All western states had stations reporting in the top ten warmest years on record. Arkansas experienced its seventh-wettest August on record. For further details on the weather and climate events in the Midwest, see the weekly and monthly reports at the. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph (22 m/s) were recorded in several coastal locations of Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey, where some coastal flooding occurred. There were two months (March and November) where the entire region experienced a top-10 warmest month on record. Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas experienced a top-10 warmest year on record, and the region as a whole had an average annual temperature of 63.58 degrees F (17.54 degrees C), making it the fourteenth-warmest year on record. For example, in western West Virginia, portions of two 180-foot (55 m) communications towers were knocked over, a building at a car dealership collapsed, and the roofs of several homes were damaged or destroyed. The year 2020 proved to be a warm year for the Southern Region. Other sites saw only a trace, but for Islip, New York, it made May a snowier month than February. Warm January temperatures contributed to the ninth-lowest Bering Sea ice extent in the last 43 years. In addition, almost 400,000 customers lost power. Wetter-than-normal weather during December helped alleviate drought and abnormally dry conditions in much of the Northeast. Hurricane Sally made landfall near Gulf Shores, AL on September 16th, with peak sustained winds of 105 mph (47 m/s) and a maximum wind gust of 121 mph (54 m/s) reported at Fort Morgan, AL. The total area experiencing at least abnormally dry conditions grew from roughly one-third of the region to two-thirds of the region by the end of the year while the total area experiencing exceptional drought conditions increased. This could be concerning as spring planting gets underway. March was an exceptionally warm month for the region, as three states (Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) experienced a top-5 warmest March on record, while Oklahoma experienced a top-10 warmest March on record. During the fall, some Florida citrus growers reported extremely heavy fruit drop within their groves, which was partially attributed to premature blooming during the winter 20192020 season as well as a persistence of heavy rainfall throughout the year. One particularly notable event was severe flash flooding in the northern suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 6. The contiguous U.S. average annual precipitation was 30.28 inches, which is 0.34 inches above the long-term average, ranking in the middle third of the historical record. By the end of January, 80% of the West was experiencing drought (21% in D4Exceptional Drought) according to the U.S. Drought Monitorwith the most severe drought centered on the Four Corners states and Nevada. Forage crop yields were reduced by up to 75 percent in Maine and New Hampshire. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, there were substantial changes in drought conditions across the High Plains region over the course of the year. December 2019 was warmer and drier than normal (with the exception of Mississippi and Tennessee, which were slightly wetter than normal), with Oklahoma and Tennessee experiencing their tenth-warmest December on record while Louisiana experienced its eighth-driest December on record. July 2020 National Climate Report | National Centers for Environmental Hundreds of roads were flooded across these states, including the closure of I-95 near Wilson, NC. Overall, much of the region received less than 75 percent of normal precipitation. By the middle of May, the coverage in drought was significantly reduced across Florida, but areas of severe drought remained in southwestern Florida and coastal Alabama. Between 3 and 6 inches (76 to 152 mm) of rain fell in a two-hour period at rainfall rates of 3 or more inches (76 mm) per hour. A: Climate divisions shown in white received little or no measurable precipitation for the month. New maps of annual average temperature and precipitation from the U.S Temperatures were below normal in the Interior, Southcentral, and Southeast regions of Alaska. Lawns turned brown in parts of the Northeast. Through November 30, and the official end of the Atlantic hurricane season, several records were tied or broken. There were 26 reports of severe weather across the Southeast during January, which is 46 percent of the median monthly frequency of 57 reports during 2000-2019. Melbourne, FL (1937-2021; 2nd driest) only received 0.04 inches (1 mm) of precipitation, which was over 2 inches (51 mm) below normal for the month. Warmth in the first three weeks of the month was widespread and gave way to some colder than normal