Mid-point of summer Half of summers have the hottest weather before these dates and half have the hottest after these dates based on history.
By Kirk Mellish
At the half way point of “Meteorological Summer” (June 1-September 1) the Southeast region of the country has experienced temperatures that have been normal to slightly above normal on average compared to the 30-year climate normals. But interestingly so far summer 2020 has been cooler than the average summer of the past 10 years:
First half of summer 2020 1-2 degrees cooler than the past decade in much of the South.
Rainfall thus far for the summer has been near-average for most of the area, but the recent increase in heat and decrease in storm coverage has allowed some spotty dry areas to develop:
8-14 Day NOAA/NWS Outlook:
Georgia drought monitor Mostly normal soil moisture.
LOOKING AHEAD
6-10 Day NOAA/NWS Outlook:
6-10 day outlook NOAA/NWS NOAA/NWS 6-10 day outlook.
NOAA/NWS 8-14 day NWS Outlook
AUGUST:
NOAA/NWS Outlook 30-day NWS Outlook for August.
International model blend August temps The Blend of international models temperature departure from normal outlook for August.
International model blend August rainfall Blend of international models rainfall departure from normal for August.
Temp August-October International models Blend of international models temp departure from normal August-Sept-October average.
International models blend August-October Blend of international models average rainfall departure from normal August-Sept-October.
NOAA/CPC Outlook September-November NOAA/CPC Outlook for Sept-October-November.