Today is June 30th. It's the 181st day of the year. 184 days remain. It's week 26 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 82 and the normal low is 61. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 80 and 60.
On the hot side, in 1996 the high was 94 with a low of 73. The other 90s highs were 93 in 2002, 91 in 1990 and 91 in 2005. The only other 70s low was 72 in 2005. The record high of 99 was set in 1953. The record warmest low of 80 occurred back in 1931. 24 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (9) and 80s (15). Four highs were in the warmer 90s and two highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1970 the high was 93 with a low of 78, a hot day. In 1968 the high was a warm 73. In 1966 the high was 90 with a low of 60, a 30 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 68 with a low of 44, a cool day. In 1963 the high was 92 with a low of 62, a 30 degree spread.
More recently, there was a small spread of five degrees in 1986 (64/59) and seven degrees last year (66/59). Last year was the 5th coolest of the past 31 years. The large spreads were: 34 degrees in 1989 (83/49), 32 degrees in 2006 (85/53) and 30 degrees in 1979 (81/51).
On the cool side, in 1982 the high was 70 with a low of 47. The other 40s low was 49 in 1989. The coolest highs were 64 in 1986 and 69 in 1993. The record low of 45 was set in 1943. The record coolest high of 59 occurred back in 1902. 27 of the last 31 lows (87%) were: 50s (17) and 60s (10). Two 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 began at 4:46 and sunrise was at 5:20. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 14 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 22 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:46 and sunrise is at 5:21. The moon is waning gibbous. Illumination was 87% at midnight, will be 84% at noon and 80% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 9:25 this morning. Moonrise is at 22:52 and moonset is at 10:25 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 33 minutes which is 38 minutes longer than yesterday.
Independence Day is in four days. - Bernie -
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
June 29: ORD
Today is June 29th. It's the 180th day of the year. 185 days remain. It's week 26 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 82 and the normal low is 61. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 81 and 61.
On the hot side, in 1991 the high was 96 with a low of 71. A decade before, in 1981, the high was 96 with a low of 70. In 1996 the high was 92 with a low of 73. The only other 90s high was 90 in 2005. The only other 70s low was 73 in 2005. The record high of 97 was set in 1954. The record warmest low of 80 occurred in 1931. 26 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (13) and 80s (13). Four highs were in the warmer 90s. One high was in the cooler 60s. The lone 60s high was 68. It occurred on one of the two coolest days of the past 31 years in 1984.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1971 the high was 95 with a low of 73, a hot day. In 1966 the high was 89 with a low of 57, a 32 degree spread.
More recently, there was a large spread of 34 degrees in 1992 (88/54).
On the cool side, no means were 11.5 degrees or lower below normal. The only cold low was 48, the record low (and only 40s low), which was set in 1989. The coolest highs were 68 in 1984, 70 in 1982, 70 in 1988 and 70 three years ago. The record coolest high of 54 was set way back in 1899. 26 of the last 31 lows were: 50s (12) and 60s (14). One low was in the cooler 40s. Four lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:45 and sunrise was at 5:20. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 14 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 23 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:46 and sunrise is at 5:20. The moon is waning gibbous. Illumination was 93% at midnight, will be 90% at noon and 87% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 8:24 this morning. Moonrise is at 22:29 and moonset is at 9:25 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 55 minutes which is 36 minutes longer than yesterday.
Independence Day is in five 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 82 and the normal low is 61. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 81 and 61.
On the hot side, in 1991 the high was 96 with a low of 71. A decade before, in 1981, the high was 96 with a low of 70. In 1996 the high was 92 with a low of 73. The only other 90s high was 90 in 2005. The only other 70s low was 73 in 2005. The record high of 97 was set in 1954. The record warmest low of 80 occurred in 1931. 26 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (13) and 80s (13). Four highs were in the warmer 90s. One high was in the cooler 60s. The lone 60s high was 68. It occurred on one of the two coolest days of the past 31 years in 1984.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1971 the high was 95 with a low of 73, a hot day. In 1966 the high was 89 with a low of 57, a 32 degree spread.
More recently, there was a large spread of 34 degrees in 1992 (88/54).
On the cool side, no means were 11.5 degrees or lower below normal. The only cold low was 48, the record low (and only 40s low), which was set in 1989. The coolest highs were 68 in 1984, 70 in 1982, 70 in 1988 and 70 three years ago. The record coolest high of 54 was set way back in 1899. 26 of the last 31 lows were: 50s (12) and 60s (14). One low was in the cooler 40s. Four lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:45 and sunrise was at 5:20. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 14 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 23 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:46 and sunrise is at 5:20. The moon is waning gibbous. Illumination was 93% at midnight, will be 90% at noon and 87% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 8:24 this morning. Moonrise is at 22:29 and moonset is at 9:25 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 55 minutes which is 36 minutes longer than yesterday.
Independence Day is in five days. - Bernie -
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
June 28: ORD
Today is June 28th. It's the 179th day of the year. 186 days remain. It's week 26 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 82 and the normal low is 60. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 83 and 61.
On the hot side, in 2005 the high was 94 with a low of 76. The only other 90s high of the past 30 years was 92 in 1996. The only other 70s low was 70 in 1991. The record high of 101 was set in 1971. The record warmest low of 81 occurred back in 1913. 20 of the past 31 highs were 80s. Two highs were in the warmer 90s. Nine highs were in the cooler: 60s (1) and 70s (8). The lone 60s high was 69. It occurred on the coolest day of the past 30 years in 2000.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1973 the high was a cool 70. In 1971 the high was 97 with a low of 75, a hot day and year of the record high (101 at Midway). In 1962 the high was 90 with a low of 57, a 33 degree spread. In 1959 the high was 88 with a warm low of 78, a hot day.
More recently, there was a small spread of seven degrees in 1983 (70/63). The other spreads were large: 38 degrees in 1992 (82/44), 30 degrees in 1996 (92/62) and 30 degrees in 1988 (88/58).
On the cool side, no means were 11.5 degrees or lower below normal. The only cold low was 44, the record low (and only 40s low), which was set in 1992. The coolest highs were 69 in 2000 and 70 in 1983. The record coolest high of 58 was set way back in 1902. 19 of the last 31 lows were in the 60s. Ten lows were in the cooler 40s (1) and 50s (9). Two were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:45 and sunrise was at 5:19. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 15 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 23 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:45 and sunrise is at 5:20. The moon is waning gibbous. Illumination was 97% at midnight, will be 95% at noon and 93% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 7:22 this morning. Moonrise is at 22:03 and moonset is at 8:24 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 19 minutes which is 33 minutes longer than yesterday.
Independence Day is in six 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 82 and the normal low is 60. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 83 and 61.
On the hot side, in 2005 the high was 94 with a low of 76. The only other 90s high of the past 30 years was 92 in 1996. The only other 70s low was 70 in 1991. The record high of 101 was set in 1971. The record warmest low of 81 occurred back in 1913. 20 of the past 31 highs were 80s. Two highs were in the warmer 90s. Nine highs were in the cooler: 60s (1) and 70s (8). The lone 60s high was 69. It occurred on the coolest day of the past 30 years in 2000.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1973 the high was a cool 70. In 1971 the high was 97 with a low of 75, a hot day and year of the record high (101 at Midway). In 1962 the high was 90 with a low of 57, a 33 degree spread. In 1959 the high was 88 with a warm low of 78, a hot day.
More recently, there was a small spread of seven degrees in 1983 (70/63). The other spreads were large: 38 degrees in 1992 (82/44), 30 degrees in 1996 (92/62) and 30 degrees in 1988 (88/58).
On the cool side, no means were 11.5 degrees or lower below normal. The only cold low was 44, the record low (and only 40s low), which was set in 1992. The coolest highs were 69 in 2000 and 70 in 1983. The record coolest high of 58 was set way back in 1902. 19 of the last 31 lows were in the 60s. Ten lows were in the cooler 40s (1) and 50s (9). Two were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:45 and sunrise was at 5:19. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 15 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 23 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:45 and sunrise is at 5:20. The moon is waning gibbous. Illumination was 97% at midnight, will be 95% at noon and 93% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 7:22 this morning. Moonrise is at 22:03 and moonset is at 8:24 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 19 minutes which is 33 minutes longer than yesterday.
Independence Day is in six days. - Bernie -
June 27: ORD
Today is June 27th. It's the 178th day of the year. 187 days remain. It's week 26 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 82 and the normal low is 60. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 83 and 62.