temperatures during the last 10 days of the month. Coldest highest max temperatures for April were recorded at several major climate sites including Bridgeport and Hartford, Connecticut; Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts; Newark, New Jersey; Binghamton, Islip, and Kennedy Airport, New York. On June 26th, Tampa, FL tied its warmest daily maximum temperature for any month on record, at 99 degrees F (37.2 degrees C). This precipitation caused some locations to rank among the top 10 wettest Januarys on record. Daily temperature minimums ranged from 7.7 degrees F (4.3 degrees C) above normal in Marion, NC (1893-2021) to 2 degrees F (1.1 degrees C) below normal in Fort Pierce, FL (1901-2021). Water restrictions were in place for hundreds of locations in New England, as well as some locations in New York and Pennsylvania. However, from the 12th through the 16th, Sally impacted parts of Florida with numerous reports of localized flooding, resulting in several road closures, stalled vehicles, and water entering multiple residences and businesses. Washington, D.C. (1871-2021) measured 2.3 inches (58 mm) of snow on January 31st, ending its second longest streak of no measurable snowfall over 1 inch (25 mm). On the 11th, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (19112020) observed its wettest November day on record, with 6.41 inches (163 mm) of rainfall. Pasture and rangeland conditions were rated very poor (the lowest level) for 70 to 90 percent of southern New England, while 10 percent of Pennsylvanias corn crop was rated very poor, making it some of the worst corn condition ratings in the country. These fires burned thousands of acres of forest and rangeland, caused evacuations, closed roads, and impacted air quality. Unfortunately, in early June the total area experiencing at least abnormally dry conditions began to increase. Power outages affected millions in the region with many outages lasting days or even weeks in some cases. Across the region, there were hundreds of closed roads, stranded vehicles, water rescues, and buildings affected by flooding. In addition to significant rain and snow, winds up to 125 miles per hour were reported near Lake Tahoe, California, as well as extensive power outages and mudslides across parts of the region. For most locations, this was the coldest January since 2014 and the coldest month since February 2021. The highest gusts were reported in western parts of the Dakotas, Nebraska, and Kansas, along with Colorado and Wyoming. Range and pastureland conditions were severely impacted this year, particularly in parts of Colorado and Wyoming, where livestock producers were forced to haul water or provide supplemental feed. The center of the system moved across Iowa as just the second tropical system to do so. January 2021 National Climate Report | National Centers for On the same day, Atlantic City, New Jersey, saw 3.97 inches (100.84 mm) of rain, making it the sites wettest September day on record. The path taken by the storm system was one of the furthest to the west and north in history. July was warmer than normal across all six states, with Texas experiencing its sixth-warmest July on record. Wilmington, Delaware; Huntington, West Virginia; and Charleston, West Virginia, set/tied their greatest number of March days with measurable precipitation. The severe weather season got off to a very slow start this year, with only 10 tornado watches issued nationally during May. Drought severity also slightly decreased in western Iowa. Elkins, West Virginia, had its snowiest May day and snowiest month of May on record, while Concord, New Hampshire, saw measurable snow in May for the first time in over 50 years. Annual snowfall accumulations were below average across much of the Southeast region, particularly in the higher elevations of North Carolina and Virginia. Monthly Precipitation Total for 2022 (sorted by county) Monthly Precipitation Averages (1981-2010, sorted by county) Daily Regional Temperature and Precipitation Product Issued: 07/24/2023 09:49:41 AM MDT. In late May, Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Burlington, Vermont, set/tied their hottest May day on record. Precipitation was variable across the Southeast region during January, with a few wet and dry extremes recorded. This July was the all-time hottest month on record for Scranton and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Buffalo, Syracuse, and LaGuardia Airport, New York; Burlington, Vermont; Baltimore, Maryland; Portland, Maine; Bridgeport, Connecticut; Elkins, West Virginia; and Dulles Airport, Virginia. In October, Hurricane Zeta caused additional cotton losses in Georgia and the Florida Panhandle, as heavy rainfall led to an increase in boll rot. Several tropical systems affected the Northeast this year, with