August 2008 was the 3rd Wettest August in Cheyenne Since 1871
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Cheyenne, Wyoming Since 1871 |
Top Ten Wettest August Months |
|
Rainfall (Inches) |
Year |
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6.73 |
1930 |
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6.64 |
1985 |
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6.55 |
2008 |
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4.33 |
1997 |
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4.04 |
1927 |
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3.98 |
1915 |
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3.18 |
1890 |
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3.12 |
1961 |
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3.04 |
1946 |
|
2.92 |
1957 |
As you can see in the table above, August 2008, with total rainfall of 6.55 inches, was the third wettest August in Cheyenne weather history since 1871. The two wettest August months in Cheyenne occurred in 1930 and 1985, when 6.73 inches and 6.64 inches of rain fell, respectively. Now we know why the grass and weeds grew so well in August!
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