FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2025 15
"Understanding the Weather" – A Series by Mel Zeldin, Retired Meteorologist
This past spring has been fairly normal. During May and June,
we experienced a number of days with fog or low clouds which has
just reinforced the nomenclature of "May Gray" and "June Gloom."
Looking forward to the summer months, outlooks for temperature
and precipitation from the Climate Prediction Center are shown
below.
For temperature, in Figure 1, the projections are astounding
with above-normal temperatures for the entire country, including
Alaska. This is a unique projection, and if it is correct, it is an
indicator that global warming is in full swing. Closer to home,
Southern California is indicated to be above normal, but not as
much as areas to our north. Still, this projection would indicate
that we would have some periods of rather hot days this summer.
For precipitation, in Figure 2, Southern California is again
indicated to have equal chances of above or below normal rainfall.
This would suggest that we will likely have some days with summer
thunderstorms, but not unusually more common than a typical
summer. Arizona, Alaska, and the east coast are the areas indicated
to be above normal in rainfall.
Enjoy your summer!
Summer 2025 Weather Outlook
Fig 2. Precipitation Outlook for Summer 2025
Fig 1. Temperature Outlook for Summer 2025
