Kentucky Weather Summary--2002: By: Tom Priddy and Corey Pieper UK Ag. Weather Center --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period December 30, 2002 to January 5, 2003 ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL AND ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES Kentucky ended the new year on an extremely wet note as a widespread storm system including a low pressure center tracking to the north of the state in southern Canada, and a second low pressure center tracking just to the south of the state all connected by a strong frontal boundary sweeping through the area over the course of three days from the 30th of December to the 2nd of the new year. This storm system helped to push weekly precipitation totals well above normal...and southerly flow ahead of this system throughout much of the week had temperatures well above normal for this time of year as well. Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 45 in the West to 48 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 36 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 13 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high and low temperatures for the week were 58 at London, and 20 at Covington, respectively. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.65 inches statewide which was 0.86 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.26 inches, Central 1.97 inches, Bluegrass 1.36 inches and East 0.99 inches, which was 1.46, 1.13, 0.67 and 0.18 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.80 inches at London to a high of 2.92 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period December 23 to 29, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 34 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 40 in the West to 41 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 26 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the past 7 days totaled 0.50 inches statewide which was 0.46 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.47 inches, Central 0.56 inches, Bluegrass 0.37 inches and East 0.58 inches, which was 0.53, 0.46, 0.49 and 0.34 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.09 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period December 16 to 22, 2002 WET AND MILD: Temperatures for the period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 12 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 55 in the West to 53 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from +10 degrees from normal in the West to +10 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 38 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from +11 degrees from normal in the West to +16 degrees from normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.70 inches statewide which was 0.75 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.44 inches, Central 1.96 inches, Bluegrass 1.63 inches and East 0.77 inches, which was +1.44, +0.93, +0.77 and -0.15 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.50 inches at Quicksand to a high of 3.23 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 9 to December 15, 2002 NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION Of note this week, was the passage of yet another winter storm, the result of which was mostly rainfall over the state, but also small snowfall accumulations and ice over much of the northern half of the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 1 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 41 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 30 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation for the period totaled 1.23 inches statewide which was 0.28 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.97 inches, Central 1.26 inches, Bluegrass 1.26 inches and East 1.43 inches, which was -0.04, +0.24, +0.41 and +0.51 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.84 inches at Covington to a high of 1.94 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 2nd December 8th, 2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION The state's first significant winter storm of the season this past week resulted in snowfall anywhere from 3 to 6 inches, with some locally heavier amounts in western parts of the state, as well as significant amounts of freezing rain and/or ice pellet precipitation - especially in areas south of Lexington - through the course of the storm. Temperatures following the passage of the winter storm system fell far below normal, with highs in the low 20s Thursday and Friday, and lows in the low teens over much of the area and single digits in some areas of northern Kentucky on Friday morning. Temperatures for the period averaged 30 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 38 in the West to 37 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 13 degrees below normal in the West to 12 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 23 degrees in the West to 24 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme highs and lows for the week were 54 degrees in Paducah and 5 degrees in Henderson, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.69 inches statewide which was 0.26 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.72 inches, Central 0.86 inches, Bluegrass 0.47 inches and East 0.71 inches, which was 0.28, 0.16, 0.39 and 0.21 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at Williamstown to a high of 1.23 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 25th December 1st, 2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION Some of the coolest temperatures of the late fall season occurred this past week, drier than normal conditions were seen for the second week straight. Despite this, soil moisture conditions across the state remain above normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 45 in the West to 43 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 29 degrees in the West to 28 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degrees below normal in the East. Precipitation for the period totaled 0.10 inches statewide which was 0.83 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.05 inches, Central 0.07 inches, Bluegrass 0.11 inches and East 0.16 inches, which was 0.95, 0.91, 0.72 and 0.73 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 0.32 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 18th to November 24th, 2002 NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL Two rainmakers this week. Tuesday, a frontal system associated with a storm system to our north swung through the state giving much of northern Kentucky light rainfall. Then, by Friday...another front associated with a system to our north swung through the area...however, with this second system, more rainfall was the result as more moisture was available and the parent storm system passed within closer proximity to the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 58 in the West to 54 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to near normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. The maximum and minimum temperatures for the period were 66 and 21 at Princeton and Quicksand, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.21 inches statewide which was 0.70 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.09 inches, Central 0.14 inches, Bluegrass 0.28 inches and East 0.36 inches, which was 0.91, 0.83, 0.55 and 0.53 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Henderson to a high of 0.50 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 11th to November 17th, 2002 NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL Two major rainmakers this week again...one early and one late in the week. The first, who's effects were short lived on Monday, was substantial nonetheless, as it brought rain to a majority of the state, with amounts at and exceeding one inch in a large band from southwestern Kentucky to northeastern Kentucky. The second system brought rainfall to the area over a three day period from Friday to Sunday. Although the system lingered over a larger time period than the first...comparable amounts of rain fell throughout the state. Heaviest amounts were once again seen in central Kentucky. Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 1 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 53 in the West to 52 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 37 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.20 inches statewide which was 0.28 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.45 inches, Central 1.46 inches, Bluegrass 1.22 inches and East 1.65 inches, which was -0.55, +0.50, +0.40 and +0.76 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.20 inches at Evansville to a high of 2.35 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period November 4th to November 10th, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL Two storm systems brought heavy rains to Kentucky this past week which continued the extremely wet conditions of September and October. The first system tracked directly through Kentucky on Tuesday, and brought with it rainfall over the entire state; with the heaviest amounts falling in a wide band oriented southwest to northeast through central parts of the state. The second low pressure system tracked through southern Canada, and pulled a strong cold front through the state on Sunday afternoon and into the evening, bringing not only torrential rains over much of the state, but severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and hail with unconfirmed reports of tornadoes. Temperatures for the period averaged 53 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 58 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high and low were 82 degrees at Buckhorn Lake and 31 degrees at Cunmberland Gap. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.99 inches statewide which was 1.07 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.61 inches, Central 2.45 inches, Bluegrass 2.23 inches and East 1.67 inches, which was 0.62, 1.49, 1.40 and 0.79 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.30 inches at Somerset to a high of 2.94 inches at Lexington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period October 28th to November 3rd, 2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: The 2002 growing season ended in Kentucky this past weekend as temperarures fell into the mid-to-upper 20s over the entire state. Significant rainfall occurred in conjunction with a fairly strong storm system which dumped well over an inch of rain across most of the state in a three-day period from Monday through Wednesday. The rainfall from this storm system brought the state-averaged rainfall total for Sept. and Oct. to an impressive 11.71 inches; the wettest Sept. and Oct. on record. Much of the state received rainfall once again on Sunday as mid-level moisture was fed into the area by southerly flow following the departure of high pressure that dominated the state's weather by mid-week. Temperatures for the week were well below normal for this time of the year, as the previously mentioned high pressure center was of arctic origin, and introduced much cooler air to the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 51 in the West to 51 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 15 degrees below normal in the West to 11 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to near normal in the East. The extreme high and low for the state were 69 degrees at Campbellsville and 24 degrees at Lexington, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.36 inches statewide which was 0.58 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.88 inches, Central 1.23 inches, Bluegrass 1.31 inches and East 1.99 inches, which was 0.06, 0.44, 0.60 and 1.23 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.80 inches at Paducah to a high of 3.32 inches at Buckhorn Lake. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period October 21th to October 27th, 2002 NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL 2nd Wettest September and October in past Century: Rainfall for the state occurred late in the week, and into the weekend as two low pressure systems moved north and south of the state. As a result, a majority of this week's rainfall fell on the northern, and eastern parts of the state, with the heaviest rainfall being isolated to far north-central. Additionally ...last week's low rainfall amounts pushed the Sept. and Oct. rainfall ranking to the 2nd wettest in the past century and possibly the wettest with several days left in the month. Average daily temperatures were near normal for the state despite below normal highs. This was, for the most part, the result of cloud cover inhibiting nighttime cooling, and keeping morning lows above normal for this time of the year. Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was near normal. High temperatures averaged from 63 in the West to 62 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 45 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Maximum and minumum temperatures were 71 and 36 at Bowling Green and Henderson, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.36 inches statewide which was 0.30 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.47 inches, Central 0.13 inches, Bluegrass 0.54 inches and East 0.31 inches, which was 0.21, 0.53, 0.08 and 0.37 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 1.67 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period October 14th to October 20th, 2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL RAINFALL Despite the effects of two low pressure systems, temperatures throughout the week remained steady, and below normal for the majority of the state. The first of the two low pressure system passages provided isolated rainfall to eastern and central Kentucky on Tuesday and Wednesday, while the second system provided widespread, yet light rainfall for the state on Saturday and into early Sunday morning. Temperatures for the period averaged 52 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 62 in the West to 59 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 43 degrees in the West to 45 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Maximum and minimum temperatures were 72 and 31 degrees at Bowling Green and Berea, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.63 inches statewide which was 0.04 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.47 inches, Central 0.48 inches, Bluegrass 0.57 inches and East 0.99 inches, which was -0.22, -0.18, -0.05 and +0.31 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.11 inches at Williamstown to a high of 1.48 inches at Huntington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period October 7 to October 13, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL Temperatures were above normal for the past week but dropped sharply on Sunday following the passage of a strong cold front. A warm front and generous Gulf moisture set up an overrunning rainfall event on Thursday and Friday giving rise to copious amounts of rainfall for the state, with amounts exceeding 2 inches in a band oriented southwest to northeast across the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 69 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 80 and 36 degrees at Buckhorn Lake and Quicksand, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.28 inches statewide which was 1.71 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.63 inches, Central 3.17 inches, Bluegrass 2.44 inches and East 1.86 inches, which was 1.04, 2.61, 1.90 and 1.28 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.36 inches at Williamstown to a high of 3.98 inches at Nolin Lake. