Today is May 5th. It's the 126th day of the year. 240 days remain. It's week 18 of the year.
Unless
noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the
National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport
(ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official
site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980. Before
this, the official site of record was on the
south side of Chicago at Midway
International Airport (MDW), beginning on Wednesday,
July 1, 1942. From Friday, January 1, 1926 through Tuesday, June 30, 1942, the official site was at the University of Chicago. Before that, the official site was
at various locations in Chicago going back to
Monday, October 16, 1871. Observations taken from
October 15, 1870 to October 8, 1871 were lost in
the Great Chicago Fire.
According
to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 67
and the normal low is 45. I've calculated the 33-year averages at 69
and 46.
On
the warm side, in 1982 (O'Hare's second warmest May 5th) the high was 88 with a low of 61. In 2000 (O'Hare's third warmest May 5th) the
high was 84 with a low of 64. Two decades earlier, in 1980,
the high was 88 with a low of 52, a 36 degree spread. In 1999 the high was 78 with a low of 61. In 1986 the high was
80 with a low of 58. The other warm low was 57 in 1985. The record high of 94 was set in 1949 and the record warmest
low of 70 was set a decade later in 1959. Both records were set at Midway Airport. 25
of the past 33 highs (76%) were in the: 60s (15) and 70s (10). On the
warm side, four highs (12%) were in the 80s. O'Hare's warmest May 5th was in 1959 (O'Hare's warmest high of the date of 92 with its warmest low of the date of 70). O'Hare's fourth warmest May 5th was in 1964 (high of 83, low of 64). Four highs (12%) were in the cold
40s.
In
looking back through the years to the first May at O'Hare in 1959,
the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was a cold 43
with a low of 37, a six degree spread, year of the record coldest high
and a cold day. In 1977 the high was 79 with a low of 59, a warm day.
In 1976 the high was 78 with a low of 42, a 36 degree spread.
In 1969 the high was 77 with a warm low of 60, a warm day. In 1968 the
high was a cold 53 with a low of 34, a cold day. In 1967 the high was
52 with a low of 32, a cold day. In 1966 the high was a warm 83 with a
low of 55, a warm day. In 1965 the high was 77 with a low of 47, a 30
degree spread. In 1964 the high was 83 with a low of 64, a warm day.
In 1962 the high was 83 with a low of 60, a warm day. In 1960 the high
was 77 with a warm low of 61, a warm day. In 1959 the high was 92
with a low of 70, a hot day. And although 1959 was NOT the year of the
record high (94 in 1949), it was the year of the record warmest low
(70 at Midway).
More recently, we had large spreads of 32 degrees in 1995 (72/40), 32 degrees in 2005 (70/38) and 30 degrees in 1988 (70/40).
On the
cool side, in 1992 (O'Hare's second coldest May 5th) the high was 52 with the record low
of 32. Three years earlier, in 1989, the high was 59 with a low of 37. The record coldest
high of 43 occurred at Midway in 1978. 30 of the last 33 lows (91%)
were in the: 30s (8), 40s (12) and 50s (10). Three lows were in the warm 60s. O'Hare's coldest May 5th was in 1978 (O'Hare's only 40s high of the date of 43 with a low of 37). Tied with 1992 as O'Hare's second coldest May 5th is 1967 (high of 52, low of 32). The lows of 32 in 1967 and 1992 were O'Hare's coldest temperatures of May 5th.
The
following
astronomical data
is
provided by
the
United
States
Naval
Observatory. In
Crystal
Lake,
twilight begins
at 5:12 and
sunrise is
at 5:43.
Sunset is at
19:58
and
twilight
ends at 20:29.
There's
a total
of 14 hours, 15 minutes of
daylight
today
and 15
hours, 17
minutes between
twilights.
We gained two minutes of
daylight from
yesterday. Tomorrow
twilight
begins
at 5:11 and sunrise
is at 5:42.
The
moon is full tonight at 22:35 as the full Flower moon (a.k.a. Corn Planting or Milk moon).
Illumination
was 99% at
midnight, will be 100% at noon
and 100% at
midnight
tonight.
Moonset was at 5:05 this morning. Moonrise is at 19:50 tonight. Moonset is at 5:51 tomorrow morning. Moonlight
time is 9 hours, 15 minutes which is 38 minutes
shorter than yesterday.
