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Lawn Watering Recommendations - September 19th-September 25th
Monday, September 19, 2022
September 19th-September 25th
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 September 19th-September 25th
Remember to turn off your sprinkler system when it is raining. If you have a smart controller with a rain sensor, remember to monitor your sprinkler system when it is raining to verify that your sensor is working properly.
Watering Recommendations for the Week of September 19th-September 25th
Overview
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Temperatures for this week will be cooler than last week. Showers are in the forecast early in the week with highs near 90 degrees later in the week. Supplemental irrigation may not be needed this week, 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 |
0.93 inches/week for lawn and 0.47 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 |
37 minutes for the week |
| Standard rotating sprinklers |
89 minutes for the week |
| Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
140 minutes for the week |
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Shrub Watering with Sprays or Rotors
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| Standard pop-up sprays |
18 minutes for the week |
| Standard rotating sprinklers |
45 minutes for the week |
| Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
70 minutes for the week |
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Shrub Watering with Drip & Micro-sprays
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| Low Volume Drip System |
90-100 minutes per week |
| Micro-Sprays & Bubblers |
50-60 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 September 19th-September 25th
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Questions? Contact our Water Conservation Team at conserve@medfordwater.org.
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