August was hot and dry in Tucson. It was the 4th hottest
August recorded and 28th driest August. The temperature topped 105°F (41°C) for 9 days in a row. We
had three record-breaking high temperature days. The records were:
August 8th 108°F (42.2°C)
August 12th 109°F (42.8°C)
August 13th 109°F (42.8°C)
Our average high temperature for August was 100.5°F (38.1°C). This is 3.1°F (1.7°C) above normal. The
official rainfall measurement at the airport was -1.22 inches (-30.99mm), which
was below the normal measurement of 2.39” (60.71mm). However, at my house we
were right on target for normal rainfall. The only consolation to this hot
August was that it was still cooler than 2011, which was our 2nd hottest
August on record.
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| Prickly Pear looks a little less parched |
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| Saguaro |
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| Ocotillo: Lots of leaves |
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| Close-up of termites on Saguaro |
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