On the hot side, in 1998 the high was 95 with a low of 69. In 2005 the high was 95 with a low of 68. Three years ago the high was 91 with a low of 71. In 1991 the high was 93 with a low of 68. The only other 90s high of the past 31 years was 93 in 1991. The only other 70s low was 70 in 1999. The record high of 101 was set in 1971. The record warmest low of 79 occurred back in 1931. 21 of the last 31 highs were 80s. Four highs were in the warmer 90s. Six highs were in the cooler: 60s (1) and 70s (5). The lone 60s high was 69. It occurred on the coolest day of the past 30 years in 1992. It didn't rain that day, but winds were Northeast, off the lake.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1971 the high was a hot 96 with a low of 69, a hot day. 1971 was the year of the record high of 101 at Midway. In 1968 the high was a cool 58 with a low of 55, a three degree spread and cool day. In 1959 the high was 91 with a warm low of 75, a hot day.
The June 1964 heat wave was impressive. The following were the highs and lows: 26th (90/65), 27th (90/61), 28th (91/61), 29th (91/62) and 30th (90/61).
More recently, the spreads were all large: 32 degrees in 1981 (81/49) and 30 degrees in 1996 (89/59).
On the cool side, in 1992 the high was the only 60s high of 69 with the record low of 47. The only other 40s low was 49 in 1981. The record coolest high of 57 was set way back in 1905. 27 of the last 31 lows were: 50s (10) and 60s (17). Two lows were in the cooler 40s and two were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:44 and sunrise was at 5:19. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 15 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 24 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:45 and sunrise is at 5:19. The moon reached full at 6:30 yesterday morning. It's known as the full Strawberry or Rose or Hot moon. Illumination was 99% at midnight, will be 98% at noon and 97% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 6:19 this morning. Moonrise is at 21:33 and moonset is at 7:22 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 46 minutes which is 26 minutes longer than yesterday.
Independence Day is in a week. - 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 82 and the normal low is 60. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 83 and 62.
On the hot side, in 1998 the high was 95 with a low of 69. In 2005 the high was 95 with a low of 68. Three years ago the high was 91 with a low of 71. In 1991 the high was 93 with a low of 68. The only other 90s high of the past 31 years was 93 in 1991. The only other 70s low was 70 in 1999. The record high of 101 was set in 1971. The record warmest low of 79 occurred back in 1931. 21 of the last 31 highs were 80s. Four highs were in the warmer 90s. Six highs were in the cooler: 60s (1) and 70s (5). The lone 60s high was 69. It occurred on the coolest day of the past 30 years in 1992. It didn't rain that day, but winds were Northeast, off the lake.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1971 the high was a hot 96 with a low of 69, a hot day. 1971 was the year of the record high of 101 at Midway. In 1968 the high was a cool 58 with a low of 55, a three degree spread and cool day. In 1959 the high was 91 with a warm low of 75, a hot day.
The June 1964 heat wave was impressive. The following were the highs and lows: 26th (90/65), 27th (90/61), 28th (91/61), 29th (91/62) and 30th (90/61).
More recently, the spreads were all large: 32 degrees in 1981 (81/49) and 30 degrees in 1996 (89/59).
On the cool side, in 1992 the high was the only 60s high of 69 with the record low of 47. The only other 40s low was 49 in 1981. The record coolest high of 57 was set way back in 1905. 27 of the last 31 lows were: 50s (10) and 60s (17). Two lows were in the cooler 40s and two were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:44 and sunrise was at 5:19. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 15 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 24 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:45 and sunrise is at 5:19. The moon reached full at 6:30 yesterday morning. It's known as the full Strawberry or Rose or Hot moon. Illumination was 99% at midnight, will be 98% at noon and 97% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 6:19 this morning. Moonrise is at 21:33 and moonset is at 7:22 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 46 minutes which is 26 minutes longer than yesterday.
Independence Day is in a week. - Bernie -
Sunday, June 27, 2010
June 26: ORD
Today is June 26th. It's the 177th day of the year. 188 days remain. It's week 26 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 82 and the normal low is 60. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 84 and 62.
On the hot side, in 1983 the high was the record high of 99 with a low of 72. The record warmest low of 77 occurred back in 1931. 23 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (9) and 80s (14). Seven highs were in the warmer 90s. One high was in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1977 the high was 89 with a low of 58, a 31 degree spread. In 1970 the high was a cool 64 with a low of 54, a cool day. In 1969 the high was 96 with a low of 75, a hot day. In 1963 the high was 92 with a low of 62, a 30 degree spread.
More recently, the spreads were all large: 35 degrees in 1979 (88/53), 34 degrees in 1986 (90/56) and 32 degrees in 1984 (88/56).
On the cool side, there were no days of a mean of 11.5 degrees or more cooler than normal. The one cool high of note was 69 degrees in 1982, the only 60s high. The record low of 50 occurred in 1992. The record coolest high of 60 was set way back in 1884. 25 of the last 31 lows were: 50s (10) and 60s (15). Six lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:44 and sunrise was at 5:18. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 24 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:44 and sunrise is at 5:19. The moon reached full at 6:30 this morning. It's known as the full Strawberry or Rose or Hot moon. Illumination was 100% at midnight, will be 100% at noon and 99% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 5:17 this morning. Moonrise is at 20:57 and moonset is at 6:19 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 20 minutes which is 14 minutes longer than yesterday.
Independence Day is in eight 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 82 and the normal low is 60. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 84 and 62.
On the hot side, in 1983 the high was the record high of 99 with a low of 72. The record warmest low of 77 occurred back in 1931. 23 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (9) and 80s (14). Seven highs were in the warmer 90s. One high was in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1977 the high was 89 with a low of 58, a 31 degree spread. In 1970 the high was a cool 64 with a low of 54, a cool day. In 1969 the high was 96 with a low of 75, a hot day. In 1963 the high was 92 with a low of 62, a 30 degree spread.
More recently, the spreads were all large: 35 degrees in 1979 (88/53), 34 degrees in 1986 (90/56) and 32 degrees in 1984 (88/56).
On the cool side, there were no days of a mean of 11.5 degrees or more cooler than normal. The one cool high of note was 69 degrees in 1982, the only 60s high. The record low of 50 occurred in 1992. The record coolest high of 60 was set way back in 1884. 25 of the last 31 lows were: 50s (10) and 60s (15). Six lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:44 and sunrise was at 5:18. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 24 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:44 and sunrise is at 5:19. The moon reached full at 6:30 this morning. It's known as the full Strawberry or Rose or Hot moon. Illumination was 100% at midnight, will be 100% at noon and 99% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 5:17 this morning. Moonrise is at 20:57 and moonset is at 6:19 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 20 minutes which is 14 minutes longer than yesterday.
Independence Day is in eight days. - Bernie -
Friday, June 25, 2010
June 25: ORD
Today is June 25th. It's the 176th day of the year. 189 days remain. It's week 26 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 81 and the normal low is 60. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 85 and 60.
On the hot side, last year the high was 94 with a low of 75. In 1988 the high was the record high of 103 with a low of 66, a 37 degree spread. A decade later, in 1998, the high was 95 with a low of 70. Another hot high was 94 in 1983. Other warm lows were 73 in 2002 and 72 in 2003. The record warmest low of 76 occurred way back in 1890. 18 of the last 31 highs were 80s. Seven highs were in the warmer: 90s (6) and 100s (1). Six highs were in the cooler 70s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1978 the high was 75 with a low of 68, a seven degree spread. In 1973 the high was 84 with a low of 50, a 34 degree spread. In 1970 the high was a cool 69. In 1969 the high was a hot 96 with a low of 60, a 36 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 73 with a cool low of 45, a cool day. In 1963 the high was 90 with a low of 53, a 37 degree spread.
More recently, the spreads were all large: 36 degrees in 1979 (80/44), 35 degrees in 1989 (91/56), 33 degrees in 1982 (83/50), 33 degrees in 1985 (84/51), 33 degrees in 1992 (80/47) and 31 degrees in 1983 (94/63).
