The Monsoon Rainfall Page

The Pepperridge North Valley's Average Monsoon Rainfall Is: 3.13 inches

3 Day Monsoon Dewpoint Tracker

Outside Temp History Dewpoint History

As of: 3:46p on: 07/31/10 The Temperature is: 82.6°F The Dewpoint Temp is: 69.2°F

Dewpoint Average must be at 55°F or higher for 3 days in a row to offically start the Monsoon Season!!

2009 Monsoon Summary · 2008 Monsoon Summary

THE 2010 MONSOON SEASON HAS BEGAN AT PEPPERRIDGE!

The 2010 Monsoon Season Officially began as of 7/09/10
Today Jul 11th, marked the third day in row with a average dewpoint
reading at 55.0°F or higher, this marks the begin of the season based on older
criteria of dewpoint*, by the newer set date system the season began on June 15th!!



                      Pepper Ridge Dewpoint averages over the last 6 days.

                          July  6th ---- 45.8°F    July  9th*---- 58.8°F
                          July  7th ---- 45.8°F    July 10th ---- 61.4°F
                          July  8th ---- 52.3°F    July 11th ---- 50.8°F

                 The Monsoon also officially started at Phoenix Sky Harbor,as of July 9th

                 The season began on June 15th based on the calendar date criteria!!!

THE 2010 MONSOON SEASON IS ALMOST HERE AT PEPPERRIDGE!

The 2010 Monsoon Season looks as if it could began on 7/11
Today Jul 10th, looks likely to mark the second day in a row with a average
dewpoint reading at 55.0°F or higher, this is based on the older
criteria by the newer set date system the season began on June 15th!!



                      Pepper Ridge Dewpoint averages over the last 6 days.

                          July  4th ---- 52.1°F    July  7th ---- 45.8°F
                          July  5th ---- 46.0°F    July  8th ---- 52.3°F
                          July  6th ---- 45.8°F    July  9th ---- 58.8°F

                 The Monsoon has officially started at Phoenix Sky Harbor,on June 15th

07/22 - First Measurable rain of Monsoon 2010 at Pepperridge fell on July 22nd
The mere 0.04 inches ended a 120 day rainless streak at Pepperridge. (Mar 24th - July 21st)
This is the second longest rainless streak at this station.

07/29 - First Major storm of Monsoon effects parts of the valley primary in Tempe,
Chandler , South and Central Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria and Sun City.
Winds even damaged a section of the roof at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Here at Pepperridge we received only a glancing blow from this storm.
While up to 1/2 inch to 1 inch of rain fell as close as about 5 miles West and NW of this station
Here results were very disappointing with 0.03 inches bringing the month only to a dismal 0.07 inches
With only 2 days left in the month this could be the driest July on record beating last years 0.13 inches

THE 2009 MONSOON SEASON HAS BEGAN AT PEPPERRIDGE!

The 2009 Monsoon Season has officially began at Pepper Ridge North Valley on 6/29
Today Jul 1st, marks the third day in a row with a average
dewpoint reading at 55.0°F or higher, this is based on the older
criteria by the newer set date system the season began on June 15th!!



                      Pepper Ridge Dewpoint averages over the last 6 days.

                          June 26th ---- 55.1°F    June 29th*---- 58.4°F
                          June 27th ---- 54.5°F    June 30th ---- 61.3°F
                          June 28th ---- 54.9°F    July 1st  ---- 60.9°F

                 The Monsoon has officially started at Phoenix Sky Harbor,on June 15th

8/13 - Finally a storm as "NONsoon 2009" continues. A decent early morning storm
produces 0.32 inches of badly need rain as the dismal 2009 season continues
Unfortunately more unusually dry weather is forecast thru next week

8/31 - NONsoon 2009" breathes a little new life at month's end
A evening thunderstorm produces 0.20 inches of badly need rain as the dismal 2009 season continues

9/23 - With only 7 days left in the season it looks like this will be the
Driest Monsoon on record with only 0.69 inches, it has been a disappointing Summer!