Tropical Storm Fay, Tropical Storm Isaias, and Tropical Storm Zeta being particularly noteworthy. Another widespread wind event occurred on November 15. Heavy rainfall during early December saturated vegetable fields in southern Florida, resulting in crop losses, increased disease pressure on lettuce and beans, and bloom dropping in pepper and tomato plants. In Alaska, annual temperatures were above normal along the North Slope, in western coastal Alaska, and the Aleutian Islands. The 2020 fire season was very active and ramped up in mid-summer and extended well into autumn. Winter was warmer and wetter than normal for most of the Southern Region, with the region experiencing its tenth-warmest winter on record. It was also just the third to make it as far north as Wisconsin. Daily maximum temperatures exceeded 60 degrees F (16 degrees C) across portions of every state, with parts of Florida exceeding 80 degrees F (26.7 degrees C). There were road closures, cars trapped in floodwaters, and water rescues. The lack of precipitation in the northern areas was also noticeable in the snow totals for that area. The coldest temperature observed during the year was -4 degrees F (-20 degrees C), which was recorded on Mt. January in the United States: Weather and Event Guide - TripSavvy The dry winter and above normal temperatures throughout the year contributed to a rapid expansion of drought in these two states with only a small area in southern California remaining drought free at the end of the year. Average Precipitation by US City in January - Current Results October was mixed with respect to temperature, with three states (Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas) experiencing cooler than normal temperatures while three states (Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee) experienced warmer than normal temperatures. On January 31st, Charlotte, NC continued its record of reporting at least a trace of snow in every winter season since 1878. Meanwhile, Bismarck, ND had its second wettest year in 2019, followed by its third driest in 2020 (period of record 1874-2021). Texas experienced its third-warmest March on record, Louisiana and Mississippi experienced their fourth-warmest March on record, Oklahoma experienced its tenth-warmest March on record, and the region as a whole experienced its sixth-warmest March on record. The month tied with January 2009 as the 14 th driest of the 128 years on record. A rare flash flood emergency was issued by the Philadelphia/Mt. In May, a Midland, Michigan dam failed due to heavy rains over three days, 17th-19th. Abnormal dryness was next introduced during the second half of May, this time in parts of New York and northern New England. National Overview January Highlights JanuaryAverage Temperature Departures January Percent of Average Precipitation January Temperature January 2021 Statewide Temperature Ranks For January, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 34.6F, 4.5F above the 20 th century average, tying with 1923 as the ninth warmest in the 127-year record. At the beginning of the month, pockets of abnormally dry conditions (D0) were found in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and northern Puerto Rico. More than 4.3 million acres were consumed across California during 2020. A strong low-pressure system on January 28th brought strong gusty winds to parts of the Southeast. All state rankings are based on the period spanning 1895-2020. Meanwhile, parts of northwestern Alaska, the Aleutians and the central Gulf regions received below-average precipitation for the year. This is the lowest amount of ice coverage for this date in the last 48 years. All state rankings are based on the period spanning 1895-2020. Moderate drought classifications expanded or developed across southern Louisiana, while moderate drought conditions persisted across parts of Tennessee, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. The storm's highest wind gusts ranged from 60 to 78 mph (27 to 35 m/s). Due to reduced yields, farmers bought hay to feed livestock, but there were hay shortages and increased prices, with a Vermont farmer spending as much as $20,000 on feed. Baker City, in northeast Oregon, saw its warmest year on record going back to 1944 with an annual average temperature 48.3 F (9.1 C), 3.9 F (2.2 C) above normal. In contrast, places such as Boulder, CO, experienced its snowiest season on record with 152 inches of snow. Hurricane Laura was the worst of the seven, making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane. Cordova had its 4th driest year dating back to 1910 with 64.02 in (1626.11 mm, 71% of normal) and Kenai also saw its 4th driest year since records began in 1900 at 11.72 in (297.69 mm, 64% of normal). The combination of heavy rain, melting snow, and wet antecedent