Weathers effect. NY data

[DBoire]

Here in southern NY it has been hot and humid and wet, wet, wet.
NOAA's statement for May (the June data is not out yet);

The average temperature in May 2006 was 56.7 F. This was 1.8 F warmer than the 1901-2000 (20th century) average, the 32nd warmest May in 112 years. The temperature trend for the period of record (1895 to present) is 0.0 degrees Fahrenheit per decade.

3.96 inches of precipitation fell in May. This was 0.54 inches more than the 1901-2000 average, the 33rd wettest such month on record. The precipitation trend for the period of record (1895 to present) is 0.07 inches per decade.

for those of us counting that's about 48.6% wetter than the average.  similar cals. for the heat. :shock:

I think June will show even more rain,  Really, its rained all but 3 or so days here in June

The question is;  What effect will this have on the honey production?  I'm objectively about 40% behind last year, which as i recall it was blue bird weather May and June.

[latebee]

A little different story at my end of the state in Wyoming County(western NY). We are experiencing a 25% deficit in precipitation so far this year. Although new record highs for temp. have been recorded.Also record high lows(confusing-right?) have been broken here this spring too.Bees are a swarming like crazy,all over the area. So far only one of mine has gone to the trees. Wish you good luck,usually a real wet year keeps the girls in the house,and if you have only had three or four rain free days I think that your honey crop will be diminished considerably. From my experience almost all of my honey is made before July 15(except for the aster-goldenrod flow in Sept.) An indicator I have noticed is that when the wild raspberries are done blooming honey production seems to really slow down,most years. On the other hand the rain might keep the wild blooms going for you over a little longer stretch,and recovery can be quick.

[DBoire]

I have, "black caps" that are done blooming and in fruit now, right in front of the hives,  However, I have very large red type raspberries that are blooming,... the black caps are in the sun and the red raspberries are in the shade.  I'm from upstate, Champlain valley, and the seasons are about three weeks behind here.  any thoughts?

[latebee]

I can only comment on what happens here in my neck of the woods,although I wish I had an answer for you, but I don't. A lot of variables are involved here--soil type,terrain,climatic zone,different flora etc. Even though we are relatively close geographically(maybe 500 miles?),just the difference in weather patterns we are experiencing this spring would make my best guess just that-- a guess.I do think that the Champlain Valley is in prime White Dutch Clover blossom right now,but not sure what is going on in Westchester county,which has a much more moderate climate that we do here in the blizzard belt. The honeybees have been doing this for years,I wouldn't worry too much,just be on top of your pest management stratigies.