Spring
began on March 12th and runs
for 84
days
through June 3rd. Warm Spring began on April 13th and
runs for 52
days through June 3rd. High
temperatures
in
this
period
are
usually in
the 50s, 60s and
70s.
Highs in
the 80s and 90s occur
infrequently. Mother's Day is in eight days. Armed Forces Day is in 14 days.
Showing posts with label May 5. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Friday, May 6, 2011
May 5: ORD
Today is May 5th. It's the 125th day of the year. 240 days remain. It's week 18 of the year.
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 66 and the normal low is 44. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 69 and 47.
On the warm side, in 1982 the high was 88 with a low of 61. In 2000 the high was 84 (our most recent 80s high) with a warmest (but not the record) (and most recent 60s) low of 64. Two decades earlier, in 1980, the high was 88 with a low of 52, a 36 degree spread. In 1999 we had our only upper 70s high of 78 with a low of 61. In 1986 the high was 80 with a low of 58. Other warm lows were 57 in 1985 and 56 last year (in 2010). The record high of 94 was set in 1949 and the record warmest low of 70 was set a decade later in 1959. 24 of the last 32 highs (75%) were in the: 60s (14) and 70s (10). On the warmer side, four highs were in the 80s. Four highs were in the cold 40s.
In looking back through the years to the first May at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was a cold 43 with a low of 37, a six degree spread, year of the record coldest high and a cold day. In 1977 the high was 79 with a low of 59, a warm day. In 1976 the high was a warm 78 with a low of 42, a 36 degree spread. In 1969 the high was 77 with a warm low of 60, a warm day. In 1968 the high was a cold 53 with a low of 34, a cold day. In 1967 the high was 52 with a low of 32, a cold day. In 1966 the high was a warm 83 with a low of 55, a warm day. In 1965 the high was 77 with a low of 47, a 30 degree spread. In 1964 the high was 83 with a low of 64, a warm day. In 1962 the high was 83 with a low of 60, a warm day. In 1960 the high was 77 with a warm low of 61, a warm day. In 1959 the high was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. And although 1959 was NOT the year of the record high (94 in 1949), it was the year of the record warmest low (70 at Midway).
More recently, we had large spreads of 32 degrees in 1995 (72/40), 32 degrees in 2005 (70/38) and 30 degrees in 1988 (70/40).
On the cool side, in 1992 we had our coolest high of 52 with the record low of 32. Three years earlier, in 1989, the high was 59 with a low of 37. The other 50s highs were 57 in 1996 and 58 in 2006. The record coldest high of 43 occurred at Midway in 1978. 22 of the last 32 lows (69%) were in the: 40s (12) and 50s (10). Seven lows (22%) were in the cold 30s. Our most recent 30s lows were 38 degrees in the back-to-back years of 2004 and 2005. Three lows (9%) were in the warmer 60s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight is at 5:13 and sunrise is at 5:44. Sunset is at 19:57 and twilight ends at 20:28. There's a total of 14 hours, 13 minutes of daylight today and 15 hours, 15 minutes between twilights. We gained two minutes of daylight from yesterday. Tomorrow twilight begins at 5:12 and sunrise is at 5:43. The moon is waxing crescent, having passed new two days ago at 1:51. Illumination was 4% at midnight, will be 6% at noon and 8% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 7:02 this morning. Moonset is at 22:38 tonight. Moonrise is at 7:54 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 15 hours, 36 minutes which is 11 minutes longer than yesterday.
The warm part of Spring (Warm Spring) began on April 13. Warm Spring runs for 52 days, through June 3. High temperatures in this period are usually in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Warmer 80s and 90s occur infrequently. Mother's Day is in three days. -Bernie-
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 66 and the normal low is 44. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 69 and 47.
On the warm side, in 1982 the high was 88 with a low of 61. In 2000 the high was 84 (our most recent 80s high) with a warmest (but not the record) (and most recent 60s) low of 64. Two decades earlier, in 1980, the high was 88 with a low of 52, a 36 degree spread. In 1999 we had our only upper 70s high of 78 with a low of 61. In 1986 the high was 80 with a low of 58. Other warm lows were 57 in 1985 and 56 last year (in 2010). The record high of 94 was set in 1949 and the record warmest low of 70 was set a decade later in 1959. 24 of the last 32 highs (75%) were in the: 60s (14) and 70s (10). On the warmer side, four highs were in the 80s. Four highs were in the cold 40s.