conditions led to flooding in central/eastern New York, the eastern half of Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Pastures are muddy and small grain crops were showing nutrient deficiencies due to the saturated soil conditions. Fairbanks reported 0.5 inch of snow in January. Sixteen of the long-term stations observed or tied their warmest annual mean temperature on record, including Miami, FL (18952020; 79.3 degrees F, 26.3 degrees C), Tampa, FL (18902020; 76.3 degrees F, 24.6 degrees C), Savannah, GA (18742020; 70.4 degrees F, 21.3 degrees C), Cape Hatteras, NC (18932020; 66.8 degrees F, 19.3 degrees C), and Norfolk, VA (18742020; 64.0 degrees F, 17.8 degrees C). On the 11th, Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport, NC (20002020) observed its second wettest day for any month on record, with 6.02 inches (153 mm) of precipitation. In February, five of six states experienced warmer than normal conditions (Texas was slightly cooler than normal) while all six states were wetter than normal, with Mississippi experiencing its fifth-wettest February on record while Tennessee experienced its eighth-wettest February on record. Approximately 64 percent of the 168 long-term stations across the region observed annual precipitation totals that were at least 12 inches above average. Ohio ranked as the 7th warmest in its history and Michigan ranked 10th. The record of 163 consecutive days was set last year. In addition, snow fell across portions of West Virginia, western Maryland, western Pennsylvania, and western New York. Some producers sold calves early, too. rank precipitation jan avg 3.96 avg 1 7.71 2022 2 7.28 1994 3 7.16 1995 4 6.55 1999 5 5.80 2009 6 5.73 2013 7 5.63 1996 8 5.57 2006 9 5.28 1982 10 5.12 2005 11 4.86 2012 12 4.71 2017 13 4.27 2010 14 4.26 2019 4.26 2023 16 4.23 2004 17 4.09 2002 18 3.76 1998 19 3.55 2021 20 3.53 1997 21 3.50 1985 22 3.48 1989 23 3.37 2020 24 3.29 2016 25 3.16 . For more drought information, visit Drought.gov. With precipitation deficits mounting, a continuation of relatively warm, dry conditions led to the expansion of drought in several areas of the region this month. Flash flooding due to heavy rain occurred again in parts of Maryland, Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, and New Jersey on August 12 and 13. Oklahoma experienced two months that were top-10 wettest on record (fifth-wettest March on record, sixth-wettest January on record). The U.S. Drought Monitor released on January 2, 2020, showed less than 1 percent of the Northeast, a small area in Maryland and Delaware, as abnormally dry. There were over 106,000 daily temperature records tied or broken during 2020. This is the lowest January snowfall total on record for Fairbanks (since 1915). Dropping to 16 degrees F (-8.9 degrees C) on December 26th, Greensboro, NC (19032020) ended its longest streak of 694 consecutive days with a daily minimum temperature at or above 20 degrees F (-6.7 degrees C), surpassing the previous record by 277 days. March 20th saw six flooding deaths in Indiana when bridges were washed out near Laurel, Indiana. Only two basins in each state had snowpack that was near median. Six of the 12 Northeast states also recorded their hottest July on record: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. As the storm rapidly strengthened, it set the record for the lowest February air pressure in Hartford (based on preliminary data) and produced damaging wind gusts of up to 80 mph (36 m/s), particularly in coastal areas. Nome logged its 15th warmest year on record since 1907 at 29.4 F (-1.4 C), 2.1 F (1.2 C) above normal. During the summer, a persistent influx of tropical moisture and high humidity across much of the Southeast increased disease pressure on crops, with white mold and fungus reported on peanuts in Georgia and Florida. Numerous trees and branches were felled due to a combination of strong winds, drought stress, and being fully leafed. Asheville, NC (18692020) observed its highest annual count of 157 days with measurable precipitation, while Miami, FL (18952020) tied its highest annual count of 30 days with at least 1 inch (25 mm) of precipitation. Greenville-Spartanburg, SC (18842020) and Hickory, NC (19492020) observed their wettest February day on record, with 5.36 and 5.31 inches (136 and 135 mm) of precipitation, respectively. Annual temperature departures were above normal for nearly all of the Western U.S. More US City Weather Information Wettest Cities in America Average Temperatures for US Cities in January Drought status across the contiguous United States as of February 1, 2022. Well below normal precipitation was widespread throughout central and northern California with most stations reporting the second or third driest year on record. A pocket of extreme rainfall occurred in the Rocky Mount-Wilson