Today is November 15th. It's the 319th day of the year. 46 days remain. It's week 46 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 47 and the normal low is 32. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 48 and 34.
On the warm side, in 1990 the high was 70 with a low of 52. In 2001 the high was 68 with a low of 54. In 1988 the high was 65 with a low of 47. Other warm highs were 63 in 1987 and 62 in 1981. The record high of 71 was set in 1971. The record high of 71 also occurred in 1955 and two years earlier in 1953. The record warmest low of 60 was set in 1960. Over the last 32 years, 16 highs have been 40s. 11 highs were in the warmer: 50s (6), 60s (4) and 70s (1). Five highs were in the cold 30s.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was a warm 60 degrees. In 1976 the low was a cold 17. In 1972 the high was 38 with a low of 32, a mere six degree spread. In 1971 the high was a warm 68 with a low of 41, a warm day and year of the record high. In 1969 the high was 32 with a low of 20, a cold day. In 1968 the high was 46 with a low of 43, a mere three degree spread. In 1967 the low was a cold 20 degrees. In 1964 the high was 62 with a low of 53, a warm day. In 1962 the low was a warm 45 degrees. In 1960 the high was 65 with a low of 55, a warm day and year of the record warmest low. In 1959 the high was 38 with a cold low of 13 degrees, a cold day. In 1958 the high was 61 with a low of 56, a warm day.
More recently, there were no large spreads of 30 degrees or more. There were small spreads of four degrees in 2002 (40/36), four degrees in 2003 (42/38), four degrees in 2006 (47/43), six degrees in 1993 (44/38), seven degrees in 1979 (47/40), seven degrees in 1985 (42/35), seven degrees in 1998 (46/39) and seven degrees two years ago (42/35).
On the cold side, in 1982 the high was 34 with a low of 13. In 1995 the high was 34 with a low of 20. In 1992 the high was 36 with a low of 21. Another cold high was 34 in 1997. The record low of 10 and record coolest high of 18 were set on the same cold day back in 1933. 18 of the last 32 lows were 30s. Eight lows were in the cold: 10s (1) and 20s (7). Six lows were in the warmer: 40s (4) and 50s (2).
Our most recent 30s high was 39 in 2000.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:14 and sunrise is at 6:44. Sunset is at 16:32 and twilight ends at 17:02. There's a total of 9 hours, 48 minutes of daylight today and 10 hours, 48 minutes between twilights. We are losing two minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:15 and sunrise is at 6:45. The moon is waxing gibbous, having reached first quarter two mornings ago at 10:39. Illumination was 65% at midnight, will be 69% at noon and 73% at midnight tonight. Moonset was at 0:42 this morning. Moonrise is at 13:20 this afternoon. Moonset is at 1:42 tonight. Moonlight time is 11 hours, 22 minutes which is 20 minutes longer than yesterday.
Thanksgiving is in ten days. Pearl Harbor Day is in 22 days. -Bernie-
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
November 14: ORD
Today is November 14th. It's the 318th day of the year. 47 days remain. It's week 46 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 48 and the normal low is 32. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 50 and 32.
On the warm side, in 2001 the high was 62 with a low of 51. In 1989 the high was 62 with a low of 46. Last year the high was 63 with a low of 43. Other warm highs were 66 in 1990, 62 in 1994, 61 in 1981, 60 in 1987 and 60 in 1999. Another warm low was 43 in 1993. The record high of 78 was set in 1971. The record warmest low of 59 was set in 1958. The past 32 highs have been fairly evenly distributed: 30s (7), 40s (9), 50s (8) and 60s (8).
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1976 the high was 39 with a cold low of 15, a cool day. In 1974 the high was a cold 30 with a low of 23, a cold day with a mere seven degree spread. In 1973 the high was a warm 65 with a low of 39, a warm day. In 1971 the high was 77 with a low of 48, a warm day and year of the record high. In 1969 the high as 28 with a low of 20, a cold day. In 1965 the low was a cold 20 degrees. In 1964 the high was a warm 70 with a low of 37, a 33 degree spread and warm day. In 1962 the high was a warm 61 with a low of 27, a 34 degree spread. In 1960 the high was 69 with a low of 48, a warm day. In 1959 the high was 26 with a low of 13, a cold day. That high of 26 is near the record coldest high of 24. The low of 13 is actually colder than the record low of 14. In 1958 the high was 71 with a low of 57, a warm day and year of the record warmest low.
More recently, there were large spreads of 35 degrees in 1981 (61/26), 31 degrees in 1990 (66/35) and 31 degrees in 1999 (60/29). There were small spreads of three degrees in 1993 (46/43) and five degrees in 1997 (38/33).
On the cold side, in 1986 the high was 34 with a low of 15. That low of 15 was only a degree warmer than the record low. A decade later, in 1996, the high was 33 with a low of 17. That low of 17 is our most recent 10s low. In 1982 the high was 30 with a low of 20. In 1995 the high was 37 with a low of 18. As you can see, the back to back years of 1995 and 1996 had lows in the 10s. In 1992 the high was 35 with a low of 20. Another cold high was 36 in 2000 (the most recent 30s high). The record low of 14 and record coldest high of 24 were set on the same cold day back in 1916. The record low of 14 also occurred 16 years earlier in 1900. 22 of the last 32 lows (69%) were: 20s (10) and 30s (12). Three lows were in the cold 10s (a.k.a. teens). Seven lows were in the warmer: 40s (6) and 50s (1). Our most recent 20s lows were back to back to back: 23 in 2003, 26 in 2004 and 28 in 2005. Lows in succeeding years are also warmer each year (36, 39, 42 and 43 last year). The low of 23 in 2003 was preceded by a low of 51 in 2001 (the warmest low of the past 32 years) and then a low of 39 in 2002. So recent lows on this date display quite a variation.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:12 and sunrise is at 6:43. Sunset is at 16:33 and twilight ends at 17:03. There's a total of 9 hours, 50 minutes of daylight today and 10 hours, 51 minutes between twilights. We are losing two minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:14 and sunrise is at 6:44. The moon is waxing gibbous, having reached first quarter yesterday morning at 10:39. Illumination was 55% at midnight, will be 60% at noon and 65% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 12:58 this afternoon. Moonset is at 42 minutes past midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 13:20 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 11 hours, 2 minutes which is seven minutes shorter than yesterday.