In looking back through the years to the first May at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was a cold 43 with a low of 37, a six degree spread, year of the record coldest high and a cold day. In 1977 the high was 79 with a low of 59, a warm day. In 1976 the high was a warm 78 with a low of 42, a 36 degree spread. In 1969 the high was 77 with a warm low of 60, a warm day. In 1968 the high was a cold 53 with a low of 34, a cold day. In 1967 the high was 52 with a low of 32, a cold day. In 1966 the high was a warm 83 with a low of 55, a warm day. In 1965 the high was 77 with a low of 47, a 30 degree spread. In 1964 the high was 83 with a low of 64, a warm day. In 1962 the high was 83 with a low of 60, a warm day. In 1960 the high was 77 with a warm low of 61, a warm day. In 1959 the high was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. And although 1959 was NOT the year of the record high (94 in 1949), it was the year of the record warmest low (70 at Midway).
More recently, we had large spreads of 32 degrees in 1995 (72/40), 32 degrees in 2005 (70/38) and 30 degrees in 1988 (70/40).
On the cool side, in 1992 we had our coolest high of 52 with the record low of 32. Three years earlier, in 1989, the high was 59 with a low of 37. The other 50s highs were 57 in 1996 and 58 in 2006. The record coldest high of 43 occurred at Midway in 1978. 22 of the last 32 lows (69%) were in the: 40s (12) and 50s (10). Seven lows (22%) were in the cold 30s. Our most recent 30s lows were 38 degrees in the back-to-back years of 2004 and 2005. Three lows (9%) were in the warmer 60s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight is at 5:13 and sunrise is at 5:44. Sunset is at 19:57 and twilight ends at 20:28. There's a total of 14 hours, 13 minutes of daylight today and 15 hours, 15 minutes between twilights. We gained two minutes of daylight from yesterday. Tomorrow twilight begins at 5:12 and sunrise is at 5:43. The moon is waxing crescent, having passed new two days ago at 1:51. Illumination was 4% at midnight, will be 6% at noon and 8% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 7:02 this morning. Moonset is at 22:38 tonight. Moonrise is at 7:54 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 15 hours, 36 minutes which is 11 minutes longer than yesterday.
The warm part of Spring (Warm Spring) began on April 13. Warm Spring runs for 52 days, through June 3. High temperatures in this period are usually in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Warmer 80s and 90s occur infrequently. Mother's Day is in three days. -Bernie-
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
May 5: ORD
Today is May 5th. It's the 125th day of the year. 240 days remain. It's week 18 of the year.
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 66 and the normal low is 44. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 69 and 47.
On the warm side, in 1982 the high was 88 with a low of 61. In 2000 the high was 84 with a warmest (but not record) low of 64. Two decades earlier, in 1980, the high was 88 with a low of 52, a 36 degree spread. In 1999 we had our only upper 70s high of 78 with a low of 61. In 1986 the high was 80 with a low of 58. The only upper 50s low was 57 in 1985. The record high of 94 was set in 1949 and the record warmest low of 70 was set a decade later in 1959. 23 of the last 31 highs were: 60s (14) and 70s (9). On the warmer side, four highs were 80s. Four highs were in the cooler 40s.
In looking back through the years to the first May at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was a cold 43 with a low of 37, a six degree spread, year of the record coldest high and a cold day. In 1977 the high was 79 with a low of 59, a warm day. In 1976 the high was a warm 78 with a low of 42, a 36 degree spread and warm day. In 1969 the high was 77 with a warm low of 60, a warm day. In 1968 the high was a cold 53 with a low of 34, a cold day. In 1967 the high was 52 with a low of 32, a cold day. In 1966 the high was a warm 83 with a low of 55, a warm day. In 1965 the high was 77 with a low of 47, a 30 degree spread. In 1964 the high was 83 with a low of 64, a warm day. In 1962 the high was 83 with a low of 60, a warm day. In 1960 the high was 77 with a warm low of 61, a warm day. In 1959 the high was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. And although 1959 was NOT the year of the record high (94 in 1949), it was the year of the record warmest low (70 also at Midway).