On the cool side, in 1986 the high was 77 with the record low of 41, a 36 degree spread. Other cool lows were 44 in 1979 and 47 in 1992. The record coolest high of 56 was set back in 1928. 22 of the last 31 lows were: 50s (9) and 60s (13). Four lows were in the cooler 40s and five lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:43 and sunrise was at 5:18. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:44 and sunrise is at 5:18. The moon is waxing gibbous, heading towards the full Strawberry/Rose/Hot moon tomorrow. Illumination was 98% at midnight, will be 99% at noon and 100% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 4:19 this morning. Moonrise is at 20:13 and moonset is at 5:17 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 6 minutes which is the same as yesterday.
Independence Day 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 81 and the normal low is 60. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 85 and 60.
On the hot side, last year the high was 94 with a low of 75. In 1988 the high was the record high of 103 with a low of 66, a 37 degree spread. A decade later, in 1998, the high was 95 with a low of 70. Another hot high was 94 in 1983. Other warm lows were 73 in 2002 and 72 in 2003. The record warmest low of 76 occurred way back in 1890. 18 of the last 31 highs were 80s. Seven highs were in the warmer: 90s (6) and 100s (1). Six highs were in the cooler 70s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1978 the high was 75 with a low of 68, a seven degree spread. In 1973 the high was 84 with a low of 50, a 34 degree spread. In 1970 the high was a cool 69. In 1969 the high was a hot 96 with a low of 60, a 36 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 73 with a cool low of 45, a cool day. In 1963 the high was 90 with a low of 53, a 37 degree spread.
More recently, the spreads were all large: 36 degrees in 1979 (80/44), 35 degrees in 1989 (91/56), 33 degrees in 1982 (83/50), 33 degrees in 1985 (84/51), 33 degrees in 1992 (80/47) and 31 degrees in 1983 (94/63).
On the cool side, in 1986 the high was 77 with the record low of 41, a 36 degree spread. Other cool lows were 44 in 1979 and 47 in 1992. The record coolest high of 56 was set back in 1928. 22 of the last 31 lows were: 50s (9) and 60s (13). Four lows were in the cooler 40s and five lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:43 and sunrise was at 5:18. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:44 and sunrise is at 5:18. The moon is waxing gibbous, heading towards the full Strawberry/Rose/Hot moon tomorrow. Illumination was 98% at midnight, will be 99% at noon and 100% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 4:19 this morning. Moonrise is at 20:13 and moonset is at 5:17 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 6 minutes which is the same as yesterday.
Independence Day is in nine days. - Bernie -
Thursday, June 24, 2010
June 24: ORD
Today is June 24th. It's the 175th day of the year. 190 days remain. It's week 25 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 81 and the normal low is 60. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 83 and 60.
On the hot side, in 2005 the high was 96 with a low of 76. Last year the high was 94 with a low of 75. In 1997 the high was 93 with a low of 75. A year later, in 1998, the high was 94 with a low of 71. Another hot high was 94 in 1995. The record high of 97 was set in 1953. The record warmest low of 77 occurred back in 1923. 28 of the last 31 highs (90%) were: 70s (8), 80s (10) and 90s (10). Three highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1974 the high was a cool 67. In 1969 the high was a cool 66 with a low of 59, a seven degree spread. In 1967 the high was a cool 68. In 1965 the low was a cool 48. In 1963 the high was 88 with a cool low of 48, a 40 degree spread. In 1961 the low was a cool 47. In 1959 the high was 90 with a low of 60, a 30 degree spread.
More recently, the spreads were all large: 31 degrees in 1987 (91/60), 31 degrees in 1995 (94/63), 31 degrees in 2001 (81/50), 31 degrees in 2006 (82/51) and 30 degrees in 1983 (91/61).
On the cool side, in 1986 the high was 61 with the record low of 46. Other cool highs were 69 in both 1979 and 1994. The record coolest high of 59 was set back in 1917. 24 of the last 31 lows were: 50s (12) and 60s (12). Three lows were in the cooler 40s and four lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:43 and sunrise was at 5:18. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:43 and sunrise is at 5:18. The moon is waxing gibbous, heading towards the full Strawberry/Rose/Hot moon in two days. Illumination was 95% at midnight, will be 97% at noon and 98% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 3:27 this morning. Moonrise is at 19:21 and moonset is at 4:19 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 6 minutes which is 14 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Independence Day is in ten 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 81 and the normal low is 60. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 83 and 60.
On the hot side, in 2005 the high was 96 with a low of 76. Last year the high was 94 with a low of 75. In 1997 the high was 93 with a low of 75. A year later, in 1998, the high was 94 with a low of 71. Another hot high was 94 in 1995. The record high of 97 was set in 1953. The record warmest low of 77 occurred back in 1923. 28 of the last 31 highs (90%) were: 70s (8), 80s (10) and 90s (10). Three highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1974 the high was a cool 67. In 1969 the high was a cool 66 with a low of 59, a seven degree spread. In 1967 the high was a cool 68. In 1965 the low was a cool 48. In 1963 the high was 88 with a cool low of 48, a 40 degree spread. In 1961 the low was a cool 47. In 1959 the high was 90 with a low of 60, a 30 degree spread.
More recently, the spreads were all large: 31 degrees in 1987 (91/60), 31 degrees in 1995 (94/63), 31 degrees in 2001 (81/50), 31 degrees in 2006 (82/51) and 30 degrees in 1983 (91/61).
On the cool side, in 1986 the high was 61 with the record low of 46. Other cool highs were 69 in both 1979 and 1994. The record coolest high of 59 was set back in 1917. 24 of the last 31 lows were: 50s (12) and 60s (12). Three lows were in the cooler 40s and four lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:43 and sunrise was at 5:18. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:43 and sunrise is at 5:18. The moon is waxing gibbous, heading towards the full Strawberry/Rose/Hot moon in two days. Illumination was 95% at midnight, will be 97% at noon and 98% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 3:27 this morning. Moonrise is at 19:21 and moonset is at 4:19 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 6 minutes which is 14 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Independence Day is in ten days. - Bernie -
June 23: ORD
Today is June 23rd. It's the 174th day of the year. 191 days remain. It's week 25 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 81 and the normal low is 59. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 81 and 60.
On the hot side, last year the high was 94 with a low of 71. In 1997 the high was 92 with a low of 72. Five years later, in 2002, the high was 92 with a low of 72 as well. The other hot highs were 93 in both 1983 and 2005. The record high of 97 was set back in 1930. The record warmest low of 79 occurred back in 1923. 23 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (10) and 80s (13). Six highs were in the hot 90s. Two highs were in the cooler: 50s (1) and 60s (1).
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1974 the high was a cool 63 with a low of 51, a cool day. In 1972 the high was 70 with a cool low of 44, a cool day. In 1969 the high was a cool 67. In 1968 the high was a hot 94 with a low of 58, a 36 degree spread. In 1963 the high was 84 with a low of 44, a 40 degree spread. The lows of 44 in 1963 and 1972 unofficially tied the record low.
More recently, there was one small spread of five degrees two years ago in 2007 (67/62). The other spreads were large: 33 degrees in 2005 (93/60), 31 degrees in 1982 (75/44), 31 degrees in 1983 (93/62) and 31 degrees in 1993 (87/56).
On the cool side, in 1979 the high was 59 with a low of 50. The record coolest high of 58 occurred at Midway in 1979. Another cool low was the record low of 44, set in 1982. Another cool high was 67 in 2007. 27 of the last 31 lows were: 50s (14) and 60s (13). One low was in the cooler 40s and three lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:43 and sunrise was at 5:18. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:43 and sunrise is at 5:18. The moon is waxing gibbous. Illumination was 89% at midnight, will be 92% at noon and 95% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 2:42 this morning. Moonrise is at 18:22 and moonset is at 3:27 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 20 minutes which is 17 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Independence Day is in 11 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 81 and the normal low is 59. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 81 and 60.
On the hot side, last year the high was 94 with a low of 71. In 1997 the high was 92 with a low of 72. Five years later, in 2002, the high was 92 with a low of 72 as well. The other hot highs were 93 in both 1983 and 2005. The record high of 97 was set back in 1930. The record warmest low of 79 occurred back in 1923. 23 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (10) and 80s (13). Six highs were in the hot 90s. Two highs were in the cooler: 50s (1) and 60s (1).
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1974 the high was a cool 63 with a low of 51, a cool day. In 1972 the high was 70 with a cool low of 44, a cool day. In 1969 the high was a cool 67. In 1968 the high was a hot 94 with a low of 58, a 36 degree spread. In 1963 the high was 84 with a low of 44, a 40 degree spread. The lows of 44 in 1963 and 1972 unofficially tied the record low.
