Drought Worsens in Illinois
Dry conditions have persisted through May and into the first two weeks of June. While some parts of Illinois have received beneficial rain in the past week, totals have mainly ...
Drought Takes Hold After a Warm and Dry May
The preliminary statewide average May temperature was 63.7 degrees, 0.4 degrees above the 1991–2020 average and tied for the 46th warmest on record going back to 1895. The preliminary statewide ...
Increased Risk of Drought Conditions in Illinois
Parts of northeast, western, and central Illinois have been much drier than normal in the past 4 to 6 weeks, causing dry soils and lower streamflow. Perennials, gardens, and young ...
Warmer and Drier April in Illinois
The preliminary statewide average April temperature was 53.0 degrees, 0.4 degrees above the 1991–2020 average and tied for 43rd warmest on record going back to 1895. The preliminary statewide average ...
A Cooler and Wet Start to Spring
The preliminary statewide average March temperature was 40.5 degrees, 0.6 degrees below the 1991–2020 average and the 68th coolest on record going back to 1895. The preliminary statewide average total ...