Thanksgiving 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 48 and the normal low is 32. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 50 and 32.
On the warm side, in 2001 the high was 62 with a low of 51. In 1989 the high was 62 with a low of 46. Last year the high was 63 with a low of 43. Other warm highs were 66 in 1990, 62 in 1994, 61 in 1981, 60 in 1987 and 60 in 1999. Another warm low was 43 in 1993. The record high of 78 was set in 1971. The record warmest low of 59 was set in 1958. The past 32 highs have been fairly evenly distributed: 30s (7), 40s (9), 50s (8) and 60s (8).
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1976 the high was 39 with a cold low of 15, a cool day. In 1974 the high was a cold 30 with a low of 23, a cold day with a mere seven degree spread. In 1973 the high was a warm 65 with a low of 39, a warm day. In 1971 the high was 77 with a low of 48, a warm day and year of the record high. In 1969 the high as 28 with a low of 20, a cold day. In 1965 the low was a cold 20 degrees. In 1964 the high was a warm 70 with a low of 37, a 33 degree spread and warm day. In 1962 the high was a warm 61 with a low of 27, a 34 degree spread. In 1960 the high was 69 with a low of 48, a warm day. In 1959 the high was 26 with a low of 13, a cold day. That high of 26 is near the record coldest high of 24. The low of 13 is actually colder than the record low of 14. In 1958 the high was 71 with a low of 57, a warm day and year of the record warmest low.
More recently, there were large spreads of 35 degrees in 1981 (61/26), 31 degrees in 1990 (66/35) and 31 degrees in 1999 (60/29). There were small spreads of three degrees in 1993 (46/43) and five degrees in 1997 (38/33).
On the cold side, in 1986 the high was 34 with a low of 15. That low of 15 was only a degree warmer than the record low. A decade later, in 1996, the high was 33 with a low of 17. That low of 17 is our most recent 10s low. In 1982 the high was 30 with a low of 20. In 1995 the high was 37 with a low of 18. As you can see, the back to back years of 1995 and 1996 had lows in the 10s. In 1992 the high was 35 with a low of 20. Another cold high was 36 in 2000 (the most recent 30s high). The record low of 14 and record coldest high of 24 were set on the same cold day back in 1916. The record low of 14 also occurred 16 years earlier in 1900. 22 of the last 32 lows (69%) were: 20s (10) and 30s (12). Three lows were in the cold 10s (a.k.a. teens). Seven lows were in the warmer: 40s (6) and 50s (1). Our most recent 20s lows were back to back to back: 23 in 2003, 26 in 2004 and 28 in 2005. Lows in succeeding years are also warmer each year (36, 39, 42 and 43 last year). The low of 23 in 2003 was preceded by a low of 51 in 2001 (the warmest low of the past 32 years) and then a low of 39 in 2002. So recent lows on this date display quite a variation.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:12 and sunrise is at 6:43. Sunset is at 16:33 and twilight ends at 17:03. There's a total of 9 hours, 50 minutes of daylight today and 10 hours, 51 minutes between twilights. We are losing two minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:14 and sunrise is at 6:44. The moon is waxing gibbous, having reached first quarter yesterday morning at 10:39. Illumination was 55% at midnight, will be 60% at noon and 65% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 12:58 this afternoon. Moonset is at 42 minutes past midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 13:20 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 11 hours, 2 minutes which is seven minutes shorter than yesterday.
Thanksgiving is in 11 days. -Bernie-
Saturday, November 13, 2010
November 13: ORD
Today is November 13th. It's the 317th day of the year. 48 days remain. It's week 46 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 48 and the normal low is 32. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 50 and 32.
On the warm side, in 1989 the high was the record high of 73 with a low of 45. Five years later, in 1994, the high was 65 with the record warmest low of 52. A year earlier, 1993, the high was 65 with a low of 45. In 1999 the high was 71 with a low of 37, a 34 degree spread. In 1980 the high was 61 with a low of 45. A couple of years prior, in 1978, the high was 64 with a low of 41. In 2001 the high was 63 with a low of 40. Other warm highs were 61 in 1987, 61 in 2005 and 60 three years ago (our most recent 60s high). Another warm low was 44 two years ago. 23 of the last 32 highs (72%) were: 40s (8), 50s (7) and 60s (8). Two highs were in the warmer 70s. Seven highs were in the cold: 20s (3) and 30s (4). Our most recent: 30s high: 37 in 1997, 40s high: 42 in 2006 and 50s high: 55 last year.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1976 the high was 40 with a cold low of 17, a cool day. In 1975 the high was 38 with a low of 32, a six degree spread. In 1974 the high was a cool 36. In 1973 the high was 61 with a low of 50, a warm day. In 1964 the high was a warm 61 degrees. In 1962 the high was 57 with a low of 26, a 31 degree spread. In 1961 the low was a warm 44 degrees. In 1960 the high was a warm 63. In 1959 the high was a cool 35. In 1958 the high was 65 with a low of 48, a warm day.
More recently, there were no other large spreads. There was a small spread of three degrees in 1985 (46/43).
On the cold side, in 1986 the high was the record coldest high of 21 with the record low of 6. A decade later, in 1996, the high was 27 with a low of 17. In 1982 the high was 28 with a low of 20. In 1995 the high was 31 with a low of 18. Those lows in the 10s (a.k.a. teens) happened in back-to-back years. Another cool high was 36 in 1992. 28 of the last 32 lows were: 20s (10), 30s (11) and 40s (7). Three lows were in the cold: 0s (1) and 10s (2). One low was in the warmer 50s. The most recent 20s lows were 29 in 2003 and 26 in 2004.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:11 and sunrise is at 6:41. Sunset is at 16:33 and twilight ends at 17:03. There's a total of 9 hours, 52 minutes of daylight today and 10 hours, 52 minutes between twilights. We are losing two minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:12 and sunrise is at 6:43. The moon reached first quarter this morning at 10:39. Illumination was 46% at midnight, will be 51% at noon and 55% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 12:34 this afternoon. Moonset is at 23:43 tonight. Moonrise is at 12:58 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 11 hours, 9 minutes which is 35 minutes longer than yesterday.
Thanksgiving 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 48 and the normal low is 32. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 50 and 32.
