REGION 4-SUSQUEHANNA 
Peg Burnett 
2 Ayers Street 
Binghamton, NY 13905 
Eric Sullivan 
42 Patricia Street 
Binghamton, NY 13905 
The pattern of bright, sunny days established during the summer con¬ 
tinued into September and October, but only nine November days 
received over 50% of the available sunshine, according to weather data 
obtained from the National Weather Service at the Broome County 
Regional Airport. 
September's average temperature was 62.3°F, 2.7° warmer than nor¬ 
mal. The highest temperatures, in the mid-to-upper 80s, were recorded 
during the first week. By the end of the month, the average daily tem¬ 
perature had dropped 15°. Rain total for the month was 6.95", 3.63" 
above normal. North, northwest or west winds swept the area on 17 
days. Two periods, 8-12 and 21-24 September, saw sustained winds from 
those directions. 
The first days and the last days of October were the warmest; in fact 
the highest daytime temperature, 71°, was recorded on 30 October. 
Overall, October was slightly cooler than normal. The average daily tem¬ 
perature was 47°. October was also drier than usual. Only 1.15" of pre¬ 
cipitation fell during the month, 1.74" lower than normal. On 21 days, 
winds blew from the north, northwest or west. Sustained winds from 
those directions were recorded on 1-7, 9-14 and 22-28 October. 
The average temperature in November was 40.7°, slightly warmer 
(2.4°) than normal. The amount of rainfall the area received, 2.92", was 
slightly less than normal. The area was also dusted with a total of 4.0" of 
snow. The greatest accumulation, 1.8", fell on 16 November. North, 
northwest or west winds swept the area on 21 days, making November 
the windiest month of the season. 
Two single reports of Common Loon in September and November 
from Broome County continue three years of Regionally low fall counts 
for this northern breeder. Red-throated Loon was not seen. Waterfowl 
species had an average to low showing this season. Only one or two 
reports each of Blue-winged Teal and American Wigeon and three reports 
of Ring-necked Duck, with only a few individuals seen, was dishearten¬ 
ing. Less common species seen were: Northern Pintail, Northern 
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