– Rain: A significant change in the weather pattern came about during week 39 bringing the total cumulative rainfall to 49 mm (almost 2 inches).
– Temperature: We also experienced a slight decrease in air and soil temperatures. Minimum temperature reached 22.9°C (73.3°F), while the average registered 27.3°C (81.1°F) and the soil temperature was at 27.3°C (81.1°F). Relative humidity increased to 84.6% due to the higher rain. Solar radiation was variable with some days of lower and others with higher intensity, but in general with lower risk of sunburn and corky fruit than prior weeks.
– Observations: Reviewing historical data shows us that the precipitation during week 39 is still normal. The Central Valley and the Pacific Coast have had rather excessive precipitation during this time frame, causing certain flash floods on rivers that run into the Caribbean Ocean. One of the rivers on the route to the port of Limon washed away a section of the road and disrupted transit to the port for a few days until it was repaired!