On the warm side, in 1989 the high was the record high of 73 with a low of 45. Five years later, in 1994, the high was 65 with the record warmest low of 52. A year earlier, 1993, the high was 65 with a low of 45. In 1999 the high was 71 with a low of 37, a 34 degree spread. In 1980 the high was 61 with a low of 45. A couple of years prior, in 1978, the high was 64 with a low of 41. In 2001 the high was 63 with a low of 40. Other warm highs were 61 in 1987, 61 in 2005 and 60 three years ago (our most recent 60s high). Another warm low was 44 two years ago. 23 of the last 32 highs (72%) were: 40s (8), 50s (7) and 60s (8). Two highs were in the warmer 70s. Seven highs were in the cold: 20s (3) and 30s (4). Our most recent: 30s high: 37 in 1997, 40s high: 42 in 2006 and 50s high: 55 last year.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1976 the high was 40 with a cold low of 17, a cool day. In 1975 the high was 38 with a low of 32, a six degree spread. In 1974 the high was a cool 36. In 1973 the high was 61 with a low of 50, a warm day. In 1964 the high was a warm 61 degrees. In 1962 the high was 57 with a low of 26, a 31 degree spread. In 1961 the low was a warm 44 degrees. In 1960 the high was a warm 63. In 1959 the high was a cool 35. In 1958 the high was 65 with a low of 48, a warm day.
More recently, there were no other large spreads. There was a small spread of three degrees in 1985 (46/43).
On the cold side, in 1986 the high was the record coldest high of 21 with the record low of 6. A decade later, in 1996, the high was 27 with a low of 17. In 1982 the high was 28 with a low of 20. In 1995 the high was 31 with a low of 18. Those lows in the 10s (a.k.a. teens) happened in back-to-back years. Another cool high was 36 in 1992. 28 of the last 32 lows were: 20s (10), 30s (11) and 40s (7). Three lows were in the cold: 0s (1) and 10s (2). One low was in the warmer 50s. The most recent 20s lows were 29 in 2003 and 26 in 2004.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:11 and sunrise is at 6:41. Sunset is at 16:33 and twilight ends at 17:03. There's a total of 9 hours, 52 minutes of daylight today and 10 hours, 52 minutes between twilights. We are losing two minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:12 and sunrise is at 6:43. The moon reached first quarter this morning at 10:39. Illumination was 46% at midnight, will be 51% at noon and 55% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 12:34 this afternoon. Moonset is at 23:43 tonight. Moonrise is at 12:58 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 11 hours, 9 minutes which is 35 minutes longer than yesterday.
Thanksgiving is in 12 days. -Bernie-
Friday, November 12, 2010
November 12: ORD
Today is November 12th. It's the 316th day of the year. 49 days remain. It's week 46 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 49 and the normal low is 33. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 48 and 31.
On the warm side, in 2007 the high was 66 with a low of 44. A couple of years earlier, in 2005, the high was 65 with a low of 43. Another warm high was 61 in 2003. The only other 60s high was 60 in 1982. Except for 1982, the 60s highs occurred in every odd year from 2003 to 2007. The record high of 70 was set in 1949 and previously in 1938 and 1902. The record warmest low of 62 was set way back in 1902. 14 of the last 32 highs have been 40s. 12 highs were in the warmer: 50s (8) and 60s (4). Six highs were in the cooler: 20s (1) and 30s (5).
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1976 the high was 37 with a low of 15, a cold day. In 1972 the high was 46 with a low of 41, a five degree spread. In 1971 the high was a warm 61 degrees. In 1964 the high was 67 with a low of 45, a warm day. In 1961 the high was 59 with a warm low of 48, a warm day. In 1959 the high was a cold 33 with a low of 22, a cold day.
More recently, the lone large spread was 35 degrees in 1982 (60/25). The small spreads were three degrees in 1978 (47/44), four degrees in 1991 (37/33), seven degrees in 2000 (48/41) and seven degrees in 2002 (43/36).
On the cold side, in 1986 the high was 30 with the record low of 8. In 1995 the high was the record coldest high of 28 with a low of 14. A year later, in 1996, the high was 30 with a low of 17. A year after that, in 1997, the high was 34 with a low of 19. That's back to back to back lows in the 10s (a.k.a. teens)! In 1983 the high was 39 with a low of 19. Another cold high was 37 in 1991. 15 of the last 32 lows were 30s. 11 lows were in the cold: 0s (1), 10s (4) and 20s (6). Six lows were in the warmer 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:10 and sunrise is at 6:40. Sunset is at 16:34 and twilight ends at 17:04. There's a total of 9 hours, 54 minutes of daylight today and 10 hours, 54 minutes between twilights. We are losing two minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:11 and sunrise is at 6:41. The moon is waxing crescent and will reach first quarter tomorrow morning at 10:39. Illumination was 36% at midnight, will be 41% at noon and 46% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 12:08 this afternoon. Moonset is at 22:42 tonight. Moonrise is at 12:34 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 34 minutes which is 33 minutes longer than yesterday.
Thanksgiving 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 49 and the normal low is 33. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 48 and 31.
On the warm side, in 2007 the high was 66 with a low of 44. A couple of years earlier, in 2005, the high was 65 with a low of 43. Another warm high was 61 in 2003. The only other 60s high was 60 in 1982. Except for 1982, the 60s highs occurred in every odd year from 2003 to 2007. The record high of 70 was set in 1949 and previously in 1938 and 1902. The record warmest low of 62 was set way back in 1902. 14 of the last 32 highs have been 40s. 12 highs were in the warmer: 50s (8) and 60s (4). Six highs were in the cooler: 20s (1) and 30s (5).
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1976 the high was 37 with a low of 15, a cold day. In 1972 the high was 46 with a low of 41, a five degree spread. In 1971 the high was a warm 61 degrees. In 1964 the high was 67 with a low of 45, a warm day. In 1961 the high was 59 with a warm low of 48, a warm day. In 1959 the high was a cold 33 with a low of 22, a cold day.
More recently, the lone large spread was 35 degrees in 1982 (60/25). The small spreads were three degrees in 1978 (47/44), four degrees in 1991 (37/33), seven degrees in 2000 (48/41) and seven degrees in 2002 (43/36).
