The Big Question: Are Thursdays a Watermelon Washout?
Hey Melon Ballers! Ever feel like Thursdays are cursed with rain? We've "crunched the numbers" (illustrative data!) from the last 20 years in Albany to see if our kickball games are statistically soggier. Let's slice into it!
Albany gets about 40 inches of rain annually, and measurable rain happens on ~139 days a year. So, rain during kickball season is expected!
Kick & Predict: Thursday Rain Game!
Curious about today's (simulated) kickball weather? Click the button to "kick the ball" and see if it's a rainout or a perfect day for play!
Seasonal Slice-Up: Thursday's Rain Report
We analyzed 20 years of data (2004-2023). A "rainy day" = 0.01+ inches of rain.
The Rainiest Records: Soaker Superstars!
What about those "build-an-ark" rain days? Here are the top 10 heaviest (illustrative) rain days during kickball seasons (2004-2023).
| Rank | Date | Day | Season | Precip (in) |
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The Final Slice: Is Thursday a Kickball Washout?
So, what's the verdict on Thursdays?
- Spring (your data!): Thursdays had the highest total precipitation (74.3") and most rainy days (279). A bit soggier!
- Summer (illustrative): Thursdays were mid-pack.
- Fall (illustrative): Thursdays among the wetter days.
- Overall (illustrative): Thursdays had the MOST rainy days by count/percentage (25.8%), and 2nd for total rain amount.
The Gist: Thursdays *might* have a slight edge in being rainy (especially Spring), but it's not a weekly curse. Rain is common, so any day can be a "Melon Splash Zone."
Don't hang up your cleats! But maybe pack an umbrella. 😉