Weekly Weather Report

For Farmers and Others

Week of October 27, 2014

From Friendship Farms & Fare

A Community Service To the Local Farming Community

61 degrees at 2:30 AM, October 25, 2014

Historical Average (for 10/24): 83 HIGH, 66 LOW–Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/

The historical average high temperature is now 83 degrees (thirteen degrees higher than the lowest average high [70]).   Our average low is now 66 degrees (fifteen degrees higher than the lowest average low [51]).  The average high and average low are in their annual decline, which will continue through the fall, and then begin a gradual assent in the early winter (late January). 

Note:  For the past few years, our summer and fall highs and lows have typically run a bit higher than historic averages. Thus far this year, the trend has continued.  The higher temperatures stress even hot-weather summer crops.  Our development of seed stock from plants grown in these above normal temperatures may result in plants more tolerant of the increasingly harsh climate.

Weekly Weather Report

Cool and Dry

Last Week (10/18-10/24): We had near normal temperatures this week; some days a bit above, others a bit below normal, but all in the expected range.  Also, as expected, we had very low humidity.  The ground dried quickly, and irrigation was required.  This is typical fall weather for this part of the state – highs in the 80s, lows in the 60s, and very dry.

The highest high for last week was 86 and the lowest high was 81. The highest low was 70 and lowest low was 62.

This Week (10/25-10/31): WU is forecasting near normal temperatures and dry conditions.  Highs will be in the lower 80s and lows in the mid-60s.  A cool front is possible later in the week.  If it reaches us, we will likely have a little rain ahead of its arrival.

Aside from potential rain associated with the possible front, dry conditions will be the norm.  Gardeners and farmers in the area should plan to irrigate most days.

Looking Ahead:  We are now definitely into the dry season, with average rainfall amounting to .06 of an inch per day.  Most days will be dry, and humidity will be low.

Average temperatures will continue to drop. By the end of November, historical average highs will be in the mid 70s degrees and lows will be in the upper 50s.  These are Florida’s fall temperatures, and they will be good for established vegetables. Averages are not good guides, but we are currently running close to historical averages.

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