On the cold side, in 1986 the high was 30 with the record low of 8. In 1995 the high was the record coldest high of 28 with a low of 14. A year later, in 1996, the high was 30 with a low of 17. A year after that, in 1997, the high was 34 with a low of 19. That's back to back to back lows in the 10s (a.k.a. teens)! In 1983 the high was 39 with a low of 19. Another cold high was 37 in 1991. 15 of the last 32 lows were 30s. 11 lows were in the cold: 0s (1), 10s (4) and 20s (6). Six lows were in the warmer 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:10 and sunrise is at 6:40. Sunset is at 16:34 and twilight ends at 17:04. There's a total of 9 hours, 54 minutes of daylight today and 10 hours, 54 minutes between twilights. We are losing two minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:11 and sunrise is at 6:41. The moon is waxing crescent and will reach first quarter tomorrow morning at 10:39. Illumination was 36% at midnight, will be 41% at noon and 46% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 12:08 this afternoon. Moonset is at 22:42 tonight. Moonrise is at 12:34 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 34 minutes which is 33 minutes longer than yesterday.
Thanksgiving is in 13 days. -Bernie-
November 11: ORD
Today is November 11th. It's the 315th day of the year. 50 days remain. It's week 45 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 49 and the normal low is 34. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 46 and 32.
On the warm side, in 1982 the high was 61 with a low of 49. In 2003 the high was 56 with a low of 44. Four years later, in 2007, the high was 57 with a low of 42. The record high of 74 was last set in 1964 and originally in 1911. The record warmest low of 62 was set way back in 1882. 30 of the last 32 highs (94%) have been: 30s (8), 40s (10) and 50s (12). Two highs were in the warmer 60s. Besides 1982, the other 60s high was 60 in 2005.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1976 the high was 33 with a low of 19, a cold day. In 1972 the high was 45 with a low of 41, a four degree spread. In 1969 the high was 49 with a low of 43, a six degree spread. In 1967 the high was 59 with a warm low of 50, a warm day. In 1964 the high was 73 with a low of 57, a warm day and year of the record high. In 1961 the high was a warm 65 with a low of 33, a 32 degree spread. In 1958 the high was a warm 62.
More recently, there were no large spreads. There were small spreads of four degrees in 1985 (40/36), five degrees in 2002 (41/36), six degrees in 1991 (38/32) and seven degrees in 2006 (41/34).
On the cool side, in 1986 the high was 31 with a low of 20. In 1995 the high was 36 with a low of 17. A year later, in 1996, the high was 32 with a low of 22. A year after that, in 1997, the high was 33 with a low of 25. In 1979 the high was 40 with a low of 18. Other cold highs were 35 in 1984 and 36 a year earlier in 1983. The record low of 15 was set in 1950 and the record coldest high of 28 occurred way back in 1894. 25 of the last 32 lows (78%) were: 20s (10) and 30s (15). Two lows were in the cold 10s. Five lows were in the warmer 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:09 and sunrise is at 6:39. Sunset is at 16:35 and twilight ends at 17:05. There's a total of 9 hours, 56 minutes of daylight today and 10 hours, 56 minutes between twilights. We are losing two minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:10 and sunrise is at 6:40. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 27% at midnight, will be 32% at noon and 36% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 11:39 this morning. Moonset is at 21:40 tonight. Moonrise is at 12:08 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 1 minute which is 27 minutes longer than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is today. Thanksgiving is in 14 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 49 and the normal low is 34. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 46 and 32.
On the warm side, in 1982 the high was 61 with a low of 49. In 2003 the high was 56 with a low of 44. Four years later, in 2007, the high was 57 with a low of 42. The record high of 74 was last set in 1964 and originally in 1911. The record warmest low of 62 was set way back in 1882. 30 of the last 32 highs (94%) have been: 30s (8), 40s (10) and 50s (12). Two highs were in the warmer 60s. Besides 1982, the other 60s high was 60 in 2005.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1976 the high was 33 with a low of 19, a cold day. In 1972 the high was 45 with a low of 41, a four degree spread. In 1969 the high was 49 with a low of 43, a six degree spread. In 1967 the high was 59 with a warm low of 50, a warm day. In 1964 the high was 73 with a low of 57, a warm day and year of the record high. In 1961 the high was a warm 65 with a low of 33, a 32 degree spread. In 1958 the high was a warm 62.
More recently, there were no large spreads. There were small spreads of four degrees in 1985 (40/36), five degrees in 2002 (41/36), six degrees in 1991 (38/32) and seven degrees in 2006 (41/34).
On the cool side, in 1986 the high was 31 with a low of 20. In 1995 the high was 36 with a low of 17. A year later, in 1996, the high was 32 with a low of 22. A year after that, in 1997, the high was 33 with a low of 25. In 1979 the high was 40 with a low of 18. Other cold highs were 35 in 1984 and 36 a year earlier in 1983. The record low of 15 was set in 1950 and the record coldest high of 28 occurred way back in 1894. 25 of the last 32 lows (78%) were: 20s (10) and 30s (15). Two lows were in the cold 10s. Five lows were in the warmer 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:09 and sunrise is at 6:39. Sunset is at 16:35 and twilight ends at 17:05. There's a total of 9 hours, 56 minutes of daylight today and 10 hours, 56 minutes between twilights. We are losing two minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:10 and sunrise is at 6:40. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 27% at midnight, will be 32% at noon and 36% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 11:39 this morning. Moonset is at 21:40 tonight. Moonrise is at 12:08 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 1 minute which is 27 minutes longer than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is today. Thanksgiving is in 14 days. -Bernie-
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
November 10: ORD
Today is November 10th. It's the 314th day of the year. 51 days remain. It's week 45 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 50 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 50 and 33.
On the warm side, in 1999 the high was 69 with a low of 47. Five years later, in 2004, the high was 62 (our most recent 60s high) with a low of 47. Other warm highs were 64 in 1998, 63 in 1978, 62 in 1982 and 62 in 2002. Another warm low was 48 in 1992. The record high of 71 and record warmest low of 49 were set on the same day in 1949. 23 of the last 32 highs (72%) have been: 40s (10) and 50s (13). Six highs were in the warmer 60s. Three highs were in the cold 30s.
