The run of unseasonable cool temperatures this week got us close to tying records but we didn't quite get there. Highs were 7°-14° below normal from Tuesday to Friday and lows were 9°-13° below normal. The week only saw one day with measurable precipitation on Monday, which was the warmest day of the week. Sunday was the last time temperatures were above normal. Here's a look back at this weeks observations.
| DATE | ACTUAL HIGH TEMP |
RECORD COOLEST HIGH |
AVERAGE HIGH TEMP |
DEPARTURE FROM NORMAL |
ACTUAL LOW TEMP |
RECORD LOW TEMP |
AVERAGE LOW TEMP |
DEPARTURE FROM NORMAL |
ACTUAL AVG TEMP |
NORMAL AVG TEMP |
DEPARTURE FROM NORMAL |
ACTUAL DAILY PRECIP |
AVG DAILY PRECIP |
JULY TOTAL PRECIP |
JULY AVG PRECIP |
DEPARTURE FROM NORMAL |
| JULY 13 | 84° | 64° | 85° | -1° | 72° | 49° | 66° | +6° | 78° | 76° | +2° | 0.00" | 0.17" | 0.55" | 2.06" | -1.51" |
| JULY 14 | 85° | 70° | 85° | -0° | 65° | 48° | 66° | -1° | 75° | 76° | -1° | 0.39" | 0.16" | 0.94" | 2.22" | -1.28" |
| JULY 15 | 71° | 70° | 85° | -14° | 56° | 51° | 66° | -10° | 64° | 76° | -12° | 0.00" | 0.17" | 0.94" | 2.39" | -1.45" |
| JULY 16 | 72° | 71° | 85° | -13° | 53° | 49° | 66° | -13° | 63° | 76° | -13° | 0.00" | 0.15" | 0.94" | 2.54" | -1.60" |
| JULY 17 | 77° | 74° | 85° | -8° | 53° | 51° | 66° | -13° | 65° | 75° | -10° | 0.00" | 0.15" | 0.94" | 2.69" | -1.75" |
| JULY 18 | 78° | 71° | 85° | -7° | 57° | 51° | 66° | -9° | 68° | 75° | -7° | 0.00" | 0.15" | 0.94" | 2.84" | -1.90" |
We had the coolest 1st 17 days of month in 54 years! The average temperature was 70.6° which was 5.2° below normal!
Soils are drying up, we need some rain! 0.94" for the month is nearly 2" below normal & ranks as the 32nd driest July to date
We still have 12 days of weather observations to get through. Despite the fairly dry month we missed the top ten list of driest July's by 0.04". Its unlikely we will go the rest of the month without any more measurable precipitation but recently in July 2011 and July 2012 the month saw less than inch putting them in the top ten list for driest July with 2011 ranked #1. Overall for the year, we are still above normal but we are getting ready to slip into the red in the days ahead.
Only 2 out of the past 10 days have seen rain and this weekend we'll remain dry just missing the wet weather East and South of us. This changes next weekend. Most of Western U.S. have been baking in some unusual summer heat with records being tied or broken in California, Nevada and Arizona for some of their warmest nights they've seen in a few decades. There are some indications that the heat will migrate east into central U.S. Could this bring us our 1st potential 90 of the year to Indianapolis? Some concerns exists as the humidity will rise. We'll have a 50/50 shot as the soils are dry but sometimes heavy air really slows down those rising temperatures. Also, we will re-introduce storm chances as well. Not all factors will be favorable but at the same time will be possible. The last time Indianapolis saw a 90 was 310 days on September 11, 2013. Only 5x since weather records began in 1871 has we've gotten this deep into the year without a 90. The average date for the 1st 90 is June 14. We are over a month overdue. Here's the latest 1st 90° dates or lack of & the total number of 90s for those years.
(1) None in 2004. Highest temp that year was 89°.
(2) July 30, 1961 (12 Days)
(3) August 6, 1979 (4 Days)
(4) August 9, 2000 (5 Days)
(5) Sept, 1, 1960 (6 Days)
WEEKEND
Most of us stay dry this weekend with the exception of a few far southern and far eastern areas of the state Saturday. Temperatures will warm into the lower 80s under partially sunny skies. Dew Points will slowly begin to rise but most of the weekend will be bearable. You may not notice the difference especially on Saturday. Outdoor plans are a go!
NEXT WEEK
Humidity soars to oppressive levels as temperatures rise into the mid to upper 80s flirting with 90s. You'll need to re-familiarize yourself with HEAT SAFETY TIPS. Drink Plenty of Water and Stay Cool! We look to start the week on Monday fairly dry with very low convective potential for Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday will be the greatest chances for thunderstorms. Another pullback in temperatures may be in store for us on Thursday and Friday of next week associated with a cold front. Will be more clear in the coming days.
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