Thirteen Days Of Measurable Rain In South Plainfield This Month

Earlier this year, the weather throughout much of the Garden State was very dry causing numerous brush fires and even talks of drought.

For almost the entire first four months of 2012, there had been just 3.9 inches of rain here in Northwestern Middlesex County. The month of March only saw 0.56 inches of rain while no rain fell for the first four weeks or so of April.

Red Flag Warnings and Fire Dangers were on the increase, and fires were breaking out in great numbers across New Jersey. Most notably, fires developed in the Pine Barrens and near the Meadowlands. However, over the past five plus weeks things have changed for the better, and that has brought some much needed relief to residents.

Since late April, there has been 4.83 inches of rain. Almost an entire inch more than nearly the first four months of this year. A good chunk of that has come during the month of May. To date, there has been 13 days of measurable rainfall in Northwestern Middlesex County. Total rain for the month of May 2012 in South Plainfield has been 3.45 inches.

The largest rainfall this month occurred on May 21st when 1.44 inches of rain fell. More could be on the way this week as thunderstorms are possible on Monday and Tuesday.