The statewide average September temperature was 73.0 degrees, 6.2 degrees above the 1991-2020 average, 6.8 degrees above the 20th century average, and 5.5 degrees above the most recent 30-year average. It was the warmest September on record in Illinois. The statewide total September precipitation was 3.01 inches, 0.34 inches below the 1991-2020 average, 0.49 inches […]
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The preliminary statewide average October temperature was 56.7 degrees, 1.9 degrees above the 1991–2020 average and tied for the 31st warmest on record going back to 1895. The preliminary statewide total October precipitation was 3.46 inches, 0.20 inches above the 1991–2020 average and the 41st wettest on record. Data are provisional and may change slightly […]
Drought re-intensified in Illinois at the end of the growing season and has increased the fire and blowing dust risk as we approach harvest. River levels have also dropped near or below low stage, increasing concerns of issues with navigation. Working off Early August Rains The drought peaked in early July for much of Illinois, […]
The preliminary statewide average October temperature was 53.1 degrees, 1.6 degrees below the 1991–2020 average and tied for the 40th coolest on record going back to 1895. The preliminary statewide average total October precipitation was 2.30 inches, 0.61 inches below the 1991–2020 average and tied for 52nd driest on record statewide. Data are provisional […]