Yesterday's high of 69 and low of 40 placed it as 6th warmest (in the top 18% of the 33 years I've been keeping data on). Yesterday, some locations hit the 70s: Kankakee and Joliet reached 73, Romeoville and Rockford hit 72, Aurora: 71 and Elgin: 70. Other locations just missed 70: Midway, O'Hare, West Chicago and DeKalb hit 69. McHenry had a high of 68. Northerly Island (in Chicago) reached only 63 because of a breeze off Lake Michigan. However, it's low was only 51 because of it's proximity to the water.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 39 with a low of 34, a five degree spread. In 1975 the high was a warm 68 with a low of 38, a 30 degree spread. In 1974 the high was 50 with a low of 46, a four degree spread. In 1973 the high was 41 with a cold low of 18, a cool day. In 1972 the high was 45 with a low of 41, a four degree spread. In 1969 the high was 46 with a low of 41, a five degree spread. In 1960 the high was a cool 37 with a low of 24, a cold day. In 1959 the high was a warm 63 degrees.
More recently, there were no large spreads. There were small spreads of three degrees in 1992 (51/48) and four degrees in 1985 (40/36).
On the cool side, in 1996 the high was 31 with a low of 24, a seven degree spread. In 1979 the high was 34 with a low of 22. In 1986 the high was 42 with the record low of 18. Another cold low was 20 in 1991. The record coldest high of 28 occurred in 1926. 24 of the last 32 lows (75%) were: 20s (11) and 30s (13). One low was in the cold 10s. Seven lows were in the warmer 40s. Temperatures two years ago (in 2008) and in 1991 had means of 32.5 degrees, 9.5 degrees below normal. Two years ago the high was 39 (our third 30s high) with a low of 26. In 1991 the high was 45 with a low of 20, just two degrees above the record.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:08 and sunrise is at 6:38. Sunset is at 16:36 and twilight ends at 17:06. There's a total of 9 hours, 58 minutes of daylight today and 10 hours, 58 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:09 and sunrise is at 6:39. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 19% at midnight, will be 23% at noon and 27% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 11:03 this morning. Moonset is at 20:37 tonight. Moonrise is at 11:39 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 34 minutes which is 20 minutes longer than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is tomorrow. Thanksgiving 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 50 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 50 and 33.
On the warm side, in 1999 the high was 69 with a low of 47. Five years later, in 2004, the high was 62 (our most recent 60s high) with a low of 47. Other warm highs were 64 in 1998, 63 in 1978, 62 in 1982 and 62 in 2002. Another warm low was 48 in 1992. The record high of 71 and record warmest low of 49 were set on the same day in 1949. 23 of the last 32 highs (72%) have been: 40s (10) and 50s (13). Six highs were in the warmer 60s. Three highs were in the cold 30s.
Yesterday's high of 69 and low of 40 placed it as 6th warmest (in the top 18% of the 33 years I've been keeping data on). Yesterday, some locations hit the 70s: Kankakee and Joliet reached 73, Romeoville and Rockford hit 72, Aurora: 71 and Elgin: 70. Other locations just missed 70: Midway, O'Hare, West Chicago and DeKalb hit 69. McHenry had a high of 68. Northerly Island (in Chicago) reached only 63 because of a breeze off Lake Michigan. However, it's low was only 51 because of it's proximity to the water.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 39 with a low of 34, a five degree spread. In 1975 the high was a warm 68 with a low of 38, a 30 degree spread. In 1974 the high was 50 with a low of 46, a four degree spread. In 1973 the high was 41 with a cold low of 18, a cool day. In 1972 the high was 45 with a low of 41, a four degree spread. In 1969 the high was 46 with a low of 41, a five degree spread. In 1960 the high was a cool 37 with a low of 24, a cold day. In 1959 the high was a warm 63 degrees.
More recently, there were no large spreads. There were small spreads of three degrees in 1992 (51/48) and four degrees in 1985 (40/36).
On the cool side, in 1996 the high was 31 with a low of 24, a seven degree spread. In 1979 the high was 34 with a low of 22. In 1986 the high was 42 with the record low of 18. Another cold low was 20 in 1991. The record coldest high of 28 occurred in 1926. 24 of the last 32 lows (75%) were: 20s (11) and 30s (13). One low was in the cold 10s. Seven lows were in the warmer 40s. Temperatures two years ago (in 2008) and in 1991 had means of 32.5 degrees, 9.5 degrees below normal. Two years ago the high was 39 (our third 30s high) with a low of 26. In 1991 the high was 45 with a low of 20, just two degrees above the record.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:08 and sunrise is at 6:38. Sunset is at 16:36 and twilight ends at 17:06. There's a total of 9 hours, 58 minutes of daylight today and 10 hours, 58 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:09 and sunrise is at 6:39. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 19% at midnight, will be 23% at noon and 27% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 11:03 this morning. Moonset is at 20:37 tonight. Moonrise is at 11:39 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 34 minutes which is 20 minutes longer than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is tomorrow. Thanksgiving is in 15 days. -Bernie-
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
November 9: ORD
Today is November 9th. It's the 313th day of the year. 52 days remain. It's week 45 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 50 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 51 and 36.
On the warm side, in 1999 the high was the record high of 74 with the record warmest low of 59. Three years later, in 2002, the high was 63 with a low of 53. Four years later, in 2006, the high was 68 with a low of 47. Last year the high was 63 with a low of 50. In 1984 the high was 62 with a low of 49. A year earlier, in 1983, the high was 62 with a low of 46. In 2005 the high was 66 with a low of 41. Other warm highs were 63 in 1978 and 62 in 1980. 14 of the last 32 highs (44%) have been 40s. 14 highs (another 44%) were in the warmer: 50s (6), 60s (8) and 70s (1). Three highs were in the cold 30s.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was a warm 66 degrees. In 1975 the high was 68 with a low of 52, a warm day. In 1973 the high was 34 with a low of 20, a cold day. In 1972 the high was 45 with a low of 41, a four degree spread. Also in 1972, the temperatures from the 9th to the 11th were the same (a high of 45 and low of 41 each day). On the 12th, the high was 46 with a low of 41. In 1971 the high was 40 with a low of 34, a six degree spread. In 1970 the low was a warm 49 degrees. In 1969 the high was 48 with a low of 41, a seven degree spread. In 1966 the high was 63 with a low of 48, a warm day. In 1964 the high was a warm 71 with a low of 45, a warm day. In 1960 the low was a cold 23 degrees.
