Today is September 13th. It's the 257th day of the year. 109 days remain. It's week 37 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 this, 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 76
and the normal low is 56. I've calculated the 33-year averages at 77
and 58.
On the hot side, in 2005 (O'Hare's warmest September 13th) the high was 94 (O'Hare's hottest high of the date) with a low of 71 (tied with 1962 as O'Hare's warmest low of the date). In 1994 the high was 88 with a low of 66. The other hot high (post-1978) was 90 degrees in 1998. The other
warm lows (post-1978) are 70 degrees in 1982 (O'Hare's second warmest low of the date), and 68 degrees in 1993, 2003 and 2008. The record high of 98 degrees was set back in 1939. The record warmest
low of 75 degrees occurred back in 1927. Both records were set at the University of Chicago. 24 of the past 33 highs (73%) were in the: 70s (12) and 80s (12). O'Hare recorded six consecutive highs in the 70s & 80s from 1990 through 1995. Two highs (6%) were in the hot 90s. Seven highs (21%) were in the cool 60s. O'Hare's second warmest September 13th was in 1962 as the high was 91 (O'Hare's second hottest high of the date) with a low of 71 (tied with 2005 as O'Hare's warmest low of the date).
In
looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in
1959, the following instances were notable: in 1975 the high was 63 with
a low of 40, a cool day. In 1974 the high was 59 with a low of 44, a
cool day. In 1970 the high was a cool 59 with a low of 52, a seven
degree spread. In 1964 the high was 70 with a cold low of 37, a 33
degree spread and cool day. That low of 37 was colder than the record
low. In 1963 the high was 62 with a low of 43, a cool day. In 1962 the high was 91 with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were
large spreads of 33 degrees in 1998 (90/57) and 32 degrees in 2000
(79/47). There were small spreads of five degrees in 2006 (65/60) and
seven degrees in 2008 (75/68). In
2008 we were getting lots of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ike.
O'Hare recorded 6.64 inches of rain, a new record for September 13th.
On the cool side,
in 1985 (O'Hare's third coolest September 13th) the high was 64 with a low of 42. In 1996 the high was 64
with a low of 48. In 1989 the high was 60 (O'Hare's second coolest high of the date) with a low of 53, a seven
degree spread. The record low of 39 degrees was set in 1890. The record coolest high of
55 occurred way back in 1880. Both records were set at a time when the official readings were taken adjacent to Lake Michigan. 26 of the last 33 lows (79%) were in the: 50s (14) and 60s (12). Five lows (15%) were in the cold 40s. Two lows (6%) were in the warm 70s (71 in 2005 and 70 in 1982). O'Hare recorded consecutive lows in the 50s and 60s as follows: eight from 1988 through 1995 and six from 2005 through last year, 2011. O'Hare's coolest September 13th is shared by two years: 1974 (co-coolest high of 59 with a low of 44) and 1975 (high of 63 with O'Hare's second coldest low of the date of 40). O'Hare's second coolest September 13th was in 1963 as the high was 62 with a low of 43. O'Hare's coldest low of 37 degrees occurred in 1964 (a low colder than the record low). O'Hare's other co-coolest high of the date of 59 degrees occurred in 1970.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:04 and sunrise is at 6:32. Sunset is at 19:06 and twilight ends at 19:34. There's a total of 12 hours, 34 minutes of daylight today and 13 hours, 30 minutes between
twilights. We lost two minutes of daylight from yesterday. Tomorrow
twilight begins at 6:05 and sunrise is at 6:33. The moon is waning
crescent. Illumination was 10% at midnight, will be 7% at noon and 4%
at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 3:50 this morning. Moonset is at
17:29 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 4:57 tomorrow morning. Moonlight
time is 13 hours, 39 minutes which is 33 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Summer began on June 4th and runs for 110 days through September 21st. High
temperatures in this period are usually in the 70s and 80s. Highs in the
60s, 90s and 100s occur infrequently. Citizenship Day is in four days.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
September 13: ORD
Today is September 13th. It's the 256th day of the year. 109 days remain. It's week 37 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 76 and the normal low is 56. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 77 and 58.
