The Little August that Couldn't

Since the end of the heatwave late in the 3rd, it has rained every day but one, just like August is “suppose to be”. But wait…precip is less than half of normal for the first 10 days of the month. Why? Rainfall amounts have been consistently very light almost everywhere. At the airport, 7 of the past 8 days have had rain, totaling a whopping 0.24". Here at Keystone Ridge, just 0.31".