Who would have believed that we would have ended the growing season with normal rainfall. At the beginning of August we were well ahead of normal and then the rain shut off for much of the county. On the up side the fall harvest is progressing at a very fast rate and is a long way ahead of last year complete. On the down side the pastures are disappearing fast. This is the first year I have ever had to start feeding hay by the middle of October but at least I was able to go 2 months without mowing the yard. We are getting some rain now and hopefully soil moisture conditions will keep improving until time to plant again.
Rainfall – Licking County 2019
| Township | April | May | June | July | August | September | Total |
| Alexandria | 3.49 | 6.23 | 7.07 | 6.46 | 2.45 | .69 | 26.39 |
| Bennington | 3.65 | 4.65 | 6.05 | 4.85 | 2.30 | .90 | 22.40 |
| Bowling Green | 4.05 | 4.45 | 5.90 | 6.95 | 2.75 | .10 | 24.19 |
| Madison | 3.18 | 3.52 | 7.48 | 6.51 | 2.08 | .69 | 23.46 |
| Newark | 3.55 | 6.55 | 7.25 | 6.60 | 2.10 | .40 | 26.45 |
| Newton | 3.00 | 4.80 | 6.95 | 8.50 | 2.05 | .50 | 25.80 |
| South Union | 4.00 | 4.40 | 7.40 | 6.35 | 4.25 | .40 | 26.80 |
| Union | 3.21 | 4.97 | 5.10 | 4.70 | 7.99 | .66 | 26.63 |
| Burlington | 2.90 | 4.40 | 6.76 | 4.46 | 1.60 | .50 | 20.62 |
| Washington | 3.50 | 4.10 | 5.25 | 4.35 | .75 | trace | 17.95 |
|
County Avg 2019 |
3.45 |
4.81 |
6.52 |
5.97 |
2.76 |
.48 |
23.99 |
| Long term avg. | 3.66 | 4.41 | 4.57 | 4.37 | 3.58 | 2.99 | 23.58 |
I would like to give a special thanks to the following individuals and families who graciously devoted their time and effort to keeping track and reporting their totals. Without their help this would not be possible. If you know someone who would like to participate in this project next year, please have them contact the extension office at 740-670-5315.
Rick Black Ed Hankinson Dave Shipley
Larry Coe Kayla Hughes Tom Sorg
Orville Felumlee Jim Kiracofe
Marcy Williams Jeff Martin