More recently, there was one small spread of five degrees two years ago in 2007 (67/62). The other spreads were large: 33 degrees in 2005 (93/60), 31 degrees in 1982 (75/44), 31 degrees in 1983 (93/62) and 31 degrees in 1993 (87/56).
On the cool side, in 1979 the high was 59 with a low of 50. The record coolest high of 58 occurred at Midway in 1979. Another cool low was the record low of 44, set in 1982. Another cool high was 67 in 2007. 27 of the last 31 lows were: 50s (14) and 60s (13). One low was in the cooler 40s and three lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:43 and sunrise was at 5:18. Sunset is at 20:34 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:43 and sunrise is at 5:18. The moon is waxing gibbous. Illumination was 89% at midnight, will be 92% at noon and 95% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 2:42 this morning. Moonrise is at 18:22 and moonset is at 3:27 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 20 minutes which is 17 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Independence Day is in 11 days. - Bernie -
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
June 22: ORD
Today is June 22nd. It's the 173rd day of the year. 192 days remain. It's week 25 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 81 and the normal low is 59. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 82 and 60.
On the hot side, in 1988 the high was the record high of 97 with a low of 66, a 31 degree spread. The other hot high was 93 in 1995. The record warmest low of 76 occurred back in 1923. 14 of the last 31 highs were 80s. Five highs were in the hot 90s. Twelve highs were in the cooler: 60s (4) and 70s (8).
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1974 the high was 65 with a low of 52, a cool day. In 1972 the high was a cool 67 with a low of 49, a cool day. In 1969 the high was a cool 66 with a low of 59, a seven degree spread. In 1965 the high was 88 with a low of 52, a 36 degree spread. In 1963 the high was 77 with a cold low of 36, a 41 degree spread, a cool day. That low of 36 was colder than the official low.
More recently, there were three large spreads: 31 degrees in 1993 (87/56), 31 degrees in 2003 (85/54) and 30 degrees in 1994 (88/58). There was a small spread of seven degrees in 1991 (67/60).
On the cool side, in 1992 the high was 65 with a low of 41. A decade earlier, in 1982, the high was 69 with a low of 46. Other cool highs were 67 in 1991 and 69 in 2001. The record low of 40 was set way back in 1875. The record coolest high of 55 occurred way back in 1881. 29 of the last 31 (94%) lows were: 50s (12) and 60s (17). Two lows were in the cooler 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:43 and sunrise was at 5:17. Sunset is at 20:33 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:43 and sunrise is at 5:18. The moon is waxing gibbous. Illumination was 82% at midnight, will be 86% at noon and 89% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 2:03 this morning. Moonrise is at 17:26 and moonset is at 2:42 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 37 minutes which is 47 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Independence Day is in 12 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 81 and the normal low is 59. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 82 and 60.
On the hot side, in 1988 the high was the record high of 97 with a low of 66, a 31 degree spread. The other hot high was 93 in 1995. The record warmest low of 76 occurred back in 1923. 14 of the last 31 highs were 80s. Five highs were in the hot 90s. Twelve highs were in the cooler: 60s (4) and 70s (8).
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1974 the high was 65 with a low of 52, a cool day. In 1972 the high was a cool 67 with a low of 49, a cool day. In 1969 the high was a cool 66 with a low of 59, a seven degree spread. In 1965 the high was 88 with a low of 52, a 36 degree spread. In 1963 the high was 77 with a cold low of 36, a 41 degree spread, a cool day. That low of 36 was colder than the official low.
More recently, there were three large spreads: 31 degrees in 1993 (87/56), 31 degrees in 2003 (85/54) and 30 degrees in 1994 (88/58). There was a small spread of seven degrees in 1991 (67/60).
On the cool side, in 1992 the high was 65 with a low of 41. A decade earlier, in 1982, the high was 69 with a low of 46. Other cool highs were 67 in 1991 and 69 in 2001. The record low of 40 was set way back in 1875. The record coolest high of 55 occurred way back in 1881. 29 of the last 31 (94%) lows were: 50s (12) and 60s (17). Two lows were in the cooler 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:43 and sunrise was at 5:17. Sunset is at 20:33 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:43 and sunrise is at 5:18. The moon is waxing gibbous. Illumination was 82% at midnight, will be 86% at noon and 89% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 2:03 this morning. Moonrise is at 17:26 and moonset is at 2:42 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 37 minutes which is 47 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Independence Day is in 12 days. - Bernie -
Monday, June 21, 2010
June 21: ORD
Today is June 21st. It's the 172nd day of the year. 193 days remain. It's week 25 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 81 and the normal low is 59. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 83 and 61.
On the hot side, in 1988 the high was the record high of 101 with a low of 71, a 30 degree spread. The other hot high was 93 in 1991. The other warm low was 71 in 2002. The record warmest low of 74 occurred back in 1923. 19 of the last 31 highs were 80s. Four highs were in the hot: 90s (3) and 100s (1). Eight highs were in the cooler: 60s (3) and 70s (5).
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1972 the high was a cool 68. In 1969 the high was 65 with a low of 46, a cool day. In 1968 the high was a hot 93. In 1967 the high was a cool 68. In 1963 the high was 64 with a low of 41, a cool day. In 1962 the high was 83 with a low of 53, a 30 degree spread. In 1961 the high was 75 with a cold low of 44, a 31 degree spread.
More recently, the spreads were large: 33 degrees in 2003 (80/47), 30 degrees in 1986 (92/62) and 30 degrees in 1991 (93/63).
On the cool side, in 1992 the high was 61 with the record low of 38. Another cool low was 47 in 2003. Other cool highs were 67 in 2004 and 69 in 2001. The record coolest high of 56 occurred way back in 1881. 18 of the last 31 lows were 60s. Ten lows were in the cooler: 30s (1), 40s (1) and 50s (8). Three lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:17. Sunset is at 20:33 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 26 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:43 and sunrise is at 5:17. The moon is waxing gibbous. Illumination was 72% at midnight, will be 77% at noon and 82% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 1:30 this morning. Moonrise is at 16:06 and moonset is at 2:03 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 24 minutes which is 42 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Independence Day is in 13 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 81 and the normal low is 59. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 83 and 61.
On the hot side, in 1988 the high was the record high of 101 with a low of 71, a 30 degree spread. The other hot high was 93 in 1991. The other warm low was 71 in 2002. The record warmest low of 74 occurred back in 1923. 19 of the last 31 highs were 80s. Four highs were in the hot: 90s (3) and 100s (1). Eight highs were in the cooler: 60s (3) and 70s (5).
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1972 the high was a cool 68. In 1969 the high was 65 with a low of 46, a cool day. In 1968 the high was a hot 93. In 1967 the high was a cool 68. In 1963 the high was 64 with a low of 41, a cool day. In 1962 the high was 83 with a low of 53, a 30 degree spread. In 1961 the high was 75 with a cold low of 44, a 31 degree spread.
More recently, the spreads were large: 33 degrees in 2003 (80/47), 30 degrees in 1986 (92/62) and 30 degrees in 1991 (93/63).
On the cool side, in 1992 the high was 61 with the record low of 38. Another cool low was 47 in 2003. Other cool highs were 67 in 2004 and 69 in 2001. The record coolest high of 56 occurred way back in 1881. 18 of the last 31 lows were 60s. Ten lows were in the cooler: 30s (1), 40s (1) and 50s (8). Three lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:17. Sunset is at 20:33 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 26 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:43 and sunrise is at 5:17. The moon is waxing gibbous. Illumination was 72% at midnight, will be 77% at noon and 82% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 1:30 this morning. Moonrise is at 16:06 and moonset is at 2:03 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 24 minutes which is 42 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Independence Day is in 13 days. - Bernie -
June 20: ORD
Today is June 20th. It's the 171st day of the year. 194 days remain. It's week 25 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 80 and the normal low is 59. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 83 and 60.
On the hot side, in 1988 the high was the record high of 104 with a low of 73, a 31 degree spread. This high of 104 tied July 13, 1995 as the highest temperature ever in O'Hare's history. In 1995 the high was 95 with a low of 74. Two years later, in 1997, the high was 89 with a low of 74. In 2002 the high was 91 with a low of 72. Other hot highs were 94 in 1991, 91 in 1998, 90 in 1979 and 90 in 1994. The record warmest low of 78 occurred in 1953. 23 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (13) and 80s (10). Seven highs were in the hot: 90s (6) and 100s (1). One high was in the cooler 50s. There have been no highs in the 60s the last 31 years.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1974 the high was 90 with a low of 60, a 30 degree spread. In 1970 the high was a cool 65. In 1969 the high was a cool 62 with a low of 49, a cool day. In 1963 the high was 63 with a low of 46, a cool day. In 1961 the high was 65 with a low of 47, a cool day. In 1960 the high was a cool 68.
