Narrative Summary - June 2006

June 2006 was warmer than normal, averaging 70.4ºF, 1.1º above normal (69.3ºF). The warmest
June (1992) averaged 76.8ºF, while the coolest (1953) averaged 63.0ºF. There were 6 days in June
with maximum temperatures >= 90ºF compared to a June normal of 8. There were 3 days with
maximum temperatures >= 100ºF compared to a June normal of 1. The following daily temperatures
records were established during June 2006:


			New	Old 
Date    Category	Record Record	Year
 26	High Maximum	 104	104	2002  Tied 
 27	High Maximum	 108	102	1992

Precipitation for June 2006 totaled 1.33 inch, 324% of normal (0.41 inch), making it the 5th wettest
June on record. The wettest June (1950) received 2.92 inches, while the driest (2003 and earlier
years) received only a trace. Total precipitation for 2006 (through June) is 5.03 inches, 142% of
normal (3.53 inches).

The average wind speed for June 2006 was 8.4 miles per hour (mph), which was 0.7 mph below
normal (9.1 mph). The windiest June (1983 and 1949) averaged 10.7 mph, while the June with the
lightest winds (1982) averaged 7.3 mph. The peak gust for June 2006 was 45 mph on June 16. The
record wind gust for June was 72 mph in 1957.

The monthly climatological data summaries, as well as other information, are available on the Internet.
Address: http://hms.pnl.gov/

For additional information contact:
Ken Burk373-3215
Dana Hoitink372-6414

Note: The information in this summary pertains specifically to
the Hanford Meteorology Station (HMS), which is located
approximately 25 miles northwest of Richland, Washington. No
attempt should be made to infer meteorological conditions at other
locations from these data.