Warm and Dry — But Enjoyable — October
The preliminary statewide average October temperature was 58.6 degrees, 3.8 degrees above the 1991-2020 average and tied for 14th warmest on record going back to 1895. The preliminary statewide total ...
Drought in Northern Illinois
Extremely dry conditions this fall have pushed the northern half of the state in moderate to severe drought. Drought impacts and condition reports are critical as drought conditions evolve in ...
Fall Begins with a Warm September in Illinois
The preliminary statewide average September temperature was 68.5 degrees, 1.8 degrees above the 1991-2020 average and 22nd warmest on record going back to 1895. The preliminary statewide total September precipitation ...
Drought is Back in Illinois
Persistently dry conditions and summer-like temperatures have pushed parts of the state in moderate to severe drought. Drought impacts and condition reports are critical as drought conditions evolve in coming ...
August Caps off a Mild Summer
The preliminary statewide average August temperature was 73.6 degrees, right at the 1991-2020 average and tied for the 63rd warmest on record going back to 1895. The preliminary statewide average ...