September was warmer than normal. All of the average
temperatures were above normal and the average temperature was 1.4°F (0.78°C) higher. There were ten
100°F (37.8°C)+ days, three above normal. The official rainfall fell short 0.63”
(48.51 mm), and my house received less rainfall with 0.34” (8.64 mm). The
normal is 1.29” (32.77 mm).
The hydrologic water year runs from October 1st to
September 30th. This was the 8th driest year on record.
The Tucson airport recorded 6.69” (169.93 mm), which was 4.9” (124.46 mm below)
the normal 11.59” (294.39 mm).
The prickly pear is dying. Part of the problem maybe that a ground squirrel or other animal has burrowed under it and undermined it's root structure.
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| Ocotillo |
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| Prickly Pear |
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| Saguaro |
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