September is historically one of the driest months of the year in North Alabama, but this particular September was abnormally dry, as it was for the majority of the state.
Huntsville only experienced 2.70 inches of rainfall for the whole month, lower than the 3.5 inches the area typically averages in September. But Huntsville is not alone.
Drought conditions worsen after dry September
This year has included some of the wettest months in Huntsville’s history.
May was the second rainiest month on record at 11.21 inches, just short of the record set in 1983 at 11.88 inches. As well, the total was more than double the monthly average of 4.67 inches…