Comparing this summer with last year

Although we have had a little bit of hot weather so far this summer in Louisville, it is nothing compared with last year.  Here are the numbers.

Through July 7......
Days in the 90's this summer:  6  
Days in the 90's last summer:  24

Days of 100 degrees or higher this summer: 0   The highest temp so far has been 93 degrees.
Days of 100 degrees or higher last summer thru July 7:  9 days   highest 106

Temperature since June 1 this summer:  4.5 degrees below normal
Temperature last summer from June 1 to July 7:  5.3 degrees above normal

Rain total since June 1 this summer:   6.77 inches or 147% of normal.
Rain total last year June 1 to July 7:  0.84 inches or 18% of normal.

Drought index:  Last year July 7 on the left and current on the right

This year 0% of Kentucky and Indiana is considered dry.
Last year in early July, Kentucky had 46% of the state in a moderate drought or worse and 20% of the state was in a severe drought or worse.
In Indiana, 80% of the state was in a moderate drought or worse and 30% had a severe drought or worse.
Drought conditions peaked in early August.

Today: temperatures are in the lower 80's at mid-afternoon with dew points in the mid 60's.  This is one of those rare July days with little or no haze and an extra blue sky...... enjoy!