On the hot side, in 2005 the high was 94 with a low of 71. In 1994 the high was 88 with a low of 66. Another hot high was 90 in 1998. Other warm lows were 70 in 1982 and 68 (1993, 2003 and three years ago in 2008). The record high of 98 was set back in 1939. The record warmest low of 75 occurred back in 1927, a time when the official readings were taken adjacent to Lake Michigan. 23 of the past 32 highs (72%) were in the: 70s (11) and 80s (12). Two highs (6%) were in the hot 90s and seven (22%) were in the cool 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1975 the high was 63 with a low of 40, a cool day. In 1974 the high was 59 with a low of 44, a cool day. In 1970 the high was a cool 59 with a low of 52, a seven degree spread. In 1964 the high was 70 with a cold low of 37, a 33 degree spread and cool day. That low of 37 was colder than the record low. In 1963 the high was 62 with a low of 43, a cool day. In 1962 the high was 91 with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 33 degrees in 1998 (90/57) and 32 degrees in 2000 (79/47). There were small spreads of five degrees in 2006 (65/60) and seven degrees three years ago, in 2008 (75/68). Three years ago, in 2008, we were getting lots of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ike. O'Hare recorded 6.64 inches of rain, a new record for September 13.
On the cool side, in 1985 the high was 64 with a low of 42. In 1996 the high was 64 with a low of 48. In 1989 the high was 60 with a low of 53, a seven degree spread. The other cool 60s highs were 65 in 2006, 66 in 1999, 67 in 1983 and 68 in 2001. The record coolest high of 55 occurred way back in 1880, a time when the official readings were taken adjacent to Lake Michigan. The other cold 40s lows were 47 in 2000, 48 in 1983 and 48 in 1987. The record low of 39 was set way back in 1890, a time when the official readings were taken adjacent to Lake Michigan. 25 of the last 32 lows (78%) were in the: 50s (13) and 60s (12). Five lows (16%) were in the cold 40s and two (6%) were in the warm 70s (71 in 2005 and 70 in 1982). For eight consecutive years, from 1988 through 1995, lows were in the 50s & 60s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:03 and sunrise is at 6:31. Sunset is at 19:07 and twilight ends at 19:35. There's a total of 12 hours, 36 minutes of daylight today and 13 hours, 32 minutes between twilights. We lost three minutes of daylight from yesterday. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:04 and sunrise is at 6:32. The moon is waning gibbous and was full yesterday as the full Harvest (a.k.a. Barley) moon at 4:27. Illumination was 99% at midnight, will be 98% at noon and 97% at midnight tonight. Moonset is at 7:48 this morning. Moonrise is at 19:19 tonight. Moonset is at 8:47 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 12 hours, 29 minutes which is 36 minutes longer than yesterday.
Summer began June 4 and runs for 110 days through September 21. High temperatures in this period are usually in the 70s and 80s. Highs in the 60s, 90s and 100s occur infrequently. Citizenship Day is in four days.
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 76 and the normal low is 56. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 77 and 58.
On the hot side, in 2005 the high was 94 with a low of 71. In 1994 the high was 88 with a low of 66. Another hot high was 90 in 1998. Other warm lows were 70 in 1982 and 68 (1993, 2003 and three years ago in 2008). The record high of 98 was set back in 1939. The record warmest low of 75 occurred back in 1927, a time when the official readings were taken adjacent to Lake Michigan. 23 of the past 32 highs (72%) were in the: 70s (11) and 80s (12). Two highs (6%) were in the hot 90s and seven (22%) were in the cool 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1975 the high was 63 with a low of 40, a cool day. In 1974 the high was 59 with a low of 44, a cool day. In 1970 the high was a cool 59 with a low of 52, a seven degree spread. In 1964 the high was 70 with a cold low of 37, a 33 degree spread and cool day. That low of 37 was colder than the record low. In 1963 the high was 62 with a low of 43, a cool day. In 1962 the high was 91 with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 33 degrees in 1998 (90/57) and 32 degrees in 2000 (79/47). There were small spreads of five degrees in 2006 (65/60) and seven degrees three years ago, in 2008 (75/68). Three years ago, in 2008, we were getting lots of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ike. O'Hare recorded 6.64 inches of rain, a new record for September 13.
