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243/365 (August 31, 2010) – We have had barely any precipitation since June, so this is a welcome visit from the weather gods. Puts a crimp on riding the motorcycles, but the forests will get a bit of a drink for a change.

At the end of the day, August 31st was the wettest day in August….on record.

From the Vancouver Sun

VANCOUVER – Vancouver recorded its rainiest day in more than five-and-a-half years — and the rainiest August day ever — on Tuesday.

The city’s main climate station, located at Vancouver International Airport, recorded 52.9 millimetres of rain by 4 p.m., according to Environment Canada meteorologist John McIntyre. It was certain to beat the previous daily record of 56.6 mm, set on Jan. 17, 2005, he said.

The previous rainiest August was on Aug. 30, 1991, when 39.4 mm of rain showered the city, said Global TV meteorologist Mark Madryga.

The YVR climate station dates back to 1937.

The average precipitation for all of August is 39.1 mm, slightly below the July average of 39.6. November, with an average of 178.5 mm of rain and 2.5 mm of snow, is our wettest month….usually