Watering Recommendations
Watering Information for the Week for May 30th-June 4th
Local weather data combined with plant water needs are used to develop a general watering guide to assist the community with scheduling their sprinklers throughout the summer months. Recommendations are updated weekly during the summer months.
Tip of the Week for May 30th-June 4th
Apply mulch around shrubs and flower beds to reduce evaporation, promote plant growth and control weeds.
Weekly Overview for the Week of May 30th-June 4th
Overview
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This week we are expecting clear and sunny skies with highs around 87 degrees. With slightly cooler temperatures in the forecast this week compared to last week, supplemental irrigation may be necessary. Monitor your landscape and adjust your watering accordingly.
If you are unsure whether your landscape needs water, try using a soil moisture meter to check to see if there is still water in the soil. You can pick one up for FREE in our office. If you find that your soil has dried out and you didn’t receive any rain, then follow the recommended watering schedule below for watering during this time of year.
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| Weekly Watering Needs |
1.23 inches/week for lawn and 0.62 inches per week for water-wise plants. To apply this amount of water, follow the sample watering guide below. |
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Lawn Watering with Sprays or Rotors
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| Standard pop-up sprays |
49 minutes for the week |
| Standard rotating sprinklers |
118 minutes for the week |
| Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
184 minutes for the week |
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Shrub Watering with Sprays or Rotors
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| Standard pop-up sprays |
25 minutes for the week |
| Standard rotating sprinklers |
59 minutes for the week |
| Multi-Stream Rotors (aka MP Rotators) |
92 minutes for the week |
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Shrub Watering with Drip & Micro-sprays
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| Low Volume Drip System |
120-125 minutes per week |
| Micro-Sprays & Bubblers |
70-75 minutes for the week |
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PLEASE NOTE: The above watering times are based on weekly water need for areas in full sun. Decrease these times by 20% for areas that are in shade.
If you are just trying to keep your landscape alive this year, reducing the recommended time by 30-40% will likely be sufficient. Most lawns and landscapes can handle reduced watering times, they will just not be as lush.
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NOAA Weather for the Week for May 30th-June 4th
Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light north northwest wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75. Light north northwest wind becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North northwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Light north northwest wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Questions? Contact our Water Efficiency Team at conserve@medfordwater.org.
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