On the cool side, in 1985 the high was 64 with a low of 42. In 1996 the high was 64 with a low of 48. In 1989 the high was 60 with a low of 53, a seven degree spread. The other cool 60s highs were 65 in 2006, 66 in 1999, 67 in 1983 and 68 in 2001. The record coolest high of 55 occurred way back in 1880, a time when the official readings were taken adjacent to Lake Michigan. The other cold 40s lows were 47 in 2000, 48 in 1983 and 48 in 1987. The record low of 39 was set way back in 1890, a time when the official readings were taken adjacent to Lake Michigan. 25 of the last 32 lows (78%) were in the: 50s (13) and 60s (12). Five lows (16%) were in the cold 40s and two (6%) were in the warm 70s (71 in 2005 and 70 in 1982). For eight consecutive years, from 1988 through 1995, lows were in the 50s & 60s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:03 and sunrise is at 6:31. Sunset is at 19:07 and twilight ends at 19:35. There's a total of 12 hours, 36 minutes of daylight today and 13 hours, 32 minutes between twilights. We lost three minutes of daylight from yesterday. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:04 and sunrise is at 6:32. The moon is waning gibbous and was full yesterday as the full Harvest (a.k.a. Barley) moon at 4:27. Illumination was 99% at midnight, will be 98% at noon and 97% at midnight tonight. Moonset is at 7:48 this morning. Moonrise is at 19:19 tonight. Moonset is at 8:47 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 12 hours, 29 minutes which is 36 minutes longer than yesterday.
Summer began June 4 and runs for 110 days through September 21. High temperatures in this period are usually in the 70s and 80s. Highs in the 60s, 90s and 100s occur infrequently. Citizenship Day is in four days.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
September 13: ORD
Today is September 13th. It's the 256th day of the year. 109 days remain. It's week 37 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 75 and the normal low is 55. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 77 and 58.
On the hot side, in 2005 the high was 94 with a low of 71. In 1994 the high was 88 with a low of 66. Another warm high was 90 in 1998. Other warm lows were 70 in 1982, 68 (1993, 2003 and two years ago) and 67 in 1980. The record high of 98 was set back in 1939. The record warmest low of 75 occurred back in 1927, a time when the official readings were taken on the lakefront. Over the last 31 years, 22 highs (71%) were: 70s (11) and 80s (11). Two highs were in the warmer 90s and seven highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was 86 with a warm low of 67, a hot day. In 1975 the high was 63 with a low of 40, a cool day. In 1974 the high was a cool 59 with a low of 44, a cool day. In 1972 the low was a warm 67. In 1970 the high was a cool 59 with a low of 52, a seven degree spread. In 1964 the high was 70 with a cool low of 37, a 33 degree spread and cool day. That low of 37 was cooler than the record low. In 1963 the high was 62 with a low of 43, a cool day. In 1962 the high was 91 with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 33 degrees in 1998 (90/57) and 32 degrees in 2000 (79/47). There were small spreads of five degrees in 2006 (65/60), seven degrees in 1989 (60/53) and seven degrees two years ago (75/68). Two years ago we were getting lots of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ike. O'Hare recorded 6.64 inches of rain.
On the cool side, in 1985 the high was 64 with a low of 42. Other cool lows were the four others in the 40s, the coolest of these was 47 degrees, occurring in 2000. Three lows were 48 degrees. The record low of 39 was set way back in 1890. Other cool highs were the coolest reading of 60 in 1989 and another high of 64 in 1996. The record coolest high of 55 occurred way back in 1880, a time when the official readings were taken on the lakefront. Over the last 31 years, 24 lows (77%) were: 50s (12) and 60s (12). Five lows were in the cooler 40s and two lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:03 and sunrise is at 6:31. Sunset is at 19:06 and twilight ends at 19:35. There's a total of 12 hours, 35 minutes of daylight today and 13 hours, 32 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:04 and sunrise is at 6:32. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 30% at midnight, will be 35% at noon and 40% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 12:58 this afternoon. Moonset is at 22:07 tonight and moonrise is at 13:59 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 9 minutes which is 21 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Citizenship 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 75 and the normal low is 55. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 77 and 58.
On the hot side, in 2005 the high was 94 with a low of 71. In 1994 the high was 88 with a low of 66. Another warm high was 90 in 1998. Other warm lows were 70 in 1982, 68 (1993, 2003 and two years ago) and 67 in 1980. The record high of 98 was set back in 1939. The record warmest low of 75 occurred back in 1927, a time when the official readings were taken on the lakefront. Over the last 31 years, 22 highs (71%) were: 70s (11) and 80s (11). Two highs were in the warmer 90s and seven highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was 86 with a warm low of 67, a hot day. In 1975 the high was 63 with a low of 40, a cool day. In 1974 the high was a cool 59 with a low of 44, a cool day. In 1972 the low was a warm 67. In 1970 the high was a cool 59 with a low of 52, a seven degree spread. In 1964 the high was 70 with a cool low of 37, a 33 degree spread and cool day. That low of 37 was cooler than the record low. In 1963 the high was 62 with a low of 43, a cool day. In 1962 the high was 91 with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 33 degrees in 1998 (90/57) and 32 degrees in 2000 (79/47). There were small spreads of five degrees in 2006 (65/60), seven degrees in 1989 (60/53) and seven degrees two years ago (75/68). Two years ago we were getting lots of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ike. O'Hare recorded 6.64 inches of rain.
