June and July rainfall tally

June and July typically combine ...

For about 17 inches of rain during a normal year.

Chart showing the history of rainfall
for the months of June and July
in Big Cypress Nat'l Preserve,
1990-present

This year we've gotten almost twice that: 32 inches.

Consider the long-term wet season average is 43 inches of rain.


And we're just entering the "August, September and October" window when the water table typically crests.