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As it turns out...2009...at least through the end of August...most of central and south central Nebraska...and north central Kansas will end up short on the number of 90 and 100 degree days climatology says we are owed. Not that many are complaining...especially when the air conditioning bill comes in...the cooler summer is hampering the maturation of some crops...especially corn...and utility companies are noticing a decreased demand for electricity.

A large number of our Cooperative Weather Observation sites were more than 50 percent off from the average number of days with at or above 90 degree temperatures...and to find a 100 degree or warmer day you would have had to hang out along the southern border counties of Nebraska or in north central Kansas. Looking back at previous years...the early 1990's come closest to resembling this years "chilly" trend. While September averages anywhere between 5 to 10 days with 90 degree or warmer temperatures...it is doubtful the September final count will bring us closer to the average number of 90-plus degree days we normally experience.

The table below provides a rundown and comparison of 90 degree or warmer days.

Location	90 Degree Days 2009	Avg. 90 Degree Days Thru 08/2009	100 Degree Days 2009	Avg. 100 Degree Days Thru 08/2009
Grand Island	18 days	35.5 days	0 days	7.5 days
Hastings 4N	17 days	40.4 days	0 days	7.9 days
Kearney 4N	13 days	36.8 days	0 days	6.2 days
Greeley	11 days	32.6 days	0 days	3.5 days
Loup City	16 days	33.7 days	0 days	3.5 days
York 3N	11 days	40.5 days	0 days	7.3 days
Holdrege	12 days	42.5 days	0 days	8.1 days
Minden	23 days	40.6 days	0 days	7.1 days
Geneva	13 days	37.9 days	0 days	5.9 days
Hebron	22 days	39.9 days	1 day	7.8 days
Superior	23 days	39.8 days	2 days	6.6 days
Phillipsburg	36 days	53.6 days	5 days	15.0 days
Smith Center	37 days	45.1 days	3 days	13.7 days
Alton	38 days	55.8 days	5 days	17.5 days
Plainville	18 days	39.4 days	3 days	13.8 days
Beloit	37 days	55.4 days	6 days	15.0 days

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