More recently, the spreads were large: 34 degrees in 2005 (86/52), 33 degrees in 1980 (76/43), 33 degrees in 1985 (77/44) and 32 degrees in 1991 (94/62).
On the cool side, in 1992 the high was the record coolest high of 57 with the record low of 43. Other cool lows were the co-record low of 43 in 1980, 44 in 1985 and 45 in 2003. 15 of the last 31 lows were 60s. Twelve lows were in the cooler: 40s (5) and 50s (7). Four lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:17. Sunset is at 20:33 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 26 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:17. The moon is waxing gibbous. Illumination was 62% at midnight, will be 67% at noon and 72% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 1:01 this morning. Moonrise is at 14:55 and moonset is at 1:30 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 6 minutes which is 45 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Father's Day is today and Independence Day is in two weeks. - 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 80 and the normal low is 59. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 83 and 60.
On the hot side, in 1988 the high was the record high of 104 with a low of 73, a 31 degree spread. This high of 104 tied July 13, 1995 as the highest temperature ever in O'Hare's history. In 1995 the high was 95 with a low of 74. Two years later, in 1997, the high was 89 with a low of 74. In 2002 the high was 91 with a low of 72. Other hot highs were 94 in 1991, 91 in 1998, 90 in 1979 and 90 in 1994. The record warmest low of 78 occurred in 1953. 23 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (13) and 80s (10). Seven highs were in the hot: 90s (6) and 100s (1). One high was in the cooler 50s. There have been no highs in the 60s the last 31 years.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1974 the high was 90 with a low of 60, a 30 degree spread. In 1970 the high was a cool 65. In 1969 the high was a cool 62 with a low of 49, a cool day. In 1963 the high was 63 with a low of 46, a cool day. In 1961 the high was 65 with a low of 47, a cool day. In 1960 the high was a cool 68.
More recently, the spreads were large: 34 degrees in 2005 (86/52), 33 degrees in 1980 (76/43), 33 degrees in 1985 (77/44) and 32 degrees in 1991 (94/62).
On the cool side, in 1992 the high was the record coolest high of 57 with the record low of 43. Other cool lows were the co-record low of 43 in 1980, 44 in 1985 and 45 in 2003. 15 of the last 31 lows were 60s. Twelve lows were in the cooler: 40s (5) and 50s (7). Four lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:17. Sunset is at 20:33 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 26 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:17. The moon is waxing gibbous. Illumination was 62% at midnight, will be 67% at noon and 72% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 1:01 this morning. Moonrise is at 14:55 and moonset is at 1:30 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 6 minutes which is 45 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Father's Day is today and Independence Day is in two weeks. - Bernie -
June 19: ORD
Today is June 19th. It's the 170th day of the year. 195 days remain. It's week 25 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 80 and the normal low is 59. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 80 and 58.
On the hot side, in 1995 the high was 94 with the first of two 70s lows of 71. In 1988 the high was 93 with the second 70s low of 71. Another hot high was 92 in 1986. The record high of 102 was set in 1953. The record warmest low of 75 occurred back in 1931. 16 of the last 31 highs were 80s. Three highs were in the 90s. 12 highs were in the cooler: 60s (4) and 70s (8).
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1965 the high was 82 with a low of 48, a 34 degree spread. In 1962 the high was a cool 67. In 1961 the high was 84 with a low of 52, a 32 degree spread. In 1959 the high was 82 with a low of 50, a 32 degree spread.
More recently, both spreads were large: 31 degrees in 1997 (85/54) and 30 degrees in 1991 (87/57).
On the cool side, in 2004 the high was 64 with a low of 48. In 1980 the high was 69 with the record low of 43. Another cool low was 47 in 1985. Other cool highs were 67 in 1992 and 68 in 2003. The record coolest high of 56 occurred back in 1926. 26 of the last 31 lows (84%) have been: 50s (14) and 60s (12). Three 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 began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:17. Sunset is at 20:33 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 26 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:17. The moon is waxing gibbous and reached first quarter last night at 23:29. Illumination was 51% at midnight, will be 57% at noon and 62% at midnight tonight. Moonset was 34 minutes past midnight this morning. Moonrise is at 13:34. Moonset is at 1:01 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 51 minutes which is 46 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Father's Day is tomorrow and Independence Day is in 15 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 80 and the normal low is 59. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 80 and 58.
On the hot side, in 1995 the high was 94 with the first of two 70s lows of 71. In 1988 the high was 93 with the second 70s low of 71. Another hot high was 92 in 1986. The record high of 102 was set in 1953. The record warmest low of 75 occurred back in 1931. 16 of the last 31 highs were 80s. Three highs were in the 90s. 12 highs were in the cooler: 60s (4) and 70s (8).
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1965 the high was 82 with a low of 48, a 34 degree spread. In 1962 the high was a cool 67. In 1961 the high was 84 with a low of 52, a 32 degree spread. In 1959 the high was 82 with a low of 50, a 32 degree spread.
More recently, both spreads were large: 31 degrees in 1997 (85/54) and 30 degrees in 1991 (87/57).
On the cool side, in 2004 the high was 64 with a low of 48. In 1980 the high was 69 with the record low of 43. Another cool low was 47 in 1985. Other cool highs were 67 in 1992 and 68 in 2003. The record coolest high of 56 occurred back in 1926. 26 of the last 31 lows (84%) have been: 50s (14) and 60s (12). Three 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 began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:17. Sunset is at 20:33 and twilight ends at 21:08. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 26 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:17. The moon is waxing gibbous and reached first quarter last night at 23:29. Illumination was 51% at midnight, will be 57% at noon and 62% at midnight tonight. Moonset was 34 minutes past midnight this morning. Moonrise is at 13:34. Moonset is at 1:01 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 51 minutes which is 46 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Father's Day is tomorrow and Independence Day is in 15 days. - Bernie -
Friday, June 18, 2010
June 18: ORD
Today is June 18th. It's the 169th day of the year. 196 days remain. It's week 25 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 80 and the normal low is 59. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 82 and 59.
On the hot side, in 1995 the high was 93 with the only 70s low of 71. A year earlier (1994) the high was 94 with a low of 68. The other 90s highs were 95 in 1987, 92 in 1988, 91 in 2001 and 90 in 2003. The record high of 98 was set in 1954. The record warmest low of 77 occurred in 1921. 23 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (9) and 80s (14). Six highs were in the 90s. Two highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1974 the high was 81 with a low of 51, a 30 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 75 with a low of 44, a 31 degree spread. In 1963 the high was 85 with a low of 53, a 32 degree spread. In 1961 the high was 81 with a low of 51, a 30 degree spread.
More recently, five spreads were large: 36 degrees in 1988 (92/56), 33 degrees in 2003 (90/57), 32 degrees in 1993 (85/53), 30 degrees in 1986 (81/51) and 30 degrees in 1987 (95/65).
On the cool side, there were no days of means of at least 11.5 degrees lower than normal. In 1999, the record low of 45 was established. The cool highs were 64 in 1982 and 66 in 1979. The record coolest high of 55 occurred in 1950. 29 of the last 31 lows have been: 50s (16) and 60s (13). One low was in the cooler 40s and one low was in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:17. Sunset is at 20:33 and twilight ends at 21:07. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:17. The moon is waxing crescent and reaches first quarter tonight at 23:29. Illumination was 39% at midnight, will be 45% at noon and 51% at midnight tonight. Moonset was 8 minutes past midnight this morning. Moonrise is at 12:31. Moonset is at 34 minutes past midnight tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 11 hours, 37 minutes which is an hour and 5 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Father's Day is in two days and Independence Day is in 16 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 80 and the normal low is 59. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 82 and 59.
On the hot side, in 1995 the high was 93 with the only 70s low of 71. A year earlier (1994) the high was 94 with a low of 68. The other 90s highs were 95 in 1987, 92 in 1988, 91 in 2001 and 90 in 2003. The record high of 98 was set in 1954. The record warmest low of 77 occurred in 1921. 23 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (9) and 80s (14). Six highs were in the 90s. Two highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1974 the high was 81 with a low of 51, a 30 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 75 with a low of 44, a 31 degree spread. In 1963 the high was 85 with a low of 53, a 32 degree spread. In 1961 the high was 81 with a low of 51, a 30 degree spread.
