July 2019 Climate Summaries
Mobile Alabama and Pensacola Florida Area
Joe Maniscalco - Meteorologist/Forecaster/Climate Program Lead
National Weather Service Mobile Alabama
August 8, 2019
July 2019 in Review - High temperatures for the Mobile area averaged 5.6 degrees above normal the first ten days of the month, including the occurrence of two record highs during the same period, before trending closer to seasonal normal the remainder of the month. Meanwhile, high temperatures averaged 7.7 degrees above normal for the Pensacola area the first eight days of the month which included five straight days of record heat, before trending closer to seasonal normal the remainder of the month. A short period during the middle of the month saw night-time lows well above normal for both sites. Despite Hurricane Barry bringing heavy rains to the Mobile area on the 13th, the monthly rainfall totals were recorded as a deficit compared to normal. The Pensacola area also observed below normal rainfall totals. Short-term drought (typically spanning 6 months or less is in place over southeast Alabama). The main impacts are to agriculture and grasslands. For more information on drought conditions see the drought information link in the outlook section below.
Mobile Alabama Area - The average monthly high of 92.3° was 1.3° above normal. The average monthly low of 73.9° was 1.2° above normal. The average monthly temperature of 83.1° was 1.3° above normal. Mobile saw 2 record temperatures. A record high temperature of 99° on the 5th broke the previous record of 98°on this date occurring back in 1921. A record high temperature of 100° on the 6th broke the previous record of 99°on this date occurring way back in 1877.
(Fig. A) shows how the Mobile area temperatures compared to the seasonal normal monthly highs and lows, which are shown by the colored dashed lines. July's total rainfall (Fig. B) measured 6.24" or 1.01" below normal. Over half of the monthly amount, 3.78" on the 13th was provided by Hurricane Barry alone. 2019's accumulated rainfall ending July 31st stands at 6.02" below seasonal normal.
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Pensacola Florida Area - The average monthly high of 92.2° was 2.3° above normal. The average monthly low of 76.0° was 1.5° above normal. The average monthly temperature of 84.1° was 1.9° above normal. Five straight days of record heat occurred the first part of the month. A record high of 97° on the 4th tied the previous record on this date in 1992. A record high temperature of 101° on the 5th broke the previous record of 99°on this date occurring in 1998. A record high temperature of 102° on the 6th broke the previous record of 99°on this date occurring in 1998. A record high temperature of 100° on the 7th tied the previous record on this date occurring in 2000. A record high temperature of 98° on the 8th tied the previous record on this date occurring in 1980.
(Fig. C) shows how the Pensacola area temperatures compared to the seasonal normal monthly highs and lows, which are shown by the colored dashed lines. Pensacola area rainfall (Fig. D) measured 4.73" or 2.68" below normal. 2019's accumulated rainfall ending July 31st indicates a substantial deficit by a little under 11 inches below the seasonal normal.
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August Climatology and Outlooks:
The long term weather outlook favors an unseasonably warm pattern along the central Gulf coast while equal chances of above or below normal rainfall is favored for August. We begin to move into the climatological peak of tropical cyclone activity this month. An end to El Niño could boost hurricane activity. In the August update, NOAA predicts an increased chance of above-normal hurricane activity through the remainder of the season. Links to the outlook and tropical climatology are provided below.
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Climate Prediction Center's Interactive Long Range Outlooks
Additional Climate Links:
The links below are intended to provide additional climate information, education and outlooks. The National Weather Service Mobile Alabama's Climate and Past Weather page provides climate data at your fingertips for many observation points in the local forecast area by accessing the NOWData tab as well as many other climate resources. The Climate Prediction Center Link provides short and longer range climatic outlooks and education about the larger scale global circulations that impact temperatures and weather. With the large agriculture and farming presence along the central Gulf coast, the Drought Monitor link provides updates on drought trends and impacts. Another very helpful resource is the Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow (CoCoRaHS) network, which is a large group of volunteers working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow). The aim of CoCoRaHS is to provide the highest quality data for natural resource, education and research applications. You can be a part of the CoCoRaHS team by becoming a volunteer rainfall observer. To learn more click on the CoCoRaHS link below.
National Weather Service Mobile AL Climate and Past Weather
Climate Prediction Center (CPC)
CoCoRaHS Network Water Year Summaries
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Contact: Joe Maniscalco, WFO Mobile, AL at joe.maniscalco@noaa.gov
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