Narrative Summary - September 1995

September 1995 was warmer than normal, averaging 70.0ºF, 4.3º above normal
(65.7ºF). This was the 5th warmest September on record. the warmest averaged
72.4ºF (1990), while the coolest averaged 58.8ºF (1985). The period from
September 9-19 averaged 8.2ºF above normal. The following daily temperature
records were established during the month:
New Old
DateCategory RecordRecord Year
3High Minimum 7167 1955
14High Maximum 9394 1975

Pecipitation for September 1995 totaled 0.79 inches, 255% of normal
(0.31 inches), and was the 6th wettest September on record. The wettest
September received 2.72 inches (1947), while the driest received no rainfall
(1991).

Total precipitation since January 1, 1995 is 8.08 inches, 205% of normal
(3.94 inches). This has been the wettest first 9 months of the year on
record. The wettest was in 1950 with 7.47 inches.

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.