuesday
morning dip down into the lower teens with some even in the single digits. Highs
Tuesday generally didn't get out of the low to mid 20s. The cold temperatures,
combined with rather breezy conditions put the livestock coldstress index well into
the danger and emergency categories. The only major precipitation event for the week
was on Friday as a low pressure system passed to the south. This brought a mix of
wintery precipitation to the region. Freezing rain was most prominent to southern
Kentucky, with a transition to sleet and even some snow farther north. Ice
accumulations of a quarter inch were numerous across the south. The weekend brought a
return to pleasant conditions with high pressure in place. Temperatures slowly
moderated into the 40s by Sunday.
Temperatures for the period averaged 27 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees
cooler than normal and 8 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 37 in the West to 34 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 7 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 10 degrees
cooler than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 22 degrees in the West
to 19 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3
degrees cooler than normal in the West to 3 degrees cooler than normal in the East.
The extreme high temperature for the period was 52 degrees at HICKMAN 2E and the
extreme low was 6 degrees at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.16 inches statewide which was 0.64
inches below normal and 20% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.17 inches, Central 0.26 inches, Bluegrass 0.03 inches and East 0.18 inches, which
was 0.68, 0.59, 0.66 and 0.62 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS to a high of 0.57 inches at
ALBANY 1N.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130121 to 20130127(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) 37 -7 22 -3 30 -4 0.17 -0.68 20 52 11
CENTRAL(CD2) 35 -8 20 -4 28 -5 0.26 -0.59 31 50 11
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 31 -10 17 -5 24 -8 0.03 -0.66 4 46 7
EAST(CD4) 34 -10 19 -3 26 -7 0.18 -0.62 22 47 6
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STATE 34 -9 20 -3 27 -6 0.16 -0.64 20 52 6
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period January 14 to January 20, 2013
Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
The Bluegrass State returned to near seasonal temperatures and rainfall this past
week. Temperatures were only 2 degrees above normal, while rainfall was below normal
by only around a tenth of an inch. The rainfall producers were mainly felt in the
earlier portion of the work week. The most significant was the passing of a low on
Tuesday night where many areas in central and Bluegrass portions of Kentucky saw a
mix of wintery precipitation. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain were all evident. Warmer
temperatures to the southeast kept most of the precipitation as rainfall. Dry with
mostly clear conditions moved in by Friday as the Commonwealth was under the
influence of surface high pressure. As this high meandered to Kentucky’s southeast
Friday night and into Saturday, winds shifted to southerly and sent temperatures
soaring across the region. Highs by Saturday were well above normal with highs
topping out in the low to mid 50s statewide.
Temperatures for the period averaged 35 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees
warmer than normal and 14 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 41 in the West to 42 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 2 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 1 degree cooler
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27 degrees in the West to 31
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees
warmer than normal in the West to 8 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 58 degrees at HARTFORD 3E and the extreme
low was 16 degCELLO AWOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.73 inches statewide which was 0.11
inches below normal and 87% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.08 inches, Central 0.47 inches, Bluegrass 0.55 inches and East 1.82 inches, which
was -0.80, -0.42, -0.17 and 0.96 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at CAPE GIRARDEAU ASOS to a
high of 2.97 inches at PIKEVILLE 13S.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130114 to 20130120(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 -2 27 2 34 0 0.08 -0.80 9 58 19
CENTRAL(CD2) 42 0 30 6 36 3 0.47 -0.42 53 57 19
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 40 -1 28 5 34 2 0.55 -0.17 76 56 17
EAST(CD4) 42 -1 31 8 36 3 1.82 0.96 212 57 16
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STATE 41 -1 29 5 35 2 0.73 -0.11 87 58 16
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Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period January 7 to January 13, 2013
Well Above Normal Temperatures and Rainfall
Extremely warm temperatures and well above normal precipitation set the stage for an
unusual second week of January. Temperatures for the period were 16 degrees above
normal, but this is nearly an understatement in comparison to the weekend where an
average deviation of 24 degrees above normal was felt across the state. Highs rose
well into the upper 60s and at times, 70, as a near continual southwest flow of warm
air pumped into the Commonwealth. Highs are normally only in the upper 30s to low
40s for this time of the year. Accompanying the warm air was an abundant amount of
precipitation later in the work week and into the weekend as multiple waves of low
pressure meandered through the Bluegrass State. Over the course of the period, the
state saw an average of 2.6 inches fall to the ground. The west was the leader with
more than 4 inches of beneficial rainfall following the drought of 2012. The states
above normal deviation of 1.72 inches was exceptionally high, as the highest
deviation Kentucky saw for the entire year of 2012 was only 1.38 inches back in September.
Temperatures for the period averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 16 degrees
warmer than normal and 16 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 16 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 14 degrees
warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 39 degrees in the West
to 43 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 13
degrees warmer than normal in the West to 19 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 CADIZ 4SW.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.60 inches statewide which was 1.72
inches above normal and 295% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division,
West 4.32 inches, Central 3.17 inches, Bluegrass 2.09 inches and East 0.84 inches,
which was 3.40, 2.23, 1.34 and -0.07 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.24 inches at JACKSON AIRPORT to a high of
6.30 inches at PADUCAH ASOS.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20130107 to 20130113(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 16 39 13 49 15 4.32 3.40 470 70 16
CENTRAL(CD2) 59 17 41 16 50 16 3.17 2.23 337 70 16
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 56 15 39 15 48 16 2.09 1.34 279 58 14 43 19 50 16 0.84 -0.07 92 72 18
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STATE 58 16 40 15 49 16 2.60 1.72 295 72 16
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Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 31, 2012 to January 6, 2013
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall
The Commonwealth rang in the New Year with a weak cold front making its way through
the region. While most sections saw around a quarter of an inch with its passage,
this event was the only major rainfall producer for the week. Most of the other
disturbances were moisture starved and resulted in no significant precipitation.
Surface high pressure moved in shortly after New Years, bringing rather quiet and dry
conditions for a good portion of the week. After going through a wet December,
Kentucky started 2013 with a state rainfall deficit of over a half inch. In addition
to dry conditions, the Bluegrass State also saw cool temperatures as the area was 2
degrees below normal for the period. Highs were commonly in the upper 30s to lower
40s, with lows dropping into the low to mid 20s.
Temperatures for the period averaged 32 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees
cooler than normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous period. High temperatures
averaged from 39 in the West to 39 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 4 degrees cooler than normal in the West to 5 degrees cooler
than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 24 degrees in the West to 27
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees
cooler than normal in the West to 3 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The
extreme high temperature for the period was 48 degrees at ALBANY 1N and the extreme
low was 11 degrees at CARBONDALE ASOS.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.25 inches statewide which was 0.64
inches below normal and 28% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
0.23 inches, Central 0.27 inches, Bluegrass 0.20 inches and East 0.29 inches, which
was 0.7, 0.69, 0.57 and 0.61 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at CINCINNATI to a high of 0.50 inches at TRIANGLE
MOUNTAIN.
Summarized and averaged data for the period 20121231 to 20130106(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) 39 -4 24 -2 32 -3 0.23 -0.70 25 47 11
CENTRAL(CD2) 40 -3 26 1 33 -1 0.27 -0.69 28 48 16
BLUEGRASS(CD3) 38 -3 25 1 31 -2 0.20 -0.57 26 45 12
EAST(CD4) 39 -5 27 3 33 -1 0.29 -0.61 32 48 16
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STATE 39 -4 26 1 32 -2 0.25 -0.64 28 48 11
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