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period September 30 to October 6, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL Two weather systems made an impact upon the state last week: the remnants of Hurricane Lili, and a strong, slow-moving frontal system. The effects of both were not felt until late in the week with Lili providing light to moderate rains at times on Friday with winds gusting to greater than 45 mph (Lexington 48 mph), severe weather to north-central Kentucky on Friday, and widely scattered showers to the state on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures were kept above normal through most of the week thanks to southerly flow ahead of the strong frontal boundary and Lili. By Saturday, however, temperatures behind the front had dropped well below normal for most of the state as winds from the north and clear nighttime skies prevailed. Temperatures for the period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 81 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 60 degrees in the West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 11 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high and low temperature last week were 89 degrees at Paducah and 42 degrees at Cape Girardeau, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.55 inches statewide which was 0.13 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.78 inches, Central 0.69 inches, Bluegrass 0.45 inches and East 0.31 inches, which was +0.07, +0.00, -0.20 and -0.39 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at Quicksand to a high of 1.06 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period September 23 to September 29, 2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATUERS AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL The remnants of tropical storm Isidore provided the state with well above normal rainfall amounts on Thursday and Friday as the system tracked directly over east-central Kentucky by Friday morning. For many parts of the state, rainfall fell for 24-hours or more with only short breaks , leaving plenty of mud to contend with in the fields and delaying harvest operations. Some central sections of the state received upto 8 inches of rainfall. Temperatures stayed within a few degrees of normal for most of the week, and dipped below normal for much of the state on Thursday as rain and clouds from Isidore inhibited daytime heating. Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal, and the first time in 18 weeks that the weekly average temperature was below normal. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 57 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high and low this week were 85 degrees at Paducah and 42 degrees at Cape Girardeau, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 3.22 inches statewide which was 2.41 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.42 inches, Central 4.87 inches, Bluegrass 2.79 inches and East 2.80 inches, which was 1.60, 4.02, 2.02 and 2.02 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.51 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 5.56 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period September 16 to September 22, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL AND ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES: After a cool start to the workweek, temperatures trended upward into the upper 80's by mid-week. Following the passage of a slow moving, strong cold front over the weekend, cool temperatures returned. Scattered rainfall events throughout the week ahead of the cold front, resulted in rainfall on four to six days across the state, while more significant amounts were associated with the passage of the front during the latter half of the workweek. Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 81 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme highs and low this week were 92 degrees at Huntington and 54 degrees at Spindletop, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.74 inches statewide which was 0.93 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.24 inches, Central 2.01 inches, Bluegrass 1.22 inches and East 1.50 inches, which was 1.42, 1.16, 0.45 and 0.71 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.38 inches at Covington to a high of 3.32 inches at Bowling Green. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period September 9 to September 15, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL RAINFALL: After starting the week very dry, and with nearly all stations reporting highs in the 90's, temperatures began to moderate by mid-week. By the weekend, a cold front had moved into the area, bringing not only cooler temperatures for the state, but also a good deal of relief in the way of rainfall through the entire weekend. Western sections of the state received less rainfall than did the remainder of the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62 degrees in the West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the week was near 100 degrees in Paducah and Williamstown and the extreme low temperature was near 50 degrees in Quicksand. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.82 inches statewide which was +0.02 inches from normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.33 inches, Central 1.34 inches, Bluegrass 1.06 inches and East 0.56 inches, which was -0.49, +0.49, +0.29 and -0.22 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.11 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 2.35 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period September 2 to September 8, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: For the fifteenth week in a row, the state experience temperatures at or above normal, with temperatures thus far in September soaring at a near-record pace for the month. Most locations reported daily temperatures in the 90's the entire week. Rainfall for the week was well below normal for the state. What rainfall that did occur, was isolated to the north and western parts of the state, and fell early in the week - leaving the later part of the week rainfree. Temperatures for the period averaged 78 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 94 in the West to 91 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was 0.80 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.02 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 0.82, 0.85, 0.76 and 0.78 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown (and most locations in the state) to a high of 0.05 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 26 to September 1, 2002 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Limited rainfall and very warm temperatures continued to plagued the Commonwealth last week. Since the middle of May, 10 of the past 15 weeks have received below normal rainfall for the state as a whole. The first half of the workweek received near normal temperatures but the latter half received temperatures in the upper 80's to low 90's and very muggy conditions. Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 1 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 90's and extreme low temperatures were near 60. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.29 inches statewide which was 0.55 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.22 inches, Central 0.18 inches, Bluegrass 0.42 inches and East 0.35 inches, which was 0.58, 0.67, 0.43 and 0.51 inches respectively below normal. By Kentucky weather station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson to a high of 0.87 inches at Somerset. ====== Kentucky & Regional Weather Data for Week ending Sep 1, 2002 - Summer Format ================================================================================ | | | | Growing | Rainfall | Dev. From | Air Temperature | Degree Days |=================|==============|=================|=============== | Since Last| Norm Norm | Dev.| Since Dev. Weather |Last April Four| Since Last | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1 ================================================================================ (Inches) (Degrees F) Bardstown 0.28 24.34 2.10 +3.29 -1.43 88 63 74.6 +3 168 3199 +299 Berea 0.88 28.17 2.39 +6.61 -1.22 88 63 74.8 +4 169 3252 +258 Bowling Gree 0.09 22.73 5.10 +0.93 +1.92 89 64 76.1 +4 178 3302 +278 Bristol 1.14 13.29 3.20 -5.05 +0.33 85 59 72.5 +1 156 3045 +267 Buckhorn Lak 0.29 18.88 1.71 -1.74 -1.59 89 59 73.9 +3 162 3061 +437 Cape Girarde 0.45 28.63 6.63 +8.39 +3.47 90 61 74.9 +1 169 3356 +178 Campbellsvil 0.76 24.35 3.17 +0.17 -0.96 90 63 74.9 +3 168 3284 +320 Covington 0.14 20.41 1.51 +0.85 -1.50 88 64 75.6 +5 177 2966 +218 Cumberland G 0.55 14.76 2.81 -8.09 -1.06 88 62 74.4 +3 167 3152 +404 Dix Dam 0.51 23.01 2.29 +1.41 -1.22 89 63 75.2 +4 172 3191 +259 Evansville 0.22 20.75 0.84 +1.24 -1.97 93 63 76.9 +3 175 3285 +260 Glasgow 0.31 23.51 3.45 -0.17 -0.19 91 63 76.2 +4 177 3414 +480 Grayson 0.21 18.34 1.16 -2.09 -2.20 88 62 74.5 +3 168 3074 +480 Hardinsburg 0.11 20.20 2.32 -1.44 -1.09 88 64 75.0 +3 171 3242 +217 Henderson 0.00 26.46 3.12 +6.48 +0.24 92 61 75.9 +2 172 3309 +254 Huntington 0.16 17.87 0.80 -2.65 -2.72 89 62 74.4 +3 166 3055 +277 Jackson 0.01 21.42 1.72 -0.36 -1.89 85 62 72.9 +2 159 3080 +456 Lexington 0.61 16.71 2.53 -4.34 -1.00 89 64 75.3 +4 173 3117 +338 London 0.53 16.97 1.80 -3.02 -1.20 86 63 73.3 +2 161 3048 +301 Louisville 0.19 18.87 0.96 -1.60 -2.23 90 64 75.1 +3 170 3205 +149 Mayfield 0.01 14.17 1.66 -7.71 -1.81 92 63 75.0 +1 169 3206 +120 Nashville 0.11 17.26 2.96 -3.10 -0.17 89 66 77.2 +5 185 3458 +217 Nolin Lake 0.11 21.37 