area of eastern North Carolina, with a 2-day total of 9.84 inches (250 mm) recorded at Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport. In August, every state except for Arkansas and Oklahoma experienced warmer than normal temperatures, while every state except for Oklahoma and Texas experienced wetter than normal conditions. Precipitation ranged from 87 percent of normal in Connecticut and Massachusetts to 126 percent of normal in Delaware, which had its seventh wettest year. Despite a drier than normal January in the Midwest, drought coverage decreased slightly with low water demand and well-placed precipitation. This years drought could reduce next years growth of red oak and white pine trees in New Hampshire. The drought that was already in place combined with a failure of the monsoon and well above normal temperature were the primary climate enablers of fire in the Colorado River Basin this year. Arkansas and Mississippi did not report a tornado, while Arkansas and Louisiana did not report hail. Oklahoma tallied the most tornado reports (2) while Texas tallied the most hail (8) and wind (7) reports. At least five of these stations were located in every state, including many of the major cities within the region. The statewide monthly average temperatures were as follows: Arkansas 41.40 degrees F (5.22 degrees C), Louisiana 50.50 degrees F (10.28 degrees C), Mississippi 47.00 degrees F (8.33 degrees C), Oklahoma 39.70 degrees F (4.28 degrees C), Tennessee 39.70 degrees F (4.28 degrees C), and Texas 47.30 degrees F (8.50 degrees C). Places that were warmer than average are red; places that were cooler than average are blue. January 2022 National Climate Report | National Centers for On January 28th, yet another low-pressure system on a similar track brought 7.3 inches (183 mm) of snow to Lynchburg, VA (1893-2021) and 5.3 inches (135 mm) of snowfall to Roanoke, VA (1912-2021). A teenager was killed and several of his family members were critically injured when their home collapsed, trapping them in the basement. While February, March, and the spring season were record-setting for their lack of snow, May featured record-setting snowfall in a few locations. Mississippi had the most tornado reports (127) while Texas had the most hail (601) and wind (817) reports. From January 7th 8th a low- pressure system tracking across the deep South brought light snowfall from northern Georgia to Virginia. Significant flooding occurred, particularly in southeastern Pennsylvania where several waterways recorded their highest water levels on record. Charlotte, NC (1878-2021) measured .1 inches (2.5 mm) of snowfall and continues to report a trace or more of snow every year for the period of record. Meanwhile, northern locations received heavy snow, with the greatest totals of more than 12 inches (30 cm) in New York and northern New England. As mentioned earlier, this pattern of above-normal temperatures was a continuation from previous months. For instance, in Maryland, East Branch Herbert Run at Arbutus rose more than seven feet (2 m) in an hour and the Patapsco River at Elkridge rose 9.6 feet (2.9 m) in over an hour. There were approximately 651 daily cold high (442) and low (209) temperature records set during the month. Nearly 40 percent of the cotton crop in Alabama contained seed coat fragments, which is a sprouting or deterioration of the seed that occurs under extended wet conditions, reducing the quality of the cotton fiber. In the Panhandle, Ketchikan logged its 4th wettest Nov to Jan period with 77.64 in (1972 mm). Isaias produced 17 tornadoes in the region (10 in Maryland, three in Delaware, two each in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and one in Connecticut), with the strongest rated EF-2. The Sierra Nevada range received several feet of snow, closing down major highways. Flooding in southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and portions of New Jersey and Maryland led to road closures, stranded vehicles, and water rescues. The timing was particularly bad for farmers that were in the midst of harvesting a variety of vegetable crops bound for holiday tables, including sweet corn, green beans, lettuce, cabbage, and radishes. This tornado destroyed a mobile home and downed several trees, while the tornado near Texas City, Texas damaged businesses and an apartment complex. Above-average annual precipitation was observed from the Great Lakes and Plains to the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Several storms impacted these same areas during the first half of January ahead of an intense storm on January 25th through the morning of January 26th. In fact, by the end of September, all of Rhode Island was in an extreme drought for the first time in the U.S. Drought Monitors history (since 2000). CONUS Maximum