Yesterday, I wanted to get a look at the weather for the US Open on August 27th. You know, just to be prepared in case I decide to go.
Checked the Usual Suspects
First things first, I pulled out my phone and opened up my go-to weather app. Typed in “US Open” and the date, August 27th. But, of course, it was too far out. The app only gave me a forecast for the next 10 days. No luck there.
Tried a Few Websites
Next, I jumped on my laptop and started browsing a few weather websites. I tried the big names, you know the ones. Entered the location and date, hoping they’d have some extended forecast magic. Nope. Same issue. They all kept showing the forecast for the coming week or so. I found lots of forecasts for that day but not for the location of the US Open.
Dug a Little Deeper
Okay, so the usual spots weren’t helping. Time to get a little creative. I started searching for websites that specialize in long-range forecasts or maybe even historical weather data for that specific area. I thought maybe they could give a general idea of what to expect. Found a couple of sites that looked promising.
Historical Data to the Rescue?
These sites had historical weather data for the area around the US Open, going back several years. I started browsing through the data for August 27th for the past few years. I figured, even if it’s not an exact prediction, it could still give me a rough idea of the typical weather for that time of year.
- Year 1: Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s, low humidity.
- Year 2: Partly cloudy, high in the mid-80s, a bit more humid.
- Year 3: Scattered thunderstorms, high in the upper 70s, very humid.
My Takeaway
So, based on the past few years, it looks like late August at the US Open is generally warm, with highs in the 80s. Humidity can vary, and there’s always a chance of rain. I have planned for various situations based on that.
It wasn’t a perfect solution, but digging into historical weather data gave me a better sense of what to expect than the short-term forecasts. I guess we’ll see what Mother Nature actually has in store when the day comes!
