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Lawn Watering Recommendations - August 29th-September 4th
Monday, August 29, 2022

August 29th-September 4th

Local weather data combined with plant water needs are used to develop a general watering guide to assist the community with scheduling their sprinklers throughout the summer months. Recommendations are updated weekly during the summer months.

Tip of the Week

Tip of the Week for August 29th-September 4th

Install low-flow aerators and showerheads in your house to reduce your overall water usage.


 
Weekly Watering Recommendations

Watering Recommendations for the Week of 
August 29th-September 4th
 
Overview
 

Temperatures for this week will be slightly warmer than last week, with highs near 103. Supplemental irrigation will be needed, so follow the weekly watering guide below to apply the appropriate amount of water. 

  • If you are unsure whether your landscape needs water, try using a soil moisture meter to check to see if there is still water in the soil. You can pick one up for FREE in our office.
 
   
     Weekly Watering Needs 1.52 inches/week for lawn and 0.76 inches per week for water-wise plants. To apply this amount of water, follow the sample watering guide below. 
   
 
     
     Lawn Watering with Sprays or Rotors

 
     Standard pop-up sprays  60 minutes for the week
     Standard rotating sprinklers  146 minutes for the week
     Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators)  228 minutes for the week
   
   
     
     Shrub Watering with Sprays or Rotors

 
     Standard pop-up sprays 30 minutes for the week
     Standard rotating sprinklers 73 minutes for the week
     Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) 114 minutes for the week
   
 
   
     Shrub Watering with Drip & Micro-sprays

 
     Low Volume Drip System 150-160 minutes per week
     Micro-Sprays & Bubblers 90-100 minutes for the week
   
 
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PLEASE NOTE: The above watering times are based on weekly water need for areas in full sun. Decrease these times by 20% for areas that are in shade.
 
If you are just trying to keep your landscape alive this year, reducing the recommended time by 30-40% will likely be sufficient. Most lawns and landscapes can handle reduced watering times, they will just not be as lush.



Weekly Forecast






NOAA Weather for the Week of 
August 29th-September 4th

Today
Widespread smoke. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
 
Tonight
Widespread smoke. Clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
 
Tuesday
Widespread smoke before 8am. Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
 
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
 
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
 
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
 
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
 
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
 
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
 
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
 
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
 
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
 
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
 

Questions? Contact our Water Conservation Team at conserve@medfordwater.org.




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