More recently, we had large spreads of 32 degrees in 1995 (72/40), 32 degrees in 2005 (70/38) and 30 degrees in 1988 (70/40).
On the cool side, in 1992 we had our coolest high of 52 with the record low of 32. The other 50s highs were 57 in 1996, 58 in 2006 and 59 in 1989. The record coldest high of 43 was set at Midway in 1978. 21 of the last 31 lows were: 40s (12) and 50s (9). Seven lows were in the colder 30s. Three lows were in the warmer 60s.
Today is not a major day in Chicago's snow history. Stay tuned for an event that occurred tomorrow and 21 years ago!
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 5:13 and sunrise was at 5:44. Sunset is at 19:57 and twilight ends at 20:28. There's a total of 14 hours, 13 minutes of daylight today and 15 hours, 15 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 5:11 and sunrise is at 5:42. The moon reaches last quarter tonight at 23:15. Illumination was 59% at midnight, will be 54% at noon and 49% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 1:34 early this morning. Moonset is at 11:47. Moonrise is at 2:00 early tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 13 minutes which is 31 minutes longer than yesterday.
Mother's Day is in four days. - Bernie -
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 66 and the normal low is 44. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 69 and 47.
On the warm side, in 1982 the high was 88 with a low of 61. In 2000 the high was 84 with a warmest (but not record) low of 64. Two decades earlier, in 1980, the high was 88 with a low of 52, a 36 degree spread. In 1999 we had our only upper 70s high of 78 with a low of 61. In 1986 the high was 80 with a low of 58. The only upper 50s low was 57 in 1985. The record high of 94 was set in 1949 and the record warmest low of 70 was set a decade later in 1959. 23 of the last 31 highs were: 60s (14) and 70s (9). On the warmer side, four highs were 80s. Four highs were in the cooler 40s.
In looking back through the years to the first May at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was a cold 43 with a low of 37, a six degree spread, year of the record coldest high and a cold day. In 1977 the high was 79 with a low of 59, a warm day. In 1976 the high was a warm 78 with a low of 42, a 36 degree spread and warm day. In 1969 the high was 77 with a warm low of 60, a warm day. In 1968 the high was a cold 53 with a low of 34, a cold day. In 1967 the high was 52 with a low of 32, a cold day. In 1966 the high was a warm 83 with a low of 55, a warm day. In 1965 the high was 77 with a low of 47, a 30 degree spread. In 1964 the high was 83 with a low of 64, a warm day. In 1962 the high was 83 with a low of 60, a warm day. In 1960 the high was 77 with a warm low of 61, a warm day. In 1959 the high was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. And although 1959 was NOT the year of the record high (94 in 1949), it was the year of the record warmest low (70 also at Midway).
More recently, we had large spreads of 32 degrees in 1995 (72/40), 32 degrees in 2005 (70/38) and 30 degrees in 1988 (70/40).
On the cool side, in 1992 we had our coolest high of 52 with the record low of 32. The other 50s highs were 57 in 1996, 58 in 2006 and 59 in 1989. The record coldest high of 43 was set at Midway in 1978. 21 of the last 31 lows were: 40s (12) and 50s (9). Seven lows were in the colder 30s. Three lows were in the warmer 60s.
Today is not a major day in Chicago's snow history. Stay tuned for an event that occurred tomorrow and 21 years ago!
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 5:13 and sunrise was at 5:44. Sunset is at 19:57 and twilight ends at 20:28. There's a total of 14 hours, 13 minutes of daylight today and 15 hours, 15 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 5:11 and sunrise is at 5:42. The moon reaches last quarter tonight at 23:15. Illumination was 59% at midnight, will be 54% at noon and 49% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 1:34 early this morning. Moonset is at 11:47. Moonrise is at 2:00 early tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 13 minutes which is 31 minutes longer than yesterday.
Mother's Day is in four days. - Bernie -
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
May 5: ORD
Today is May 5th. It's the 125th day of the year. 240 days remain. It's week 18 of the year.
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 66 and the normal low is 44. I've calculated the 30-year averages at 69 and 46.