4.07 -1.50 +0.66 89 65 76.0 +4 177 3254 +445 Paducah 0.00 20.78 1.72 -0.87 -1.31 93 62 77.2 +3 173 3400 +253 Princeton 0.62 20.83 2.06 -1.19 -1.54 90 56 75.4 +2 167 3454 +337 Quicksand 0.16 20.54 1.83 -1.24 -1.78 88 57 72.9 +2 158 3060 +436 Somerset 0.87 21.83 2.27 -0.77 -1.28 88 62 73.5 +2 163 3100 +261 Spindletop 0.31 13.16 1.01 -7.89 -2.52 89 62 74.4 +3 167 3028 +249 Williamstown 0.07 16.40 0.37 -4.30 -2.99 90 61 74.9 +4 168 3145 +366 ================================================================================ Missing data estimated by Doppler radar, Midwest Climate Service, and UK Ag Weather Center. World Wide Web URL: http://wwwagwx.ca.uky.edu/ Phone: 859/257-8803 ext/245 --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period August 19 to August 25, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Rainfall was below normal for the past week, but at least two rainfall events provided limited amounts for many parts of the state. Hot temperatures in the 90s along with very high humidity occurred three to five times across the state last week. So far this season, days with temperatures above 90 degrees ranged from 29 (Covington) to 52 (Paducah) which is above the normal by 8 to 12 days. Temperatures for the period averaged 79 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal and similar to the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 88 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 71 degrees in the West to 67 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the low to mid 90s, and the extreme lows were near 60 degrees. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.43 inches statewide which was 0.41 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.33 inches, Central 0.63 inches, Bluegrass 0.40 inches and East 0.38 inches, which was 0.46, 0.22, 0.46 and 0.50 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Louisville to a high of 1.31 inches at Bowling Green. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 12 to August 18, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: For the first time in five weeks, weekly statewide rainfall totals were above normal. This much needed rainfall came to the state thanks to a pair of slow-moving frontal systems, one mid-week and one late in the week. The most significant of the two systems came through the area late in the week and, for several sections of the state, it provided at least small amounts of rainfall for two or three days. Above normal temperatures resulted for the state as a whole due mostly to southerly flow ahead of the two systems, but was not far above normal thanks to abundant cloud cover. Temperatures for the period averaged 79 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 89 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 71 degrees in the West to 68 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.39 inches statewide which was 0.55 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.09 inches, Central 1.84 inches, Bluegrass 0.65 inches and East 0.98 inches, which was 1.30 inches above normal, 1.00 inch above normal, 0.21 inches below normal, and 0.10 inches above normal, respectively. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.10 inches at Williamstown to a high of 4.91 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 5 to August 11, 2002 NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: For the fourth week in a row, below normal rainfall was the outcome of the period's weather, and was the result of a pair of high pressure systems dominating the state's weather. The first high pressure system, which exited the state mid-week, was followed by a weak cold front that provided only scattered beneficial rainfall, and was in turn replaced by the second dome of high pressure which moved into the area from the north, providing relief from above normal temperatures, but continued to suppress rainfall. What rain did result from the frontal system and some very limited air-mass shower and thunderstorm activity, was limited to a small area of significant accumulated rainfall in the west-central part of the state, and another area of smaller accumulation amounts in the far western part of the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.17 inches statewide which was 0.68 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.04 inches, Central 0.35 inches, Bluegrass 0.25 inches and East 0.03 inches, which was 0.75, 0.50, 0.61 and 0.84 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Berea to a high of 0.76 inches at Bowling Green. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period July 29 to August 4, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Hot, humid conditions and limited rainfall continued to haunt the Bluegrass state as high pressure dominated the entire Eastern U.S Most locations reported 7 days with high temperatures exceeding 90 degrees and some Western locations equaled or exceeded 100 degrees. Temperatures for the period averaged 82 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 95 in the West to 90 in the East. Departure above normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 71 degrees in the West to 69 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 100 degrees (Princeton 101) and extreme low temperatures were in the low 60's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.38 inches statewide which was 0.55 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.22 inches, Central 0.44 inches, Bluegrass 0.28 inches and East 0.58 inches, which was 0.63, 0.52, 0.67 and 0.40 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.90 inches at Jackson. As of July 29, Central and Bluegrass areas were experiencing MILD hydrologic drought...and the Crop Moisture Index indicated topsoil moisture short statewide with West and Bluegrass areas experiencing "abnormally dry, prospects deteriorating" conditions. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period July 22-28, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the week averaged above normal for the state. Much of the week's temperatures were above normal with the exception the 23rd and 24th when temperatures were near normal as the result of cloud cover and spotty rainfall in the area due to a frontal system propagating slowly through the state. Rainfall was below normal for the week, with one rainfall event associated with the frontal passage early in the week, and a second late in the week resulting in rainfall mostly in southern and eastern parts of the state due to instability caused by very hot and humid air across the state coupled with a stationary front to the south of the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 80 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 73 degrees in the West to 70 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.45 inches statewide which was 0.61 inches below normal and 0.28 inches less than the previous week's total. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.25 inches, Central 0.55 inches, Bluegrass 0.16 inches and East 0.84 inches, which was 0.68, 0.55, 0.90 and 0.29 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.61 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period July 15-21, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the week averaged above normal for the state. Early in the week, temperatures remained near or slightly above normal. Late in the week, following a weak frontal passage, southerly flow resulted in an increase in both temperature and humidity across the state. Rainfall for the period was below normal while heat and humidity lead to the development of scattered air mass thunderstorms through much of the week. The frontal passage late in the week also contributed to beneficial rainfall mainly east. Temperatures for the period averaged 78 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to near normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 70 degrees in the West to 68 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Extremes highs were in the mid-90s, while extreme lows were in the mid-60s. