August 2011 goes down in the record book as being the 7th hottest on record. Every day of the month was spent with high temperatures in the 90's; this was the first time in history that a month of August has recorded every day spent in the 90's These warm temperatures also paint the picture on how dry it was. The month closed out with a deficit of -1.51 inches of rainfall. Only 5.03 inches of rain fell at Jacksonville International. Many areas of Northeast Florida saw only about 75% of their usual rainfall, while Southeast Georgia fared much worse. In fact, some areas saw only about 10% of the average rainfall they expect to see.
The maximum sustained wind was 26 mph and the maximum wind gust was 37 mph; both occurred on August 9th and were not associated with Hurricane Irene.
A normal year, in North Florida, only sees about 42 days of 90 degree readings. So far this year there have been 70 days.
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The maximum sustained wind was 26 mph and the maximum wind gust was 37 mph; both occurred on August 9th and were not associated with Hurricane Irene.
A normal year, in North Florida, only sees about 42 days of 90 degree readings. So far this year there have been 70 days.
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