On the cool side, in 1985 the high was 64 with a low of 42. Other cool lows were the four others in the 40s, the coolest of these was 47 degrees, occurring in 2000. Three lows were 48 degrees. The record low of 39 was set way back in 1890. Other cool highs were the coolest reading of 60 in 1989 and another high of 64 in 1996. The record coolest high of 55 occurred way back in 1880, a time when the official readings were taken on the lakefront. Over the last 31 years, 24 lows (77%) were: 50s (12) and 60s (12). Five lows were in the cooler 40s and two lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:03 and sunrise is at 6:31. Sunset is at 19:06 and twilight ends at 19:35. There's a total of 12 hours, 35 minutes of daylight today and 13 hours, 32 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:04 and sunrise is at 6:32. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 30% at midnight, will be 35% at noon and 40% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 12:58 this afternoon. Moonset is at 22:07 tonight and moonrise is at 13:59 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 9 minutes which is 21 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Citizenship day is in four days. -Bernie-
Sunday, September 13, 2009
September 13: ORD
Today is September 13th. It's the 256th day of the year. 109 days remain. It's week 37 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 75 and the normal low is 55. I've calculated the 30-year averages at 77 and 58.
On the hot side, in 2005 the high was 94 with a low of 71. In 1994 the high was 88 with a low of 66. Another warm high was 90 in 1998. Other warm lows were 70 in 1982, 68 (1993, 2003 and last year) and 67 in 1980. The record high of 98 was set back in 1939. The record warmest low of 75 occurred back in 1927, a time when the official readings were taken on the lakefront. Over the last 30 years, 21 highs were: 70s (11) and 80s (10). Two highs were in the warmer 90s. Seven highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was 86 with a low of 67, a hot day. In 1975 the high was 63 with a low of 40, a cool day. In 1974 the high was 59 with a low of 44, a cool day. In 1970 the high was 59 with a low of 52, a seven degree spread. In 1964 the high was 70 with a low of 37, a 33 degree spread and cool day. That low of 37 was cooler than the record low. In 1963 the high was 62 with a low of 43, a cool day. In 1962 the high was 91 with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 33 degrees in 1998 (90/57) and 32 degrees in 2000 (79/47). There were small spreads of five degrees in 2006 (65/60), seven degrees in 1989 (60/53) and seven degrees last year (75/68). Last year we were getting lots of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ike. O'Hare recorded 6.64 inches of rain.
On the cool side, in 1985 the high was 64 with a low of 42. Other cold lows were the four others in the 40s, the coolest of these was 47 degrees, occurring in 2000. Three lows were 48 degrees. The record low of 39 was set way back in 1890. Other cool highs were the coolest reading of 60 in 1989 and another high of 64 in 1996. The record coolest high of 55 occurred way back in 1880, a time when the official readings were taken on the lakefront. Over the last 30 years, 23 lows were: 50s (11) and 60s (12). Five lows were in the cooler 40s. Two lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:03 and sunrise is at 6:31. Sunset is at 19:06 and twilight ends at 19:34. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:04 and sunrise is at 6:32. There's a total of 12 hours, 35 minutes of daylight today (three minutes less than yesterday) and 13 hours, 31 minutes between twilights. The moon is waning crescent, having reached last quarter two nights ago at 21:16. Illumination was 37% at midnight, will be 32% at noon and 26% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at six minutes past midnight. Moonset is at 15:59 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 1:19 early tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 15 hours, 53 minutes which is 44 minutes longer than yesterday.
My oldest sister, Mary Ann, and her husband, William, celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary today. Grandparent's Day is also today. Maria, my second youngest sister, and her husband, Buddy, celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary tomorrow. Citizenship Day is in four days. The autumnal equinox is in nine 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 75 and the normal low is 55. I've calculated the 30-year averages at 77 and 58.