More recently, there was a large spreads of 31 degrees in 1995 (48/17). There were small spreads of four degrees in 1982 (46/42), five degrees in 1997 (45/40), six degrees in 1990 (40/34) and six degrees in 2000 (42/36).
On the cold side, in 1991 the high was 37 with the record low of 14. Five years earlier, in 1986, the high was 39 with a low of 21. In 2003 the high was 41 with a low of 20. Another cold lows was 17 in 1995. 27 of the last 32 lows (84%) were: 20s (8), 30s (8) and 40s (11). Two lows were in the cold 10s. Three lows were in the warmer 50s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:07 and sunrise is at 6:36. Sunset is at 16:37 and twilight ends at 17:07. There's a total of 10 hours, 1 minute of daylight today and 11 hours between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:08 and sunrise is at 6:38. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 11% at midnight, will be 15% at noon and 19% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 10:19 this morning. Moonset is at 19:33 tonight. Moonrise is at 11:03 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 14 minutes which is 8 minutes longer than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is in two 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 50 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 51 and 36.
On the warm side, in 1999 the high was the record high of 74 with the record warmest low of 59. Three years later, in 2002, the high was 63 with a low of 53. Four years later, in 2006, the high was 68 with a low of 47. Last year the high was 63 with a low of 50. In 1984 the high was 62 with a low of 49. A year earlier, in 1983, the high was 62 with a low of 46. In 2005 the high was 66 with a low of 41. Other warm highs were 63 in 1978 and 62 in 1980. 14 of the last 32 highs (44%) have been 40s. 14 highs (another 44%) were in the warmer: 50s (6), 60s (8) and 70s (1). Three highs were in the cold 30s.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was a warm 66 degrees. In 1975 the high was 68 with a low of 52, a warm day. In 1973 the high was 34 with a low of 20, a cold day. In 1972 the high was 45 with a low of 41, a four degree spread. Also in 1972, the temperatures from the 9th to the 11th were the same (a high of 45 and low of 41 each day). On the 12th, the high was 46 with a low of 41. In 1971 the high was 40 with a low of 34, a six degree spread. In 1970 the low was a warm 49 degrees. In 1969 the high was 48 with a low of 41, a seven degree spread. In 1966 the high was 63 with a low of 48, a warm day. In 1964 the high was a warm 71 with a low of 45, a warm day. In 1960 the low was a cold 23 degrees.
More recently, there was a large spreads of 31 degrees in 1995 (48/17). There were small spreads of four degrees in 1982 (46/42), five degrees in 1997 (45/40), six degrees in 1990 (40/34) and six degrees in 2000 (42/36).
On the cold side, in 1991 the high was 37 with the record low of 14. Five years earlier, in 1986, the high was 39 with a low of 21. In 2003 the high was 41 with a low of 20. Another cold lows was 17 in 1995. 27 of the last 32 lows (84%) were: 20s (8), 30s (8) and 40s (11). Two lows were in the cold 10s. Three lows were in the warmer 50s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:07 and sunrise is at 6:36. Sunset is at 16:37 and twilight ends at 17:07. There's a total of 10 hours, 1 minute of daylight today and 11 hours between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:08 and sunrise is at 6:38. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 11% at midnight, will be 15% at noon and 19% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 10:19 this morning. Moonset is at 19:33 tonight. Moonrise is at 11:03 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 14 minutes which is 8 minutes longer than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is in two days. -Bernie-
Monday, November 8, 2010
November 8: ORD
Today is November 8th. It's the 312th day of the year. 53 days remain. It's week 45 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 50 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 53 and 35.
On the warm side, last year the high was 70 with a low of 45. In 1983 the high was 64 with a low of 48. In 2002 the high was 63 with a low of 48. Four years later, in 2006, the high was 64 with a low of 46. In 1994 the high was 61 with a low of 48. Five years later, in 1999, the high was 71 with a low of 38, a spread of 33 degrees. In 2005 the high was 62 with a low of 47. In 1984 the high was 64 with a low of 44. Another warm high was 66 in 1981. The record high of 73 was set in 1931. The record warmest low of 57 occurred in 1977. 27 of the last 32 highs (84%) were: 40s (10), 50s (8) and 60s (9). Two highs were in the warmer 70s. Three highs were in the cold 30s.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 63 with a low of 56, a seven degree spread, warm day and year of the record warmest low. In 1976 the high was 37 with a low of 16, a cold day. In 1975 the high was 65 with a low of 51, a warm day. In 1973 the low was a cold 23 degrees. In 1972 the high was 43 with a low of 38, a five degree spread. In 1971 the low was a cold 20 degrees. In 1967 the low was a cold 23 degrees. In 1966 the high was 61 with a warm low of 47, a warm day. In 1964 the high was a warm 68 with a low of 36, a 32 degree spread. In 1962 the high was 43 with a low of 37, a six degree spread. In 1961 the high was a cool 38 degrees. In 1960 the high was 43 with a low of 37, a six degree spread.
More recently, there were no other large spreads. There were small spreads of five degrees two years ago (40/35) and seven degrees in 1998 (40/33).
On the cool side, in 1991 the high was 32 with the record low of 11. Four years later, in 1995, the high was also 32 with a low of 18. In 2003 the high was 33 with a low of 21 (our most recent 30s high and 20s low). Another cold low was 22 in 1990. 16 of the last 32 lows (50%) were 30s. Seven lows were in the cold: 10s (2) and 20s (5). Nine lows were in the warmer 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:05 and sunrise is at 6:35. Sunset is at 16:39 and twilight ends at 17:08. There's a total of 10 hours, 4 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 3 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:07 and sunrise is at 6:36. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 5% at midnight, will be 8% at noon and 11% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 9:26 this morning. Moonset is at 18:32 tonight. Moonrise is at 10:19 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 6 minutes which is 7 minutes shorter than yesterday. Moonlight time is at it's least today.
Veteran's Day is in three days. -Bernie-
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 50 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 53 and 35.