Temperature Rank is not available for June 2023. Overall, drought covered dropped around 1.5 percent according to the January 28th U.S. Drought Monitor compared to the start of the month. Meet COP21 Education Ambassador Shannon Bartholomew! Some reservoirs also experienced below-normal water levels. There were several flash flooding events during the year. An early season freeze event occurred in the Upper Midwest on September 8th-11th. 2020 was the hottest year on record for six major climate sites: Scranton and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Atlantic City, New Jersey; Portland, Maine; Central Park, New York; and Providence, Rhode Island. Wind gusts of 40 mph (18 m/s) to 80 mph (36 m/s) damaged buildings and downed trees and wires, leading to power outages. On June 3, a line of intense thunderstorms with wind gusts of up to 93 mph (42 m/s) raced across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Reference NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). In other areas of the region, Wyoming had an overall increase in drought of 2 percent, with the most notable change occurring in the northeastern part of the state due to precipitation deficits, low snowpack, and poor soil moisture conditions. In the Interior, Fairbanks observed only 0.5 in (12.7 mm) of snowbreaking the record (dating back to 1966) for the lowest January snowfall total. The Midwest was completely free of drought from January through May of 2020. One of the wettest cites in Alaska, Yakutat, also had a dry year with 104.55 in (2655.57 mm, 67% of normal) making it the 6th driest on record. More than 10,000 residents of Midland were evacuated in less than 12 hours with no loss of life. Precipitation was primarily wetter than normal (Texas was slightly drier than normal), with Mississippi and Tennessee experiencing their sixth-wettest and eighth-wettest winters on record, respectively. The year started off on the warm side, with winter temperatures generally above normal, except for western areas of Colorado and Wyoming. Areas of much above normal precipitation were far more limited relative to the extent of areas that were well below normal. Portland, Maine, recorded its hottest minimum temperature for any month since 1940 with a low of 78 degrees F (26 degrees C) on July 27. From April 12 to 13, a storm system produced damaging winds in the Northeast. In fact, several locations have had consecutive top 10 warmest months recently. Drought slightly intensified for Alabama and Puerto Rico, and abnormally dry conditions (D0) increased in coverage across portions of Florida and Georgia in January. As of February 8, there were 1,918 warm daily high (787) and low (1,131) temperature records tied or broken during January. During summer and fall, groundwater levels were also well below normal in many drought areas. In October, Arctic sea ice concentration was the lowest value since the satellite records began. There were four months (January, March, July, and November) where all six states averaged above-normal temperatures. During August, conditions worsened in New England, with severe and moderate drought expanding and almost every part of that region experiencing some level of dryness. The nationally averaged maximum temperature (daytime highs) was above average for 2020 at 66.3F, 2.3F above average, ranking as sixth warmest in the 126-year record. One tornado in Delaware was on the ground for over 35 miles (56 km), the state's longest tornado track on record. Prolonged saturated soil caused some farmers to abandon portions of their soybean and cotton fields. Snow fell across portions of New England, New York, northern Pennsylvania, and northern New Jersey, with the greatest snowfall totals at least 6 inches (15 cm) in central and eastern Massachusetts. During the spring, wet conditions across portions of the Southeast disrupted the application of herbicides, fertilizers, and nutrients to fields. Over 45 percent (77 of 168) of the long-term stations observed annual mean temperatures that were within their five warmest values on record. Precipitation was above average from California to the western Great Plains and in parts of the southern Mississippi Valley, northern Great Lakes, Southeast and Northeast. Hawaiis peak drought extent occurred during November with approximately 74 percent coverage. There were seven tropical cyclones that directly impacted the Southern Region in 2020. Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph (18 to 27 m/s) were common, with some of the highest wind gusts reaching 82 mph (37 m/s) near Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey; 80 mph (36 m/s) in Milton, Massachusetts; 79 mph (35 m/s) in Dewey Beach and Indian Beach, Delaware; and 75 mph (34 m/s) in Moosic, Pennsylvania.
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