Narrative Summary - June 1995

June 1995 was cooler than normal, averaging 68.2ºF, 1.5º below normal
(69.7ºF). The period from June 5-21 averaged 6.6º below normal. The warmest
June averaged 76.8ºF (1992), while the coolest (in 1953) averaged 63.0ºF. The
following daily temperature records were established during the month

New Old
DateCategory RecordRecord Year
6Low Maximum 5762 1951
14Low Maximum 6667 1965
19Low Maximum 6369 1953

Precipitation for June 1995 was more two times the monthly normal.
Total June precipitation was 0.77 inches, 203% of normal (0.38 inches)

Total precipitation since January 1, 1995 is 6.88 inches, 216% of normal
through June (3.18 inches), and more than the normal annual total of
6.26 inches. This has been the second settest first six months of the year
on record, with 1950 having received 7.39 inches during the January
through June period.

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.