Narrative Summary - June 1996

June 1996 was slightly cooler than normal, averaging 69.0ºF, 0.7º below normal
(69.7ºF). The warmest June averaged 76.8ºF (1992), while the coolest (in
1953) averaged 63.0ºF. No daily temperature records were established during
June.

Precipitation for June 1996 totaled only 0.05 in., 13% of normal (0.38 in.).
The wettest June, in 1950, received 2.92 in., while the driest, in 1986,
received only a trace. Total precipitation since January 1 is 4.57 in., 144%
of normal (3.18 in.).

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.