August 2025 Discussion-OBS - cooler than normal first week but a big comeback to warmer than normal for the last 2-3 weeks

[jm1220]

1 hour ago, psv88 said:

 Crazy how early fall set in this year. At least it’s been sunny 

Yep, even more impressive how fall lasts for 8 months now! 

[lee59]

Reached the upper 70s after a low of 52 here

[MorristownWx]

Best stretch of weather I can remember in a really long time. Next 7-10 days looks great as well. 

[nycwinter]

even though the mornings are cool but wearing a hoodie under the blazing august sun is starting to feel uncomfortable..

[SACRUS]

81 / 46 here. 

[bluewave]

The minimum departure pattern over the last week looks similar to last January. Warmer to the north and cooler to the south. Matching the over the top warming pattern of recent years.

The warming to the north was more pronounced back in January due the strong westerly flow off the warmer lakes.

This event was primarily a radiational cooling one with strong surface high pressure and very low dewpoints. 

[doncat]

August here on si finished up as tied for 5th coolest in 49 years and coolest since 2000. Met summer rain of 7.72" is 5th driest. August rain of just 1.65".

[cleetussnow]

3 hours ago, jm1220 said:

Yep, even more impressive how fall lasts for 8 months now! 

Who knew summer would be reduced to 2 months.  I can tell you, no one.