On the warm side, last year the high was 70 with a low of 45. In 1983 the high was 64 with a low of 48. In 2002 the high was 63 with a low of 48. Four years later, in 2006, the high was 64 with a low of 46. In 1994 the high was 61 with a low of 48. Five years later, in 1999, the high was 71 with a low of 38, a spread of 33 degrees. In 2005 the high was 62 with a low of 47. In 1984 the high was 64 with a low of 44. Another warm high was 66 in 1981. The record high of 73 was set in 1931. The record warmest low of 57 occurred in 1977. 27 of the last 32 highs (84%) were: 40s (10), 50s (8) and 60s (9). Two highs were in the warmer 70s. Three highs were in the cold 30s.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 63 with a low of 56, a seven degree spread, warm day and year of the record warmest low. In 1976 the high was 37 with a low of 16, a cold day. In 1975 the high was 65 with a low of 51, a warm day. In 1973 the low was a cold 23 degrees. In 1972 the high was 43 with a low of 38, a five degree spread. In 1971 the low was a cold 20 degrees. In 1967 the low was a cold 23 degrees. In 1966 the high was 61 with a warm low of 47, a warm day. In 1964 the high was a warm 68 with a low of 36, a 32 degree spread. In 1962 the high was 43 with a low of 37, a six degree spread. In 1961 the high was a cool 38 degrees. In 1960 the high was 43 with a low of 37, a six degree spread.
More recently, there were no other large spreads. There were small spreads of five degrees two years ago (40/35) and seven degrees in 1998 (40/33).
On the cool side, in 1991 the high was 32 with the record low of 11. Four years later, in 1995, the high was also 32 with a low of 18. In 2003 the high was 33 with a low of 21 (our most recent 30s high and 20s low). Another cold low was 22 in 1990. 16 of the last 32 lows (50%) were 30s. Seven lows were in the cold: 10s (2) and 20s (5). Nine lows were in the warmer 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:05 and sunrise is at 6:35. Sunset is at 16:39 and twilight ends at 17:08. There's a total of 10 hours, 4 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 3 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:07 and sunrise is at 6:36. The moon is waxing crescent. Illumination was 5% at midnight, will be 8% at noon and 11% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 9:26 this morning. Moonset is at 18:32 tonight. Moonrise is at 10:19 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 6 minutes which is 7 minutes shorter than yesterday. Moonlight time is at it's least today.
Veteran's Day is in three days. -Bernie-
Sunday, November 7, 2010
November 7: ORD
Today is November 7th. It's the 311th day of the year. 54 days remain. It's week 45 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 51 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 52 and 34.
On the warm side, last year the high was 71 (our only 70s high) with a low of 46. In 2001 the high was 68 with a low of 44. Another warm high was 67 in 1982. The record high of 75 was set in 1915. The record warmest low of 63 occurred in 1975. 23 of the last 32 highs (72%) have been: 40s (11) and 50s (12). Seven highs were in the warmer: 60s (6) and 70s (1). Two highs were in the cooler: 20s (1) and 30s (1).
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 58 with a warm low of 54, a spread of four degrees and a warm day. In 1976 the high was 38 with a low of 22, a cold day. In 1975 the high was 67 with a low of 62, a spread of just five degrees, a warm day and year of the record warmest low. In 1971 the high was 35 with a low of 19, a cold day. In 1967 the low was a cold 22 degrees. In 1966 the high was 71 with a low of 50, a warm day. In 1965 the low was a warm 49 degrees. In 1959 the high was 35 with a low of 20, a cold day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 31 degrees in 1982 (67/36) and 30 degrees in 1981 (60/30). There was a small spread of four degrees in 1998 (42/38).
On the cool side, in 1991 the high was the record coolest high of 27 with the record low of 13. A couple of years later, in 1993, the high was 41 with a low of 16. Another cool high was 38 in 1992. 18 of the last 32 lows (56%) were 30s. Six lows were in the cooler: 10s (2) and 20s (4). Eight lows were in the warmer 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:04 and sunrise is at 6:34. Sunset is at 16:40 and twilight ends at 17:09. There's a total of 10 hours, 6 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 5 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:05 and sunrise is at 6:35. The moon reached new two nights ago at 23:52 and is waxing crescent. Illumination was 2% at midnight, will be 3% at noon and 5% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 8:23 this morning. Moonset is at 17:36 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 9:26 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 13 minutes which is 21 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is in four days. -Bernie-
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 51 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 52 and 34.
On the warm side, last year the high was 71 (our only 70s high) with a low of 46. In 2001 the high was 68 with a low of 44. Another warm high was 67 in 1982. The record high of 75 was set in 1915. The record warmest low of 63 occurred in 1975. 23 of the last 32 highs (72%) have been: 40s (11) and 50s (12). Seven highs were in the warmer: 60s (6) and 70s (1). Two highs were in the cooler: 20s (1) and 30s (1).
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 58 with a warm low of 54, a spread of four degrees and a warm day. In 1976 the high was 38 with a low of 22, a cold day. In 1975 the high was 67 with a low of 62, a spread of just five degrees, a warm day and year of the record warmest low. In 1971 the high was 35 with a low of 19, a cold day. In 1967 the low was a cold 22 degrees. In 1966 the high was 71 with a low of 50, a warm day. In 1965 the low was a warm 49 degrees. In 1959 the high was 35 with a low of 20, a cold day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 31 degrees in 1982 (67/36) and 30 degrees in 1981 (60/30). There was a small spread of four degrees in 1998 (42/38).
On the cool side, in 1991 the high was the record coolest high of 27 with the record low of 13. A couple of years later, in 1993, the high was 41 with a low of 16. Another cool high was 38 in 1992. 18 of the last 32 lows (56%) were 30s. Six lows were in the cooler: 10s (2) and 20s (4). Eight lows were in the warmer 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:04 and sunrise is at 6:34. Sunset is at 16:40 and twilight ends at 17:09. There's a total of 10 hours, 6 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 5 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:05 and sunrise is at 6:35. The moon reached new two nights ago at 23:52 and is waxing crescent. Illumination was 2% at midnight, will be 3% at noon and 5% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 8:23 this morning. Moonset is at 17:36 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 9:26 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 13 minutes which is 21 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is in four days. -Bernie-
Saturday, November 6, 2010
November 6: ORD
Today is November 6th. It's the 310th day of the year. 55 days remain. It's week 45 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 52 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 51 and 34.
