Precipitation totals

[Boyd]

Just processed six years of precipitation data (all the historical data they have) from the NWS to use on my new Pines site. It will update continuously as you move around the map, like the other data.

Made this map of totals, just for fun. They're cumulative, so you'd need to divide by 6 to get the yearly average. It's pretty low resolution data - a grid of 4km squares - but it was the best I could find and is still interesting IMO.

 

[c1nj]

That's very interesting.
The map really depicts how so many thunderstorms break apart over the Delaware Bay and never make it to NJ.

 

[imkms]

Very cool! Is one coming to show snow totals? Thanks for your hard work.

 

[Boyd]

Is one coming to show snow totals?

Not planning on it. Is there somewhere to find that data? There wouldn't be much to show in the Pines.

 

[bobpbx]

Makes me wonder what devilish fiend is messing with this area. This is fairly close to that army facility just west of Whiting with the tower.

 

[smoke_jumper]

That's very interesting.
The map really depicts how so many thunderstorms break apart over the Delaware Bay and never make it to NJ.

I’ve heard several times that rain goes around cape may. Aparently there is some truth to that.

 

[Boyd]

Makes me wonder what devilish fiend is messing with this area

I find that very interesting as well. Of course, this is only six years worth of data, so it's hard to draw any conclusions. But here are a couple overlays that might be of interest. And it's not just the area you have circled. Less obvious, but there's a magenta area (very heavy precip) immediately Southeast of it.

 

[bobpbx]

Interesting. That's just west of Bamber. I have no idea.

 

[smoke_jumper]

Here’s a short article about the “Cape May Bubble”. Your map shows it pretty clearly.

The Cape May Bubble: Unraveling the Unique Weather Phenomena of Cape May

Nestled at the southernmost tip of New Jersey, Cape May is known for its picturesque beaches, Victorian architecture, and a unique weather phenomenon often referred to as the "Cape May Bubble." Residents and frequent visitors

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