– Rain: Total precipitation during week 45 was 17.6 mm (0.79 inches), concentrated mostly during the end of the week.
– Temperature: A slight decrease in air temperature was experienced this week. The minimum reached 22.4°C (72.4°F) and the average was 27.5°C (81.4°F). Soil temperature continued stable at 27.8°C (82°F), while relative humidity decreased to 81.8% due to the relatively low rain during the week. Overall, it was quite hot and solar radiation was intense most of the days!
– Observations: The slight reduction in air temperatures did not bring any serious threat of stress-causing events that result in natural fruit. However, we will be very observant from now on as it is typical that for the next few months air/soil temperatures will decrease and precipitation will increase (both risk factors that can cause NDF events).