More recently, five spreads were large: 36 degrees in 1988 (92/56), 33 degrees in 2003 (90/57), 32 degrees in 1993 (85/53), 30 degrees in 1986 (81/51) and 30 degrees in 1987 (95/65).
On the cool side, there were no days of means of at least 11.5 degrees lower than normal. In 1999, the record low of 45 was established. The cool highs were 64 in 1982 and 66 in 1979. The record coolest high of 55 occurred in 1950. 29 of the last 31 lows have been: 50s (16) and 60s (13). One low was in the cooler 40s and one low was in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:17. Sunset is at 20:33 and twilight ends at 21:07. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:17. The moon is waxing crescent and reaches first quarter tonight at 23:29. Illumination was 39% at midnight, will be 45% at noon and 51% at midnight tonight. Moonset was 8 minutes past midnight this morning. Moonrise is at 12:31. Moonset is at 34 minutes past midnight tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 11 hours, 37 minutes which is an hour and 5 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Father's Day is in two days and Independence Day is in 16 days. - Bernie -
Thursday, June 17, 2010
June 17: ORD
Today is June 17th. It's the 168th day of the year. 197 days remain. It's week 24 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 80 and the normal low is 58. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 80 and 58.
On the hot side, in 1984 the high was 92 with the co-record warmest low of 77. The other co-record warmest low of 77 occurred in 1957. In 2006 the high was 92 with a low of 72. In 1994 the high was 93 with a low of 70. Three years ago, in 2007, the high was 91 with a low of 70. Another warm high of note was 94 in 1987. Other highs in the 90s were 91 in 1993 and 90 in 1995. The record high of 96 was set in 1957. 27 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (10), 80s (10) and 90s (7). Four highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1977 the high was 93 with a low of 72, a hot day. In 1976 the high was 85 with a low of 54, a 31 degree spread. In 1974 the high was a cool 65 with a low of 50, a cool day. In 1972 the high was 66 with a low of 46, a cool day. In 1970 the low was a warm 72. In 1965 the high was 69 with a cool low of 45, a cool day. In 1963 the high was 82 with a low of 48, a 34 degree spread. In 1961 the high was 79 with a low of 49, a 30 degree spread. In 1960 the high was a cool 64 with a low of 51, a cool day.
More recently, five spreads were large: 35 degrees in 1987 (94/59), 33 degrees in 2001 (87/54), 32 degrees in 1980 (74/42), 31 degrees in 1982 (76/45) and 30 degrees in 1989 (80/50).
On the cool side, in 1999 the high was 66 with a low of 48. Other cool lows were the record low of 42 in 1980 and a low of 45 in 1982. Other cool highs were 64 in 2000 and 67 in 1986. The record coolest high of 57 occurred way back in 1879. 24 of the last 31 lows have been 50s (15) and 60s (9). Three lows were in the cooler 40s and four lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:16. Sunset is at 20:32 and twilight ends at 21:07. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:17. The moon is waxing crescent and reaches first quarter tomorrow night at 23:29. Illumination was 28% at midnight, will be 34% at noon and 39% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 11:18 this morning. Moonset is at 8 minutes past midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 12:31 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 12 hours, 42 minutes which is 56 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Father's Day is in three days and Independence Day is in 17 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 80 and the normal low is 58. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 80 and 58.
On the hot side, in 1984 the high was 92 with the co-record warmest low of 77. The other co-record warmest low of 77 occurred in 1957. In 2006 the high was 92 with a low of 72. In 1994 the high was 93 with a low of 70. Three years ago, in 2007, the high was 91 with a low of 70. Another warm high of note was 94 in 1987. Other highs in the 90s were 91 in 1993 and 90 in 1995. The record high of 96 was set in 1957. 27 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (10), 80s (10) and 90s (7). Four highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1977 the high was 93 with a low of 72, a hot day. In 1976 the high was 85 with a low of 54, a 31 degree spread. In 1974 the high was a cool 65 with a low of 50, a cool day. In 1972 the high was 66 with a low of 46, a cool day. In 1970 the low was a warm 72. In 1965 the high was 69 with a cool low of 45, a cool day. In 1963 the high was 82 with a low of 48, a 34 degree spread. In 1961 the high was 79 with a low of 49, a 30 degree spread. In 1960 the high was a cool 64 with a low of 51, a cool day.
More recently, five spreads were large: 35 degrees in 1987 (94/59), 33 degrees in 2001 (87/54), 32 degrees in 1980 (74/42), 31 degrees in 1982 (76/45) and 30 degrees in 1989 (80/50).
On the cool side, in 1999 the high was 66 with a low of 48. Other cool lows were the record low of 42 in 1980 and a low of 45 in 1982. Other cool highs were 64 in 2000 and 67 in 1986. The record coolest high of 57 occurred way back in 1879. 24 of the last 31 lows have been 50s (15) and 60s (9). Three lows were in the cooler 40s and four lows were in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:16. Sunset is at 20:32 and twilight ends at 21:07. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:17. The moon is waxing crescent and reaches first quarter tomorrow night at 23:29. Illumination was 28% at midnight, will be 34% at noon and 39% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 11:18 this morning. Moonset is at 8 minutes past midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 12:31 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 12 hours, 42 minutes which is 56 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Father's Day is in three days and Independence Day is in 17 days. - Bernie -
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
June 16: ORD
Today is June 16th. It's the 167th day of the year. 198 days remain. It's week 24 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 80 and the normal low is 57. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 80 and 58.
On the hot side, in 1994 the high was 95 with a low of 74. In 2006 the high was 90 with a low of 72. Another warm high of note was 93 three years ago in 2007. The other high in the 90s was 90 in 1987. Another warm low was 69 in 1979. The record high of 98 was set way back in 1913 and the record warmest low of 76 occurred in 1952. 24 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (11) and 80s (13). Four highs were in the warmer 90s. Three highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1977 the high was a hot 92 with a low of 62, a 30 degree spread. In 1974 the high was a cool 61 with a low of 53, a cool day. In 1972 the high was a cool 60 with a low of 49, a cool day. In 1971 the high was 86 with a low of 56, a 30 degree spread. In 1965 the high was a cool 66 with a low of 49, a cool day. In 1964 the high was 65 with a low of 45, a cool day. In 1961 the high was 79 with a cool low of 41, a 38 degree spread.
More recently, three spreads were all large: 33 degrees in 1986 (86/53), 32 degrees in 1996 (88/56) and 31 degrees in 2001 (86/55).
On the cool side, in 1982 the high was 62 with a low of 45. Two years earlier, in 1980, the high was 64 with the record low of 44. Another cool high was 68 in 1999. The record coolest high of 54 occurred way back in 1879. 18 of the last 31 lows have been 50s. Two lows were in the cooler 40s. 11 lows were in the warmer: 60s (9) and 70s (2).
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:16. Sunset is at 20:32 and twilight ends at 21:07. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:16. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 18% at midnight, will be 23% at noon and 28% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 10:03 this morning. Moonset is at 23:41. Moonrise is at 11:18 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 13 hours, 38 minutes which is 46 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Father's Day is in four days and Independence Day is in 18 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 80 and the normal low is 57. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 80 and 58.
On the hot side, in 1994 the high was 95 with a low of 74. In 2006 the high was 90 with a low of 72. Another warm high of note was 93 three years ago in 2007. The other high in the 90s was 90 in 1987. Another warm low was 69 in 1979. The record high of 98 was set way back in 1913 and the record warmest low of 76 occurred in 1952. 24 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (11) and 80s (13). Four highs were in the warmer 90s. Three highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1977 the high was a hot 92 with a low of 62, a 30 degree spread. In 1974 the high was a cool 61 with a low of 53, a cool day. In 1972 the high was a cool 60 with a low of 49, a cool day. In 1971 the high was 86 with a low of 56, a 30 degree spread. In 1965 the high was a cool 66 with a low of 49, a cool day. In 1964 the high was 65 with a low of 45, a cool day. In 1961 the high was 79 with a cool low of 41, a 38 degree spread.
More recently, three spreads were all large: 33 degrees in 1986 (86/53), 32 degrees in 1996 (88/56) and 31 degrees in 2001 (86/55).
