The state climatologist says it may be time to recalculate average rainfall in North Georgia because of its persistent drought.
Normal rainfall in Rome has been considered to be at least 55 inches a year, but the meaning of “normal” might have changed.
The last time Rome hit the 55-inch mark was in 2003, when 61 inches was recorded, according to the Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network, operated by the University of Georgia.
In fact, for 10 of the last 13 years, Rome has recorded less than 55 inches.
Climatologist David Stooksbury, a University of Georgia professor, says that starting in 1979, the Southeast got less rain than during the preceding three decades.
Stooksbury says for many, “the reference point is that period between the end of World War II and the late ’70s. If we look at that period climatically, that was an abnormal period, abnormally wet.”
In 2008, Rome recorded 47.02 inches of rain.
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