AUGUSTA, Ga. - Summer 2009 ended warmer and drier than the 30-year average. Data from the official weather observation station at Augusta, Bush Field, indicates the summer was 1.0 degree F above average. Though some areas received plentiful rainfall, Augusta Bush Field ended the summer 3.29 inches below average.

Meteorological summer is considered to be June, July, and August.

Weather observations are compared to the 1971-2000 average. Of particular note is that some of our storm spotters reported plentiful rainfall during July and August. The summer rainfall total at Augusta Bush Field is likely on the low end of area rainfall reports.

Here is a rainfall summary for summer 2009 at Augusta, Bush Field.

Here is a temperature summary for summer 2009 at Augusta, Bush Field.

Atmospheric signals for much of the Southeast are not strong enough to make a prediction for autumn. However, the El Nino global weather cycle does suggest an increased chance for a cold and wet winter. For more information on the long-range forecast, click here.