On the cool side, in 1982 the high was 62 with a low of 45. Two years earlier, in 1980, the high was 64 with the record low of 44. Another cool high was 68 in 1999. The record coolest high of 54 occurred way back in 1879. 18 of the last 31 lows have been 50s. Two lows were in the cooler 40s. 11 lows were in the warmer: 60s (9) and 70s (2).
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:16. Sunset is at 20:32 and twilight ends at 21:07. There's a total of 15 hours, 16 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 25 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:16. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 18% at midnight, will be 23% at noon and 28% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 10:03 this morning. Moonset is at 23:41. Moonrise is at 11:18 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 13 hours, 38 minutes which is 46 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Father's Day is in four days and Independence Day is in 18 days. - Bernie -
June 15: ORD
Today is June 15th. It's the 166th day of the year. 199 days remain. It's week 24 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 79 and the normal low is 57. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 80 and 59.
On the hot side, in 1994 the high was the record high of 95 with the record warmest low of 78. The record high of 95 also occurred 40 years earlier in 1954. In 1979 the high was 89 with a low of 72. In 1988 the high was 93 with a low of 67. Another warm high of note was 91 three years ago in 2007. Other warm lows were 68 in 1981 and 67 ten years later in 1991. 25 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (10) and 80s (15). Three highs were in the warmer 90s. Three highs were in the cooler: 50s (1) and 60s (2).
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1967 the high was 91 with a low of 74, a hot day. In 1965 the high was 67 with a low of 45, a cool day. In 1962 the high was 82 with a low of 50, a 32 degree spread. In 1961 the high was 63 with a low of 43, a cool day.
More recently, both spreads were all large: 39 degrees in 1997 (82/43) and 32 degrees in 1995 (89/57).
On the cool side, in 1989 the high was 57 (the only 50s high) with a low of 53, a spread of just 4 degrees. Other cool highs were the only 60s highs: 63 in 1999 and 69 in 1984. The record low of 43 was set in 1997. The former record low of 46 occurred eight decades before in 1917. The only other 40s low was 49 in 1980. The record coolest high of 52 occurred in 1917 (the aforementioned former record low day). 27 of the last 31 lows have been: 50s (15) and 60s (12). Two 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 began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:16. Sunset is at 20:31 and twilight ends at 21:06. There's a total of 15 hours, 15 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 24 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:16. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 10% at midnight, will be 14% at noon and 18% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 8:47 this morning. Moonset is at 23:11. Moonrise is at 10:03 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 14 hours, 24 minutes which is 42 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Father's Day is in five days and Independence Day is in 19 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 79 and the normal low is 57. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 80 and 59.
On the hot side, in 1994 the high was the record high of 95 with the record warmest low of 78. The record high of 95 also occurred 40 years earlier in 1954. In 1979 the high was 89 with a low of 72. In 1988 the high was 93 with a low of 67. Another warm high of note was 91 three years ago in 2007. Other warm lows were 68 in 1981 and 67 ten years later in 1991. 25 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (10) and 80s (15). Three highs were in the warmer 90s. Three highs were in the cooler: 50s (1) and 60s (2).
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1967 the high was 91 with a low of 74, a hot day. In 1965 the high was 67 with a low of 45, a cool day. In 1962 the high was 82 with a low of 50, a 32 degree spread. In 1961 the high was 63 with a low of 43, a cool day.
More recently, both spreads were all large: 39 degrees in 1997 (82/43) and 32 degrees in 1995 (89/57).
On the cool side, in 1989 the high was 57 (the only 50s high) with a low of 53, a spread of just 4 degrees. Other cool highs were the only 60s highs: 63 in 1999 and 69 in 1984. The record low of 43 was set in 1997. The former record low of 46 occurred eight decades before in 1917. The only other 40s low was 49 in 1980. The record coolest high of 52 occurred in 1917 (the aforementioned former record low day). 27 of the last 31 lows have been: 50s (15) and 60s (12). Two 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 began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:16. Sunset is at 20:31 and twilight ends at 21:06. There's a total of 15 hours, 15 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 24 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:16. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 10% at midnight, will be 14% at noon and 18% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 8:47 this morning. Moonset is at 23:11. Moonrise is at 10:03 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 14 hours, 24 minutes which is 42 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Father's Day is in five days and Independence Day is in 19 days. - Bernie -
Monday, June 14, 2010
June 14: ORD
Today is June 14th. It's the 165th day of the year. 200 days remain. It's week 24 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 79 and the normal low is 57. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 82 and 60.
On the hot side, in 1987 the high was the record high of 99 with a low of 68, a 31 degree spread. In 1988 the high was 94 with a low of 71. In 1981 the high was 88 with the record warmest low of 75. In 1991 the high was 93 with a low of 69. Three years later, in 1994, the high was 94 with a low of 66. In 2001 the high was 91 with a low of 68. Highs were 91 in both 1983 and 1992. The high was 90 in 1995. 27 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (8), 80s (11) and 90s (8). Four highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1978 the high was a cool 67. In 1967 the high was 89 with a warm low of 70, a hot day. In 1963 the high was a cool 67. In 1962 the high was 77 with a low of 47, a 30 degree spread. In 1961 the high was a cool 65. In 1960 the high was a cool 60 with a low of 54, a six degree spread.
More recently, both spreads were all large: 31 degrees in 1983 (91/60) and 31 degrees in 1995 (90/59).
On the cool side, in 1997 the high was 68 with the record low of 45 (the former record low of 47 occurred in 1985). Other cool highs were 65 in 1986 and 67 in 2002. The record coolest high of 58 was set way back in 1875. 27 of the last 31 lows have been: 50s (13) and 60s (14). Two 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 began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:16. Sunset is at 20:31 and twilight ends at 21:06. There's a total of 15 hours, 15 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 24 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:16. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 4% at midnight, will be 7% at noon and 10% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 7:31 this morning. Moonset is at 22:37. Moonrise is at 8:47 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 15 hours, 6 minutes which is 32 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Flag Day is today and Father's Day is in six 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 79 and the normal low is 57. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 82 and 60.
On the hot side, in 1987 the high was the record high of 99 with a low of 68, a 31 degree spread. In 1988 the high was 94 with a low of 71. In 1981 the high was 88 with the record warmest low of 75. In 1991 the high was 93 with a low of 69. Three years later, in 1994, the high was 94 with a low of 66. In 2001 the high was 91 with a low of 68. Highs were 91 in both 1983 and 1992. The high was 90 in 1995. 27 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (8), 80s (11) and 90s (8). Four highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1978 the high was a cool 67. In 1967 the high was 89 with a warm low of 70, a hot day. In 1963 the high was a cool 67. In 1962 the high was 77 with a low of 47, a 30 degree spread. In 1961 the high was a cool 65. In 1960 the high was a cool 60 with a low of 54, a six degree spread.
More recently, both spreads were all large: 31 degrees in 1983 (91/60) and 31 degrees in 1995 (90/59).
On the cool side, in 1997 the high was 68 with the record low of 45 (the former record low of 47 occurred in 1985). Other cool highs were 65 in 1986 and 67 in 2002. The record coolest high of 58 was set way back in 1875. 27 of the last 31 lows have been: 50s (13) and 60s (14). Two 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 began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:16. Sunset is at 20:31 and twilight ends at 21:06. There's a total of 15 hours, 15 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 24 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:16. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 4% at midnight, will be 7% at noon and 10% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 7:31 this morning. Moonset is at 22:37. Moonrise is at 8:47 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 15 hours, 6 minutes which is 32 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Flag Day is today and Father's Day is in six days. - Bernie -
Sunday, June 13, 2010
June 13: ORD
Today is June 13th. It's the 164th day of the year. 201 days remain. It's week 24 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 79 and the normal low is 57. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 82 and 59.
On the hot side, in 1990 the high was 92 with the only 70s low of 71. In 2001 the high was 91 with a low of 68. In 1988 we had a near-record high of 94 (record is 95, set in 1956). The high was 92 in 1987. Highs were 91 in both 1992 and 1994. As you can see, five of the six 90s highs occurred between 1987 and 1994. Another warm low was 69 in 1984. The record warmest low of 74 occurred back in 1920. 23 of the last 31 highs were in the: 70s (10) and 80s (13). Six highs were in the hot 90s and two were in the cooler 60s, most recently last year's 68.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1978 the high was 67 with a low of 42, a cool day. In 1969 the high was a cool 64. In 1968 the high was 76 with a cool low of 43, a 33 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 65 with a low of 46, a cool day. In 1964 the high was a hot 91. In 1963 the high was 80 with a low of 49, a 31 degree spread. In 1962 the low was a cold 44. In 1960 the high was a cool 63 with a low of 56, a seven degree spread. In 1959 the high was a cool 67.