On the warm side, in 1982 the high was 88 with a low of 61. In 2000 the high was 84 with a warmest (but not record) low of 64. Two decades earlier, in 1980, the high was 88 with a low of 52, a 36 degree spread. In 1999 we had our only upper 70s high of 78 with a low of 61. In 1986 the high was 80 with a low of 58. The only upper 50s low was 57 in 1985. The record high of 94 was set in 1949 and the record warmest low of 70 was set a decade later in 1959. 22 of the last 30 highs were: 60s (14) and 70s (8). On the warmer side, four highs were 80s. Four highs were in the cooler 40s.
In looking back through the years to the first May at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was 43 with a low of 37, a six degree spread and cold day. In 1977 the high was 79 with a low of 59, a warm day. In 1976 the high was 78 with a low of 42, a 36 degree spread and warm day. In 1969 the high was 77 with a low of 60, a warm day. In 1968 the high was 53 with a low of 34, a cool day. In 1967 the high was 52 with a low of 32, a cool day. In 1966 the high was 83 with a low of 55, a warm day. In 1965 the high was 77 with a low of 47, a 30 degree spread. In 1964 the high was 83 with a low of 64, a warm day. In 1962 the high was 83 with a low of 60, a warm day. In 1960 the high was 77 with a low of 61, a warm day. In 1959 the high was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. And although 1959 was NOT the year of the record high (94 in 1949), it was the year of the record warmest low (70 also at Midway).
More recently, we had large spreads of 32 degrees in 1995 (72/40) and 30 degrees in 1988 (70/40).
On the cool side, in 1992 we had our coolest high of 52 with the record low of 32. The other 50s highs were 57 in 1996, 58 in 2006 and 59 in 1989. The record coldest high of 43 was set at Midway in 1978. 20 of the last 30 lows were: 40s (11) and 50s (9). Seven lows were in the colder 30s. Three lows were in the warmer 60s.
Today is not a major day in Chicago's snow history. Stay tuned for an event that occurred tomorrow and 20 years ago!
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 5:12 and sunrise is at 5:43. Sunset is at 19:57 and twilight ends at 20:28. Tomorrow twilight begins at 5:11 and sunrise is at 5:42. There's a total of 14 hours, 14 minutes of daylight today and 15 hours, 16 minutes between twilights. The moon is waxing gibbous, heading towards the full Flower moon in three days at 23:01. Illumination was 84% at midnight, will be 88% at noon and 91% at midnight tonight. Moon set was at 3:37. Moon rise is at 16:40 and moon set is at 4:00 tomorrow. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 47 minutes which is 47 minutes shorter than yesterday.
National Teacher Day is today. Mother's Day is in five days. Armed Forces Day is in 11 days. A sister of mine, Maria, will celebrate a birthday in 11 days. National Maritime Day is in 17 days. Memorial Day is in 20 days. -Bernie-
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 66 and the normal low is 44. I've calculated the 30-year averages at 69 and 46.
On the warm side, in 1982 the high was 88 with a low of 61. In 2000 the high was 84 with a warmest (but not record) low of 64. Two decades earlier, in 1980, the high was 88 with a low of 52, a 36 degree spread. In 1999 we had our only upper 70s high of 78 with a low of 61. In 1986 the high was 80 with a low of 58. The only upper 50s low was 57 in 1985. The record high of 94 was set in 1949 and the record warmest low of 70 was set a decade later in 1959. 22 of the last 30 highs were: 60s (14) and 70s (8). On the warmer side, four highs were 80s. Four highs were in the cooler 40s.
In looking back through the years to the first May at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was 43 with a low of 37, a six degree spread and cold day. In 1977 the high was 79 with a low of 59, a warm day. In 1976 the high was 78 with a low of 42, a 36 degree spread and warm day. In 1969 the high was 77 with a low of 60, a warm day. In 1968 the high was 53 with a low of 34, a cool day. In 1967 the high was 52 with a low of 32, a cool day. In 1966 the high was 83 with a low of 55, a warm day. In 1965 the high was 77 with a low of 47, a 30 degree spread. In 1964 the high was 83 with a low of 64, a warm day. In 1962 the high was 83 with a low of 60, a warm day. In 1960 the high was 77 with a low of 61, a warm day. In 1959 the high was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. And although 1959 was NOT the year of the record high (94 in 1949), it was the year of the record warmest low (70 also at Midway).
More recently, we had large spreads of 32 degrees in 1995 (72/40) and 30 degrees in 1988 (70/40).
