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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 for August 29th-September 4th
Install low-flow aerators and showerheads in your house to reduce your overall water usage.
Watering Recommendations for the Week of August 29th-September 4th
Overview
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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.
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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. |
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Lawn Watering with Sprays or Rotors
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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 |
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Shrub Watering with Sprays or Rotors
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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 |
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Shrub Watering with Drip & Micro-sprays
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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. |
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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