June 2018 Graphical Climate Summaries
Mobile Alabama and Pensacola Florida Area
Joe Maniscalco - Meteorologist/Forecaster/Climate Program Lead
National Weather Service Mobile Alabama
June 2018 in Review - Average high and low temperatures at Mobile and Pensacola posted slightly above seasonal for the month. The coolest day occurred on the 5th where daytime highs were just shy of 80°, due to a wet day which kept temperature in check. One record temperature, a new high minimum was set at both Mobile and Pensacola. The rain gauge at Mobile collected rainfall that was just shy of an inch above normal. For Pensacola, after an unseasonably dry month of May, total rainfall collected in June was well above normal.
Mobile Alabama Area - The average monthly high was 90.9° or 1.7° above normal. The average monthly low was 72.7° or 2.3° above normal. The average monthly temperature was 81.8° or 2.0° above normal. A record high low temperature was tied on the 2nd, 77°. The last time this occurred was in 1998. (Fig. A) shows how temperatures compared to the seasonal normal monthly highs and lows, which are shown by the colored dashed lines. June rainfall measured 6.99" or 0.88" above normal (Fig. B). The total rainfall year to date (Not graphically shown) was 29.22" or 3.73" below normal.
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Pensacola Florida Area - The average monthly high was 89.9° or 1.4° above normal. The average monthly low was 75.1° or 2.6° above normal. The average monthly temperature was 82.5° or 2.0° above normal. A record high low temperature was tied on the 2nd, 79°. The last time this occurred was in 1998.(Fig. C) shows how temperatures compared to the seasonal normal monthly highs and lows, which are shown by the colored dashed lines. June rainfall measured 8.47" or 1.87" above normal (Fig.D). The total rainfall year to date (Not graphically shown) was 31.51" or 0.91" above normal.
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Outlook for July:
Above seasonal warmth is favored to continue over the coastal plain with precipitation favored to also be above normal. (Graphics courtesy of CPC and esri)
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Climate Prediction Center's Interactive Long Range Outlooks
Looking Ahead to the 2018 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season:
Forecasters are calling for a near or above normal 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season. See the news article => NOAA's 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook for in depth coverage. Also included in the link is a brief video from Dr. Gerry Bell, NOAA Lead Seasonal Hurricane Forecaster. The images below show the climatological origins and tracks of tropical cyclones by month along with general climatology of hurricanes/tropical storms combined.
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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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