On the cool side, in 1992 we had our coolest high of 52 with the record low of 32. The other 50s highs were 57 in 1996, 58 in 2006 and 59 in 1989. The record coldest high of 43 was set at Midway in 1978. 20 of the last 30 lows were: 40s (11) and 50s (9). Seven lows were in the colder 30s. Three lows were in the warmer 60s.
Today is not a major day in Chicago's snow history. Stay tuned for an event that occurred tomorrow and 20 years ago!
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 5:12 and sunrise is at 5:43. Sunset is at 19:57 and twilight ends at 20:28. Tomorrow twilight begins at 5:11 and sunrise is at 5:42. There's a total of 14 hours, 14 minutes of daylight today and 15 hours, 16 minutes between twilights. The moon is waxing gibbous, heading towards the full Flower moon in three days at 23:01. Illumination was 84% at midnight, will be 88% at noon and 91% at midnight tonight. Moon set was at 3:37. Moon rise is at 16:40 and moon set is at 4:00 tomorrow. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 47 minutes which is 47 minutes shorter than yesterday.
National Teacher Day is today. Mother's Day is in five days. Armed Forces Day is in 11 days. A sister of mine, Maria, will celebrate a birthday in 11 days. National Maritime Day is in 17 days. Memorial Day is in 20 days. -Bernie-
Sunday, May 4, 2008
May 5: ORD
Today is May 5th. It's the 126th day of the year. 240 days remain.
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between 1979 and 2007.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high for today is 66 and the normal low is 44. The 29-year averages are 69 and 46.
On the warm side, in 1982 the high was 88 with a low of 61. In 2000 the high was 84 with a warmest (but not record) low of 64. In 1980, the high was 88 and the low was 52. In 1999, we had our only upper 70s high of 78 with a low of 61. In 1986, the high was 80 with a low of 58. The only upper 50s low was 57 in 1985. The record high of 94 was set in 1949 and the record warmest low of 70 was set a decade later in 1959.
On the cool side, 1992 had the only mean that was at least 12 degrees or more below normal. We had our coolest high of 52 and the record low of 32. The other 50s highs were 59 in 1989, 58 in 2006 and 57 in 1996. The record coolest high of 43 was set in 1978. 19 of the 29 lows have been in the 40s and 50s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 5:12 and sunrise is at 5:43. Sunset is at 19:58 and twilight ends at 20:29. There's a total of 14 hours, 15 minutes of sunlight and 15 hours, 17 minutes between twilights. The moon is new with 0% visible at midnight and 0% visible at noon. Moonrise is at 5:19 and moonset is at 20:49. Moonlight time is 15 hours, 30 minutes. The moon will be new at 7:18 on Monday, May 5th.
Mother's Day is in 6 days and Memorial Day is in 21 days. One of my sisters, Maria, will be celebrating her 29th birthday in 11 days. I wish her happy birthday!
-Bernie-
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between 1979 and 2007.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high for today is 66 and the normal low is 44. The 29-year averages are 69 and 46.
On the warm side, in 1982 the high was 88 with a low of 61. In 2000 the high was 84 with a warmest (but not record) low of 64. In 1980, the high was 88 and the low was 52. In 1999, we had our only upper 70s high of 78 with a low of 61. In 1986, the high was 80 with a low of 58. The only upper 50s low was 57 in 1985. The record high of 94 was set in 1949 and the record warmest low of 70 was set a decade later in 1959.
On the cool side, 1992 had the only mean that was at least 12 degrees or more below normal. We had our coolest high of 52 and the record low of 32. The other 50s highs were 59 in 1989, 58 in 2006 and 57 in 1996. The record coolest high of 43 was set in 1978. 19 of the 29 lows have been in the 40s and 50s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 5:12 and sunrise is at 5:43. Sunset is at 19:58 and twilight ends at 20:29. There's a total of 14 hours, 15 minutes of sunlight and 15 hours, 17 minutes between twilights. The moon is new with 0% visible at midnight and 0% visible at noon. Moonrise is at 5:19 and moonset is at 20:49. Moonlight time is 15 hours, 30 minutes. The moon will be new at 7:18 on Monday, May 5th.
Mother's Day is in 6 days and Memorial Day is in 21 days. One of my sisters, Maria, will be celebrating her 29th birthday in 11 days. I wish her happy birthday!
-Bernie-
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