Near normal temperatures and record amounts of rain. 
(28 JUL to 03 AUG) 

Precipitation for the period was 4.70”. +3.93” above normal for the period. 
Cal yr 26.52, +2.45” above annual seasonal normal.

Evaporation: 0.92”    
Water Balance for July: -4.01” deficit
Water Balance from 4/12 to date: +0.92” surplus  
 
Soil Moisture 4” Depth: 48.9 cb – Normal. Change of +151.1 cb
Soil Moisture 8” Depth: 72.7 cb – Normal to Dry. Change of +127.3 cb

Temperatures averaged 73.9 degrees, +0.1 above normal for the period.  

Soil temperatures, for the period, at 2” have averaged 67.9 degrees, 4” average is 69.3 degrees, 8” average is 71.3. degrees and 20” average is 70.3 degrees. -1.5 overall decrease, on average, from the previous period. 
Normal and very wet week. Set one two daily rainfall records on 7/28 at 1.44” and on 8/1 with 2.51”.

Soil moisture improved dramatically at  4”  at 8” back into the normal range, but will see if it holds steady or dries out.

Lawns are going dormant but turning green in spots with the heavy rains. Some trees are very stressed and losing leaves. Day lilies are in bloom and summer hibiscus continue to grow and planter cherry tomatoes are ripening with 10 or so per day being harvested. 

Bird activity now is mainly sparrows, some doves, occasional robins. Squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits are out and feeding on grass and seed overspill from bird feeder.