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.73 inches statewide which was 0.33 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.37 inches, Central 0.71 inches, Bluegrass 0.76 inches and East 1.08 inches, which was 0.56, 0.40, 0.30 and 0.05 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.92 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period July 8-14, 2002 NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: Overall, temperatures for the week averaged near normal. The week began with above normal temperatures across the state but with a frontal passage followed by substantial northeasterly flow, below normal temperatures occurred Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Precipitation for the period was above normal for the state with three beneficial rainfall events, two early in the week on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the most substantial of the three, on Saturday as the result of a slowly moving upper-level disturbance to the west of the state coupled with a lingering frontal system. Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was near normal. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 69 degrees in the West to 67 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.29 inches statewide which was 0.24 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.45 inches, Central 1.36 inches, Bluegrass 1.37 inches and East 2.00 inches, which was 0.48 below, 0.25 above, 0.31 above and 0.87 inches, respectively, above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson to a high of 3.93 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period July 1-7, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: The week began with above normal temperatures across the region. As a stagnant high centered over the area began to subside, high pressure to the north of the area provided northerly flow late in the week. The result was slightly cooler temperatures west and central and near normal temperatures east. Due to the influence of high pressure throughout the week, rainfall was minimal, with rainfall totals well below normal for most of the state. For the past 30 days, rainfall totals were nearly 2 inches below normal for the entire state. Temperatures for the period averaged 80 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 93 in the West to 89 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 69 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.22 inches statewide which was 0.83 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.21 inches, Central 0.25 inches, Bluegrass 0.07 inches and East 0.36 inches, which was 0.72, 0.86, 0.99 and 0.77 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 1.82 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period June 24-30, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL RAINFALL: The week began with above normal temperatures and dry conditions. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday recieved beneficial rainfall, especially Central, Bluegrass, and East, due to a frontal boundary that moved slowly through the state. The rainfall coupled with an extended period of cloud cover resulted in near normal temperatures Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Temperatures for the past 7 days across the state have averaged 78 degrees, which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 70 degrees in the West to 68 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs and lows were 91 degrees at Glasgow and 64 degrees at Williamstown, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.78 inches which was near normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.53 inches, Central 0.67 inches, Bluegrass 0.74 inches and East 1.24 inches, which was -0.33, -0.25, -0.14 and +0.32 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.05 inches at Mayfield to a high of 2.33 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period June 17 to 23, 2002 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Cool temperatures Monday and Tuesday especially in the central and eastern parts of the state, were followed by above normal temperatures for the rest of the week and into the weekend. Very little rain across the state for the week. Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was near normal and 1 degree warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degrees above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62 degrees in the West to 60 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. The extreme high for the week was 95 degrees at Paducah and the extreme low was 48 degrees at Covington. Rain for the period totaled 0.01 inches statewide which was 0.88 inches below normal. Rain totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.05 inches, which was 0.86, 0.92, 0.88 and 0.87 inches respectively below normal. By station, rain totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.19 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period June 10 to 16, 2002 Near Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Rainfall: Warm, humid conditions during the first half of the workweek were offset by cooler, drier conditions towards the latter half of the workweek and the weekend. Scattered showers provided benefical moisture to much of the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the state which was near normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 90's and extreme low temperatures were in the low to mid 50's. Rainfall for the past 7 days totaled 0.94 inches statewide which was +0.05 inches from normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.46 inches, Central 1.07 inches, Bluegrass 1.31 inches and East 0.93 inches, which was -0.39, +0.15, +0.43 and +0.01 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Mayfield to a high of 2.99 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period June 3-9, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: The week began with unseasonably warm temperatures and humid conditions, but significant rainfall at mid-week inturrupted field work, and was followed by a brief period of below-normal temperatures. Highs in the mid-to-upper 80S returned late in the week. Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal and 1 degree warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged near normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs and lows of 95 and 54 degrees occurred at Paducah. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.28 inches statewide which was 0.38 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.08 inches, Central 1.02 inches, Bluegrass 1.72 inches and East 1.30 inches, which was 0.22, 0.10, 0.84 and 0.38 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.20 inches at Mayfield to a high of 2.86 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period May 27 to June 02, 2002 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions dominated the Bluegrass weather picture last week as temperatures soared into the 80's and low 90's and the second week straight with limited rainfall. Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees Above normal and 15 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree Above normal in the West to 4 degrees Above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees Above normal in the West to 3 degrees Above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 90's and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 50's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.27 inches statewide which was 0.75 inches Below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.48 inches, Central 0.12 inches, Bluegrass 0.26 inches and East 0.20 inches, which was 0.55, 0.94, 0.72 and 0.78 inches respectively Below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 1.22 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period May 20, to 26 2002 BELOW Normal Temperatures and BELOW Normal Rainfall: Record and near record low temperatures and frost occurred during the first half of the workweek after which a warming trend brought temperatures back to summertime level during the weekend. Rainfall was limited the entire week but the dry conditions were very benefical and allowed agricultural operations to get back on track after an extended period of record, wet spring weather. Temperatures for the past 7 days averaged 59 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees BELOW normal. High temperatures averaged from 72 in the West to 68 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees BELOW normal in the West to 10 degrees BELOW normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 50 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperatures ranged from 9 degrees BELOW normal in the West to 11 degrees BELOW normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 80's and extreme low temperatures were in the low 30's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.15 inches statewide which was 0.91 inches BELOW normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.23 inches, Central 0.19 inches, Bluegrass 0.14 inches and East 0.03 inches, which was -0.88, -0.92, -0.88 and -0.98 inches respectively BELOW normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 0.85 inches at Princeton. ==== Kentucky & Regional Weather Data for Week ending May 26, 2002 - Spring Format ================================================================================ | Precipitation|Deviation| T e m p e r a t u r e s |Air Temp. |==============| BELOW |============================| | Since| Normal | S o i l A i r |Deviation Weather | Last Jan | Since |4 In. Grass Wkly.