10/01 - It's Official Monsoon 2009 is officially over and it was the
Driest Monsoon on record with only 0.69 inches the prior driest Monsoon was 2002 with 1.28 inches

The 2008 Monsoon Has Began at Pepper Ridge North Valley
Based on the dewpoint criteria which has to have average 55°F or above for 3 days in a row
This criteria was met on July 5th which means the Monsoon began on July 3rd
HOWEVER based on the new Method of preset dates the Monsoon began on June 15th!!

THE 2008 MONSOON SEASON HAS BEGAN AT PEPPERRIDGE!

Yesterday July 5th, marked the third day in a row with a Dewpoint average at 55.0°F or above,
which means based on criteria for dewpoint averages*
the Monsoon began three days ago on July 3rd. Last years season began on July 8th.



                      Pepper Ridge Dewpoint averages over the last 6 days.

                          June 30th ---- 53.4°F    July 3rd* ---- 58.0°F
                          July 1st  ---- 53.5°F    July 4th  ---- 60.9°F
                          July 2nd  ---- 53.3°F    July 5th  ---- 59.9°F

                 The Monsoon has officially started at Phoenix Sky Harbor,on June 15th

1st Decent Storm of Monsoon 2008 produces 1.07 inches
On July 11th and 12thh with a peak Wind Gust of 25 Mph at 8pm on July 11th.

2nd Decent Storm of Monsoon 2008 produces 0.85 inches
On Aug 7th with a peak Wind Gust of 37 Mph at 9pm.

3rd Decent Storm of Monsoon 2008 produces 0.99 inches
On Aug 25th with a peak Wind Gust of 26 Mph at 7:55pm.

4th Decent Storm of Monsoon 2008 produces 0.21 inches
On Aug 28th with a peak Wind Gust of 37 Mph at 9pm.
The Brunt of the storm hit S.E. of this location in Tempe/Mesa and Central Phoenix.
A 75 Mph Gust was recorded at Sky Harbor Severe ThunderStorm details.
Daily lightning totals were alltime records with 94,333 lightning Flashes or Strikes,
including 553 nearby strokes The total stroke count from those flashes was 231,460 strokes

The storm lasted into the Early hours of 8/29
and produced an additional 0.17 inches and Pea Size Hail Shortly after midnight

The complete summary of the 2007 Monsoon Season can be found at
the following link: 2007 Monsoon Summary Page

**Monsoon Rainfall for Pepper Ridge # 1 North Valley Phoenix**
YEAR	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	MAX MNTH	MIN MNTH	MNTLY AVG
JUN	0.00	0.00	0.07*	0.96	0.01	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.02	0.05*	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.96	0.00	0.11*
JUL	0.34	0.95	4.03	0.13	0.33	1.92	0.44	0.47	2.62	1.12	1.63	1.32	0.13	0.07	4.03	0.13	1.25
AUG	1.33	0.48	1.30	2.65	0.94	0.07	1.84	0.91	2.15	1.89	0.07	2.85	0.54	----	2.85	0.07	1.30
SEP	0.27	0.60	0.77	0.01	0.00	1.14	0.29	0.85	0.32	5.24	0.02	0.02	0.02	----	5.24	0.00	0.47
Min Month	0.00	0.00	0.07	0.01	0.01	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.02	0.45	0.02	0.02	0.02	0.00	0.96	0.13	0.69 season
Max Month	1.33	0.95	4.03	2.65	0.94	1.92	1.84	0.91	2.62	5.24	1.63	2.85	0.54	0.07	5.24	0.02	8.25 season
Avg/Totals	1.94	2.03	6.10	3.75	1.28	3.14	2.57	2.23	5.11	8.25	1.72	4.19	0.69	0.07	----	----	3.13

Monsoon Normals are based on the years 1997- 2005

*0.07 in 1999 & 0.05 in 2006 Fell Before Jun 15 and is not included in Monsoon Totals


                                         TOP 5 WETEST MONSOONS:

                                      	 RANK:    YEAR:     PRECIP:                                                    
                                      	 =====   ======     ======                                                     
                                       	   1      2006       8.25                                                 
                                           2      1999       6.10                                                     
 					   3      2005       5.11                                                     
					   4      2008       4.19                                                    
					   5      2000       3.75
                                           6      2002       3.14
                                           7      2003       2.57                                                


					TOP 5 DRIEST MONSOONS


                                      	 RANK:    YEAR:     PRECIP:                                                    
				      	 =====   ======     ======                                                      
					   1      2010       0.07*
                                           2      2009       0.69
                                           3	  2001       1.28     
					   4      2007       1.72                                                     
					   5      1997       1.94                                                     
					   6      1998       2.03                                                     
					   7      2004       2.23							    

                                            *Todate as of 07/29/10

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The Pepperridge North Valley's Average Monsoon Rainfall Is: 3.13 inches

3 Day Monsoon Dewpoint Tracker

Dewpoint Average must be at 55°F or higher for 3 days in a row to offically start the Monsoon Season!!

THE 2010 MONSOON SEASON HAS BEGAN AT PEPPERRIDGE!

The 2010 Monsoon Season Officially began as of 7/09/10 Today Jul 11th, marked the third day in row with a average dewpoint reading at 55.0°F or higher, this marks the begin of the season based on older criteria of dewpoint*, by the newer set date system the season began on June 15th!!

THE 2010 MONSOON SEASON IS ALMOST HERE AT PEPPERRIDGE!

The 2010 Monsoon Season looks as if it could began on 7/11 Today Jul 10th, looks likely to mark the second day in a row with a average dewpoint reading at 55.0°F or higher, this is based on the older criteria by the newer set date system the season began on June 15th!!

07/22 - First Measurable rain of Monsoon 2010 at Pepperridge fell on July 22nd The mere 0.04 inches ended a 120 day rainless streak at Pepperridge. (Mar 24th - July 21st) This is the second longest rainless streak at this station.

THE 2009 MONSOON SEASON HAS BEGAN AT PEPPERRIDGE!

The 2009 Monsoon Season has officially began at Pepper Ridge North Valley on 6/29 Today Jul 1st, marks the third day in a row with a average dewpoint reading at 55.0°F or higher, this is based on the older criteria by the newer set date system the season began on June 15th!!

8/13 - Finally a storm as "NONsoon 2009" continues. A decent early morning storm produces 0.32 inches of badly need rain as the dismal 2009 season continuesUnfortunately more unusually dry weather is forecast thru next week

8/31 - NONsoon 2009" breathes a little new life at month's end A evening thunderstorm produces 0.20 inches of badly need rain as the dismal 2009 season continues

9/23 - With only 7 days left in the season it looks like this will be the Driest Monsoon on record with only 0.69 inches, it has been a disappointing Summer!

10/01 - It's Official Monsoon 2009 is officially over and it was the Driest Monsoon on record with only 0.69 inches the prior driest Monsoon was 2002 with 1.28 inches

THE 2008 MONSOON SEASON HAS BEGAN AT PEPPERRIDGE!

Yesterday July 5th, marked the third day in a row with a Dewpoint average at 55.0°F or above, which means based on criteria for dewpoint averages* the Monsoon began three days ago on July 3rd. Last years season began on July 8th.

1st Decent Storm of Monsoon 2008 produces 1.07 inches On July 11th and 12thh with a peak Wind Gust of 25 Mph at 8pm on July 11th.

2nd Decent Storm of Monsoon 2008 produces 0.85 inches On Aug 7th with a peak Wind Gust of 37 Mph at 9pm.

3rd Decent Storm of Monsoon 2008 produces 0.99 inches On Aug 25th with a peak Wind Gust of 26 Mph at 7:55pm.

The storm lasted into the Early hours of 8/29 and produced an additional 0.17 inches and Pea Size Hail Shortly after midnight

The complete summary of the 2007 Monsoon Season can be found at the following link: 2007 Monsoon Summary Page

Monsoon Rainfall for Pepper Ridge # 1 North Valley Phoenix

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TOP 5 DRIEST MONSOONS

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