More recently, all the spreads were all large: 36 degrees in 1992 (91/55), 34 degrees in 1995 (85/51), 31 degrees in 1982 (78/47), 31 degrees in 1988 (94/63) and 30 degrees in 1987 (92/62).
On the cool side, in 1985 the high was 71 with the record low of 40, a 31 degree spread. In 2002 the high was 64 (the only 60s high and just two degrees above the record coolest high of 62 set in 1857). 27 of the last 31 lows have been 50s (11) and 60s (16). Three lows were in the cooler 40s and one was in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:16. Sunset is at 20:31 and twilight ends at 21:05. There's a total of 15 hours, 15 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 23 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:16. The moon reached new yesterday at 6:15 and is waxing crescent. Illumination was 1% at midnight, will be 2% at noon and 4% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 6:17 this morning. Moonset is at 21:55. Moonrise is at 7:31 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 15 hours, 38 minutes which is 17 minutes shorter than yesterday. This is near the maximum for moonlight, happening at a time when we can't see it!
Flag Day is tomorrow and Father's Day is in a week. - 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 79 and the normal low is 57. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 82 and 59.
On the hot side, in 1990 the high was 92 with the only 70s low of 71. In 2001 the high was 91 with a low of 68. In 1988 we had a near-record high of 94 (record is 95, set in 1956). The high was 92 in 1987. Highs were 91 in both 1992 and 1994. As you can see, five of the six 90s highs occurred between 1987 and 1994. Another warm low was 69 in 1984. The record warmest low of 74 occurred back in 1920. 23 of the last 31 highs were in the: 70s (10) and 80s (13). Six highs were in the hot 90s and two were in the cooler 60s, most recently last year's 68.
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1978 the high was 67 with a low of 42, a cool day. In 1969 the high was a cool 64. In 1968 the high was 76 with a cool low of 43, a 33 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 65 with a low of 46, a cool day. In 1964 the high was a hot 91. In 1963 the high was 80 with a low of 49, a 31 degree spread. In 1962 the low was a cold 44. In 1960 the high was a cool 63 with a low of 56, a seven degree spread. In 1959 the high was a cool 67.
More recently, all the spreads were all large: 36 degrees in 1992 (91/55), 34 degrees in 1995 (85/51), 31 degrees in 1982 (78/47), 31 degrees in 1988 (94/63) and 30 degrees in 1987 (92/62).
On the cool side, in 1985 the high was 71 with the record low of 40, a 31 degree spread. In 2002 the high was 64 (the only 60s high and just two degrees above the record coolest high of 62 set in 1857). 27 of the last 31 lows have been 50s (11) and 60s (16). Three lows were in the cooler 40s and one was in the warmer 70s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:16. Sunset is at 20:31 and twilight ends at 21:05. There's a total of 15 hours, 15 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 23 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:16. The moon reached new yesterday at 6:15 and is waxing crescent. Illumination was 1% at midnight, will be 2% at noon and 4% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 6:17 this morning. Moonset is at 21:55. Moonrise is at 7:31 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 15 hours, 38 minutes which is 17 minutes shorter than yesterday. This is near the maximum for moonlight, happening at a time when we can't see it!
Flag Day is tomorrow and Father's Day is in a week. - Bernie -
June 12: ORD
Today is June 12th. It's the 163rd day of the year. 202 days remain. It's week 24 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 79 and the normal low is 56. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 79 and 58.
On the hot side, two years ago the high was 91 with a low of 73. In 1987 the high was 93 with a low of 67. All of the 90s highs (except two years ago) occurred between 1983 and 1988. The other 90s highs were 93 in 1983, 91 in 1984 and 90 in 1988. Our other upper 60s lows were 68 in 1990 and 67 in 1999. Our other 70s low was 70 in 2005. The record high of 97 was set in 1956. The record warmest low of 75 occurred back in 1920. 21 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (9) and 80s (12). Five highs were in the hot 90s. Five highs were in the cooler: 50s (1) and 60s (4).
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1978 the high was 78 with a low of 48, a 30 degree spread. In 1977 the high was a cool 63 with a low of 57, a six degree spread. In 1976 the high was a hot 94 with a low of 66, a hot day. In 1970 the low was a warm 68. In 1967 the high was 90 with a warm low of 72, a hot day. In 1965 the high was 80 with a low of 50, a 30 degree spread. In 1961 the high was 89 with a warm low of 68, a hot day. In 1960 the high was a cool 59 with a low of 55, a four degree spread.
More recently, the only small spread occurred in 2000 at seven degrees (60/53). The other spreads were all large: 36 degrees in 1988 (90/54), 35 degrees in 1984 (91/56), 35 degrees in 1992 (86/51) and 33 degrees in 1983 (93/60).
On the cool side, in 1985 the only 50s high of 57 occurred with the record low of 40. Another cool high (60 degrees) occurred in 2000. The record coolest high of 55 was set in 1955. 26 of the last 30 lows have been in the 50s and 60s (13 of each). Three lows were in the cooler 40s (most recently 49 last year) and two lows were in the warmer 70s (most recently 73 two years ago).
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:16. Sunset is at 20:30 and twilight ends at 21:05. There's a total of 15 hours, 14 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 23 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:16. The moon reached new today at 6:15. Illumination was 0% at midnight, will be 0% at noon and 1% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 5:11 this morning. Moonset is at 21:06. Moonrise is at 6:17 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 15 hours, 55 minutes which is 2 minutes longer than yesterday. This is the maximum for moonlight, happening at a time when we can't see it!
Flag Day is in two days and Father's Day is in eight 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 79 and the normal low is 56. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 79 and 58.
On the hot side, two years ago the high was 91 with a low of 73. In 1987 the high was 93 with a low of 67. All of the 90s highs (except two years ago) occurred between 1983 and 1988. The other 90s highs were 93 in 1983, 91 in 1984 and 90 in 1988. Our other upper 60s lows were 68 in 1990 and 67 in 1999. Our other 70s low was 70 in 2005. The record high of 97 was set in 1956. The record warmest low of 75 occurred back in 1920. 21 of the last 31 highs were: 70s (9) and 80s (12). Five highs were in the hot 90s. Five highs were in the cooler: 50s (1) and 60s (4).
In looking back through the years to the first June at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: In 1978 the high was 78 with a low of 48, a 30 degree spread. In 1977 the high was a cool 63 with a low of 57, a six degree spread. In 1976 the high was a hot 94 with a low of 66, a hot day. In 1970 the low was a warm 68. In 1967 the high was 90 with a warm low of 72, a hot day. In 1965 the high was 80 with a low of 50, a 30 degree spread. In 1961 the high was 89 with a warm low of 68, a hot day. In 1960 the high was a cool 59 with a low of 55, a four degree spread.
More recently, the only small spread occurred in 2000 at seven degrees (60/53). The other spreads were all large: 36 degrees in 1988 (90/54), 35 degrees in 1984 (91/56), 35 degrees in 1992 (86/51) and 33 degrees in 1983 (93/60).
On the cool side, in 1985 the only 50s high of 57 occurred with the record low of 40. Another cool high (60 degrees) occurred in 2000. The record coolest high of 55 was set in 1955. 26 of the last 30 lows have been in the 50s and 60s (13 of each). Three lows were in the cooler 40s (most recently 49 last year) and two lows were in the warmer 70s (most recently 73 two years ago).
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight began at 4:42 and sunrise was at 5:16. Sunset is at 20:30 and twilight ends at 21:05. There's a total of 15 hours, 14 minutes of daylight today and 16 hours, 23 minutes between twilights. Tomorrow twilight begins at 4:42 and sunrise is at 5:16. The moon reached new today at 6:15. Illumination was 0% at midnight, will be 0% at noon and 1% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 5:11 this morning. Moonset is at 21:06. Moonrise is at 6:17 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 15 hours, 55 minutes which is 2 minutes longer than yesterday. This is the maximum for moonlight, happening at a time when we can't see it!
Flag Day is in two days and Father's Day is in eight days. - Bernie -
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