| BELOW Station | Week 1 | Jan 1 |High Low High Low Avg.| Normal ================================================================================ (I n c h e s) (D e g r e e s F a h r e n h e i t) Bardstown 0.05 26.59 +8.49 69 56 80 37 59.4 -9 Berea 0.26 25.67 +7.33 66 54 83 36 58.8 -9 Bowling Green 0.51 25.07 +3.56 -- -- 82 35 59.3 -9 Bristol 0.00 14.32 -2.62 -- -- 84 31 56.0 -11 Buckhorn Lake 0.00 21.02 +2.35 -- -- 82 36 56.1 -11 Cape Girardeau 0.10 33.73 +13.70 -- -- 85 43 64.0 -6 Campbellsville 0.25 23.99 +2.37 60 56 81 34 58.0 -10 Covington 0.17 21.44 +4.58 -- -- 80 33 57.4 -10 Cumberland Gap 0.00 19.44 -2.05 65 57 82 37 58.1 -9 Dix Dam 0.00 24.52 +5.60 -- -- 81 36 57.0 -10 Evansville 0.00 25.28 +6.79 -- -- 65 37 53.1 -17 Glasgow 0.24 22.96 +1.06 64 57 85 36 60.6 -8 Grayson 0.19 21.33 +4.97 65 57 83 34 55.7 -12 Hardinsburg 0.05 26.16 +5.80 65 60 82 36 58.6 -10 Henderson 0.18 26.84 +7.88 70 63 82 39 61.4 -9 Huntington 0.01 21.88 +5.60 -- -- 83 30 57.1 -10 Jackson 0.00 22.85 +3.76 -- -- 81 38 58.5 -9 Lexington 0.12 20.80 +2.70 -- -- 82 37 59.1 -8 London 0.00 20.87 +1.88 -- -- 82 33 56.6 -11 Louisville 0.09 28.14 +9.22 -- -- 82 36 59.1 -9 Mayfield 0.24 27.18 +4.15 65 57 85 38 59.4 -11 Nashville 0.07 24.63 +3.91 -- -- 84 41 62.1 -6 Nolin Lake 0.20 25.75 +4.60 -- -- 82 36 58.4 -10 Paducah 0.00 30.47 +9.23 66 60 86 42 64.2 -6 Princeton 0.85 28.09 +5.96 72 62 83 40 62.7 -8 Quicksand 0.00 21.87 +2.78 65 57 81 36 55.9 -11 Somerset 0.00 22.96 +2.27 65 55 81 33 54.4 -13 Spindletop 0.00 19.88 +1.78 68 53 79 36 58.6 -9 Williamstown 0.32 20.32 +2.46 67 56 82 37 59.8 -8 ================================================================================ Missing data estimated by Doppler radar, Midwest Climate Service, and UK Ag Weather Center. World Wide Web URL: http://wwwagwx.ca.uky.edu/ Phone: 859/2577381-245 ==== Kentucky Weather Summary: For Monday May 13 through Sunday May 19, 2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND MUCH ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: Unseasonably cool and very wet conditions dominated the Bluegrass state this past 7 days with record and near record low temperature resulting in light, patchy frost across much of the state on Sunday morning (May 19). Temperatures for the period averaged 57 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees BELOW normal and 11 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 70 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees BELOW normal in the West to 9 degrees BELOW normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees BELOW normal in the West to 9 degrees BELOW normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 80's and extreme low temperatures were at record and near record level in the low 30's Rainfall for the period totaled 3.57 inches statewide which was 2.51 inches ABOVE normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 5.49 inches, Central 3.65 inches, Bluegrass 2.86 inches and East 2.30 inches, which was 4.38, 2.55, 1.84 and 1.29 inches respectively ABOVE normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 1.43 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 6.34 inches at Paducah. Unofficial rainfall reports indicated greater than 8 inches south of the Henderson County area. Rainfall totals for the state received since April 1 was 10.98 inches or 3.77 inches ABOVE normal (152 percent of normal)...with many West and Central locations reporting greater than 15 inches of rainfall. For 2001 for the same same time period, 4.34 inches was received which was 2.87 inches BELOW normal (60 percent of normal). ====== Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period May 6 to 12, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: Rainfall continued to hamper agricultural operations as in the past several weeks in Kentucky and much of the Ohio Valley causing flooding and ponded water in fields across much of the Commonwealth. Along the Ohio River, rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches for the past 7 days were common and for the past 30 days has received 8 to 12 inches. Southcentral and southeast sections of the state have received less rainfall. Temperatures for the period averaged 68 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees ABOVE normal and 9 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 78 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW normal in the West to 3 degrees ABOVE normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 58 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE normal in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 80's and extreme low temperatures were in the low to mid 40's. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.53 inches statewide which was 0.47 inches ABOVE normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.28 inches, Central 1.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.99 inches and East 0.86 inches, which was +1.17, -0.10, +0.96 and -0.14 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.20 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 3.27 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period April 29 to May 5, 2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: Above normal rainfall continued to interrupt field activities in most sections of the Bluegrass state...along with cooler temperatures for the past week. For most of the state...6 out of the past 8 weeks have received above normal rainfall. Temperatures for the period averaged 59 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees BELOW normal and similar to the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 72 in the West to 68 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees BELOW normal in the West to 4 degrees BELOW normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees BELOW normal in the West to 2 degrees BELOW normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 80 degrees and extreme low temperatures were in the lower 40s. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.29 inches statewide which was 0.25 inches ABOVE normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.27 inches, Central 1.30 inches, Bluegrass 1.10 inches and East 1.49 inches, which was 0.18, 0.22, 0.10 and 0.50 inches respectively ABOVE normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.33 inches at Covington to a high of 2.73 inches at Bardstown. === Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period April 22 to April 28, 2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: Much cooler temperatures and wet weather dominated the Bluegrass State during the past week and provided many interruptions to field activities. Weekend severe weather brought heavy rain, high winds, hail, at least one tornado and numerous sighting of funnel clouds to the state with one death reported in Western KY. Scattered frost in Central and Eastern sections of the state was reported on Tuesday April 25 (Lexington and Williamstown reported 33 degrees). Temperatures for the period averaged 57 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees BELOW normal and 15 to 20 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 69 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees BELOW normal in the West to 2 degrees BELOW normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 49 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree BELOW normal in the West to 2 degrees BELOW normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the 80's and extreme low temperatures were near 32 degrees. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.80 inches statewide which was 1.82 inches ABOVE normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.41 inches, Central 2.93 inches, Bluegrass 3.39 inches and East 2.48 inches, which was 1.34, 1.93, 2.45 and 1.56 inches respectively ABOVE normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 1.48 inches at Covington and Cumberland Gap to a high of 4.60 inches at Bardstown. For the past 30 days the state as a whole has averaged 6.21 inches of rainfall which was 1.98 inches ABOVE normal. ---- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period April 15 to 21, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Near-record temperatures during the past 7 days created an explosive force of biological activity in the Bluegrass state. Degree days accumulated at a very rapid pace and were similar to the record level of heat units that occurred this time last year. So far...April 2002 ranks as the 7th warmest April in the past 108 years...while April 2001's temperatures were ranked as the 4th warmest in the past 108 years. Most of last week's rainfall occurred on the weekend with some stations in the northern half of the state reporting 1 to 2 inch totals through the weekend. Temperatures for the past week averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 16 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 11 degrees warmer than the previous week. Most stations reported 6 of the past 7 days with high temperatures in the 80's and many stations in the southern half of the state reported all days with that condition. High temperatures averaged from 82 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees ABOVE normal in the West to 18 degrees ABOVE normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 17 degrees ABOVE normal in the West to 16 degrees ABOVE normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.75 inches statewide which was 0.23 inches BELOW normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.23 inches, Central 0.55 inches, Bluegrass 0.93 inches and East 0.31 inches, which was +0.16, -0.46, -0.01 and -0.61 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 2.62 inches at Covington. === Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period April 08 to 14, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: A shift in the weather last week from a cool and wet pattern to a warm and wet pattern provided rapid spring growth across the Bluegrass state. Warm temperatures dominated most of the week with temperatures over 15 degrees warmer than the previous week. The elevated temperatures combined with abundant rainfall yielded a plethora of spring colors with farmers looking for windows of opportunity to get in their fields. Temperatures for the past 7 days averaged 63 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and much warmer compared to the previous week's average temperatures in the mid 40's. High temperatures averaged from 73 in the West to 73 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 53 degrees in the West to 55 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 80's and extreme low temperatures were in the low 40's. Average soil temperatures under a sod cover increased over 5 degrees from the previous week with maximums in the low 60's and minimums in the low 50's. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.86 inches statewide which was 0.87 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Weekly rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.55 inches, Central 2.95 inches, Bluegrass 0.94 inches and East 0.99 inches, which was +1.47, +1.95, 0.00 and +0.07 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.44 inches at UK's Spindletop research farm in Lexington to a high of 5.24 inches at Bowling Green. Since mid-March the Bluegrass state has received over 8 inches of rain...nearly 4 inches ABOVE NORMAL. === Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period April 1 to 7, 2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Drier conditions returned to the Bluegrass state with mostly cooler temperatures. Two very mild days occurred...Tuesday (mid 70's)and Sunday (upper 60's)...otherwise cool was the rule with frosty mornings most days except Tuesday. Temperatures for the period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 58 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 80 degrees and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.09 inches statewide which was 0.89 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.15 inches, Central 0.07 inches, Bluegrass 0.09 inches and East 0.05 inches, which was 0.92, 0.93, 0.85 and 0.87 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.19 inches at Evansville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period March 25 to 31, 2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: The final week of March 2002 was cooler than normal with excess rainfall over the entire Bluegrass state which created flooding and flashing flooding concerns for the third week straight. Temperatures for the period averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 1 degree BELOW NORMAL but 4 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 59 in the West to 60 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 38 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 20's. Soil temperatures at 4 inches under a sod cover averaged in the mid to upper 40's for the week. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.47 inches statewide which was 1.44 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.46 inches, Central 3.15 inches, Bluegrass 1.96 inches and East 2.32 inches, which was 1.34, 2.09, 0.97 and 1.36 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By Kentucky station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 1.00 inches at Covington to a high of 3.90 inches at Paducah. === Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period March 18 to 24, 2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: Heavy rain, and record cold temperatures were the story last week as arctic air returned to the Bluegrass state. Flooding and flash flooding occurred across many sections of the state with doppler radar rainfall estimates of up to 8 inches in the Bluegrass area. Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 6 degrees colder than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 36 degrees in the West to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 70 degrees and extreme low temperatures were in the middle teens. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.78 inches statewide which was 1.74 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.41 inches, Central 2.62 inches, Bluegrass 3.08 inches and East 2.99 inches, which was 1.29, 1.56, 2.09 and 2.03 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.14 inches at Covington to a high of 4.37 inches at the Univeristy of Kentucky's Spindletop Research Farm in Lexington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For March 11 to 17, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL: Mild temperatures and wet conditions on the weekend dominated the Bluegrass state last week. The rainfall ended a 6 week dry spell that had returned Eastern Kentucky back into mild hydrologic drought according the last week's Palmer Drought Severity Index. Temperatures for the past week averaged 51 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 6 degrees warmer than the previous 7 day period. High temperatures averaged from 59 in the West to 62 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 41 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper teens. Most of the state reported 3 days with high temperatures in the 60's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.23 inches statewide which was 0.19 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.63 inches, Central 1.19 inches, Bluegrass 1.30 inches and East 1.79 inches, which was -0.49, +0.13, +0.30 and +0.83 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.32 inches at Henderson in Western Kentucky to a high of 2.48 inches at Cumberland Gap in Southeast Kentucky. Doppler radar rainfall estimates indicated up to 4 inches of rain along the Kentucky/Tennessee border. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period March 4 to March 10, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION: Very cold temperatures in the single digits at the start of the workweek were offset by very mild temperatures in the 70's during the week and on the weekend. Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 58 in the West to 57 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.41 inches statewide which was 0.62 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.54 inches, Central 0.46 inches, Bluegrass 0.38 inches and East 0.26 inches, which was 0.58, 0.59, 0.61 and 0.71 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at London to a high of 0.68 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period February 25 to March 03, 2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 33.5 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 10 degrees colder than the previous. High temperatures averaged from 39 in the West to 39 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from -16 degrees from normal in the West to -9 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 21 degrees in the West to 23 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from -10 degrees from normal in the West to -6 degrees from normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.65 inches statewide which was 0.28 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.01 inches, Central 0.57 inches, Bluegrass 0.51 inches and East 0.53 inches, which was 0.06, -0.38, -0.40 and -0.39 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.24 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 1.20 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period February 18 to 24, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Mild temperatures occurred last week which continued the mild winter for the 7th straight week and since Jan 1. Temperatures topped out in the 60's on the weekend. Precipitation was also below normal for the 3rd week in a row. Temperatures for the past week averaged 44 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL but 4 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 56 in the West to 54 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 32 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.42 inches statewide which was 0.46 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.77 inches, Central 0.37 inches, Bluegrass 0.31 inches and East 0.21 inches, which was 0.18, 0.58, 0.45 and 0.65 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.09 inches at Lexington (UK Spindletop Research Weather station) to a high of 1.04 inches at Paducah. -- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period February 11 to 17, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the past week averaged 40 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. This week's temperatures continued the run of warmer than normal temperatures to 6 weeks out of 7 weeks so far this year. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 50 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 29 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 50's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper teens. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.01 inches statewide which was 0.87 inches BELOW NORMAL and was the second week straight with dry conditions. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.03 inches, which was 0.95, 0.95, 0.75 and 0.84 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Berea to a high of 0.04 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period February 4 to 10, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the past 7 days averaged 38 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL but 13 degrees colder than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 48 in the West to 46 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 30 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid to upper 60's and extreme low temperatures were in the mid teens. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.31 inches statewide which was 0.57 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.07 inches, Central 0.25 inches, Bluegrass 0.39 inches and East 0.55 inches, which was 0.88, 0.71, 0.37 and 0.31 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By Kentucky weather station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson to a high of 0.98 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period January 28 to February 3, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL: Temperatures for the past week averaged 51 degrees across the state which was 18 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 7 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 57 in the West to 61 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 20 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 42 degrees in the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 17 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 21 degrees from normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the low 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.14 inches statewide which was 0.35 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.23 inches, Central 0.96 inches, Bluegrass 0.83 inches and East 0.55 inches, which was +1.41, +0.12, +0.14 and -0.26 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.23 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 2.62 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period January 21 - 27, 2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL: Unseasonably mild temperatures continued to dominate the weather pattern in Kentucky and the Ohio Valley. Four weeks of dry condtions which started during the final week of December ended with a week of copious rainfall which threatened flooding and flashing flooding in many sections of the Bluegrass state...especially in the southern half. Temperatures for the period averaged 44 degrees across the state which was 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 54 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure ABOVE NORMAL high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 15 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure ABOVE NORMAL low temperature ranged from 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.93 inches statewide which was 1.21 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.70 inches, Central 2.67 inches, Bluegrass 1.25 inches and East 2.10 inches, which was 0.98, 1.90, 0.62 and 1.33 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.81 inches at Huntington to a high of 3.40 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 01-14-2002 to 01-20-2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION: A winter storm brushed by the Bluegrass state on Friday and Saturday of last week and provided 4 to 8 inches of snowfall to many areas. Temperatures for the period averaged 35 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 43 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to +4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 28 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.57 inches statewide which was 0.15 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.40 inches, Central 0.52 inches, Bluegrass 0.41 inches and East 0.93 inches, which was -0.32, -0.25, -0.22 and +0.17 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.07 inches at Covington to a high of 1.64 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period 01-07-2002 to 01-13-2002 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the past week averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 47 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 31 degrees in the West to 32 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.20 inches statewide which was 0.52 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.02 inches, Central 0.13 inches, Bluegrass 0.21 inches and East 0.46 inches, which was 0.70, 0.64, 0.42 and 0.31 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 0.95 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 12-31-2001 to 01-06-2002 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 26 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 36 in the West to 33 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 18 degrees in the West to 18 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.24 inches statewide which was 0.52 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.12 inches, Central 0.28 inches, Bluegrass 0.25 inches and East 0.30 inches, which was -0.64, -0.53, -0.40 and -0.49 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 0.47 inches at Bardstown.