On the hot side, in 2005 the high was 94 with a low of 71. In 1994 the high was 88 with a low of 66. Another warm high was 90 in 1998. Other warm lows were 70 in 1982, 68 (1993, 2003 and last year) and 67 in 1980. The record high of 98 was set back in 1939. The record warmest low of 75 occurred back in 1927, a time when the official readings were taken on the lakefront. Over the last 30 years, 21 highs were: 70s (11) and 80s (10). Two highs were in the warmer 90s. Seven highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was 86 with a low of 67, a hot day. In 1975 the high was 63 with a low of 40, a cool day. In 1974 the high was 59 with a low of 44, a cool day. In 1970 the high was 59 with a low of 52, a seven degree spread. In 1964 the high was 70 with a low of 37, a 33 degree spread and cool day. That low of 37 was cooler than the record low. In 1963 the high was 62 with a low of 43, a cool day. In 1962 the high was 91 with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 33 degrees in 1998 (90/57) and 32 degrees in 2000 (79/47). There were small spreads of five degrees in 2006 (65/60), seven degrees in 1989 (60/53) and seven degrees last year (75/68). Last year we were getting lots of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ike. O'Hare recorded 6.64 inches of rain.
On the cool side, in 1985 the high was 64 with a low of 42. Other cold lows were the four others in the 40s, the coolest of these was 47 degrees, occurring in 2000. Three lows were 48 degrees. The record low of 39 was set way back in 1890. Other cool highs were the coolest reading of 60 in 1989 and another high of 64 in 1996. The record coolest high of 55 occurred way back in 1880, a time when the official readings were taken on the lakefront. Over the last 30 years, 23 lows were: 50s (11) and 60s (12). Five lows were in the cooler 40s. Two lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:03 and sunrise is at 6:31. Sunset is at 19:06 and twilight ends at 19:34. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:04 and sunrise is at 6:32. There's a total of 12 hours, 35 minutes of daylight today (three minutes less than yesterday) and 13 hours, 31 minutes between twilights. The moon is waning crescent, having reached last quarter two nights ago at 21:16. Illumination was 37% at midnight, will be 32% at noon and 26% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at six minutes past midnight. Moonset is at 15:59 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 1:19 early tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 15 hours, 53 minutes which is 44 minutes longer than yesterday.
My oldest sister, Mary Ann, and her husband, William, celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary today. Grandparent's Day is also today. Maria, my second youngest sister, and her husband, Buddy, celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary tomorrow. Citizenship Day is in four days. The autumnal equinox is in nine days. -Bernie-
Saturday, September 13, 2008
September 13: ORD
Today is September 13th. It's the 257th day of the year. 109 days remain. It's week 37 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. Observations have been official at O'Hare since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 75 and the normal low is 55. The 29-year averages are 77 and 57.
On the hot side, in 2005 the high was 94 with a low of 71. In 1994 the high was 88 with a low of 66. Another hot high was 90 in 1998. Other warm lows were 70 in 1982, 68 (1993,2003) and 67 in 1980. The record high of 98 was set in 1939 and the record warmest low of 75 was set in 1927. 27 of the 29 highs have been 60s (7), 70s (10) and 80s (10).
Big differences between the high and low were 33 degrees in 1998 (90/57) and 32 degrees in 2000 (79/47). A small difference between the high and low occurred two years ago (65/60).
On the cool side, in 1985 the high was 64 with a low of 42. In 1996 the high was 64 with a low of 48. In 1989 the high was 60 with a low of 53. In 1983 the high was 67 with a low of 48. The other cool highs were 65 two years ago, 66 in 1999 and 68 in 2001. The other cool lows were 47 in 2000 and 48 in 1987. The record low of 39 was set way back in 1890 and the record coolest high of 55 was set way back in 1880. 22 of the 29 lows have been 50s (11) and 60s (11).
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:03 and sunrise is at 6:32. Sunset is at 19:06 and twilight ends at 19:34. Twilight begins tomorrow at 6:05 and sunrise is at 6:33. There's a total of 12 hours, 34 minutes of daylight today and 13 hours, 31 minutes between twilights. The moon is waxing gibbous and will reach full Harvest moon stage Monday at 4:13. Illumination was 95% at midnight, will be 97% at noon and 98% at midnight tonight. Moonset is at 4:31 this morning. Moonrise is at 18:14 and moonset is at 5:40 tomorrow. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 17 minutes today.
My eldest sister Mary Ann, and her husband, William, are celebrating their sixth wedding annniversary today. Another sister, Maria, and her huband Buddy will be celebrating their seventh wedding anniversary tomorrow. Both couples currently reside in Tampa, home to those amazing Rays.
Constitution Day, also known as Citizenship day, is in four days. This is a newer holiday, having been enacted by Congress just four years ago. The website "www.patriotism.org" says that Constitution Day is "a birthday for our country and it serves as a means for American citizens to express their pride in their citizenship. Constitution Day also designates a time to honor the Constitution of America and learn more about the famous piece of legislation." -Bernie-
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