On the warm side, two years ago the high was 65 with a low of 45. In 1996 the high was 63 with a low of 45. In 2004 the high was 65 with a low of 42. Our warmest high (of the last 32 years) was 68 in 1980 but since the low was 28, the day was just five degrees above normal. However, that spread of 40 degrees is remarkable. The record high of 75 was set in 1975. The record warmest low of 63 occurred in 1924. 21 of the last 32 highs (66%) have been: 40s (10) and 50s (11). Seven highs were in the warmer 60s, including two recent back-to-back occurrences: 65 & 61 in '04 & '05 and 65 & 62 in '08 & '09. Four highs were in the cold 30s.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 59 with a warm low of 52, a spread of seven degrees and a warm day overall. In 1975 the high was 75 with a low of 57, a warm day and year of the record high. In 1973 the high was 41 with a cold low of 20, a cool day. In 1969 the high was 60 with a low of 30, a 30 degree spread. In 1968 the high was 48 with a low of 45, a three degree spread. In 1965 the high was 64 with a low of 55, a warm day. In 1961 the high was 40 with a low of 23, a cool day. In 1959 the high was a cold 30 with a low of 24, a six degree spread, cold day and year of the record coldest high.
More recently, the only large spread (30 degrees or more) was 40 degrees in 1980 (68/28). There were small spreads of four degrees in 1997 (47/43), five degrees in 1988 (36/31), six degrees in 1992 (37/31), seven degrees in 1989 (49/42) and seven degrees in 2002 (43/36).
On the cold side, in 1993 the high was 32 with a low of 20. A couple of years earlier, in 1991, the high was 36 with the record low of 19. Another cold low was 23 in 1984. Other cold highs were 36 in 1988 and 37 in 1992. Of the four highs in the 30s, they occurred in a six year span between 1988 and 1993, including three in a row from 1991 through 1993. The record coldest high of 29 was set in 1959. 18 of the last 32 lows (56%) were 30s. Six lows were in the colder: 10s (1) and 20s (5). Eight lows were in the warmer 40s. The lows in the 10s and 20s (until this year) had all occurred between 1980 and 1993.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 7:03 and sunrise is at 7:33. Sunset is at 17:41 and twilight ends at 18:10. There's a total of 10 hours, 8 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 7 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:04 and sunrise is at 6:34. The moon reached new last night at 23:52 and is waxing crescent. Illumination was 0% at midnight, will be 0% at noon and 2% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 8:13 this morning. Moonset is at 17:47 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 8:23 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 34 minutes which is 32 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is in five days. We go back ("fall back") to standard time tonight as 2:A.M. becomes 1:A.M. -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 52 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 51 and 34.
On the warm side, two years ago the high was 65 with a low of 45. In 1996 the high was 63 with a low of 45. In 2004 the high was 65 with a low of 42. Our warmest high (of the last 32 years) was 68 in 1980 but since the low was 28, the day was just five degrees above normal. However, that spread of 40 degrees is remarkable. The record high of 75 was set in 1975. The record warmest low of 63 occurred in 1924. 21 of the last 32 highs (66%) have been: 40s (10) and 50s (11). Seven highs were in the warmer 60s, including two recent back-to-back occurrences: 65 & 61 in '04 & '05 and 65 & 62 in '08 & '09. Four highs were in the cold 30s.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 59 with a warm low of 52, a spread of seven degrees and a warm day overall. In 1975 the high was 75 with a low of 57, a warm day and year of the record high. In 1973 the high was 41 with a cold low of 20, a cool day. In 1969 the high was 60 with a low of 30, a 30 degree spread. In 1968 the high was 48 with a low of 45, a three degree spread. In 1965 the high was 64 with a low of 55, a warm day. In 1961 the high was 40 with a low of 23, a cool day. In 1959 the high was a cold 30 with a low of 24, a six degree spread, cold day and year of the record coldest high.
More recently, the only large spread (30 degrees or more) was 40 degrees in 1980 (68/28). There were small spreads of four degrees in 1997 (47/43), five degrees in 1988 (36/31), six degrees in 1992 (37/31), seven degrees in 1989 (49/42) and seven degrees in 2002 (43/36).
On the cold side, in 1993 the high was 32 with a low of 20. A couple of years earlier, in 1991, the high was 36 with the record low of 19. Another cold low was 23 in 1984. Other cold highs were 36 in 1988 and 37 in 1992. Of the four highs in the 30s, they occurred in a six year span between 1988 and 1993, including three in a row from 1991 through 1993. The record coldest high of 29 was set in 1959. 18 of the last 32 lows (56%) were 30s. Six lows were in the colder: 10s (1) and 20s (5). Eight lows were in the warmer 40s. The lows in the 10s and 20s (until this year) had all occurred between 1980 and 1993.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 7:03 and sunrise is at 7:33. Sunset is at 17:41 and twilight ends at 18:10. There's a total of 10 hours, 8 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 7 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:04 and sunrise is at 6:34. The moon reached new last night at 23:52 and is waxing crescent. Illumination was 0% at midnight, will be 0% at noon and 2% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 8:13 this morning. Moonset is at 17:47 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 8:23 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 34 minutes which is 32 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is in five days. We go back ("fall back") to standard time tonight as 2:A.M. becomes 1:A.M. -Bernie-
Friday, November 5, 2010
November 5: ORD
Today is November 5th. It's the 309th day of the year. 56 days remain. It's week 45 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 53 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 52 and 35.
On the warm side, in 1978 the high was 78 with a low of 47. Two years ago (also three decades later) the high was 71 with a low of 47. Another warm high was 67 in 1999. Other warm lows were 49 in 1994 and 48 in 1989. The record high of 79 was set in 1978 at Midway. The record warmest low of 54 occurred in 1956. 26 of the last 32 highs (81%) have been: 40s (11), 50s (9) and 60s (6). Two highs were in the warmer 70s. Four highs were in the cooler 30s. Our last 40s high was 47 in 2003.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the low was a warm 49 degrees. In 1975 the high was 72 with a low of 54, a warm day. In 1974 the high was 45 with a low of 40, a five degree spread. The same temperatures also occurred the prior day (November 4) in 1974. In 1973 the high was 36 with a low of 23, a cold day. In 1971 the high was a warm 67 with a low of 45, a warm day. In 1967 the high was a cold 35 with a low of 27, a cool day. In 1965 the high was a warm 66 with a low of 28, a 38 degree spread. In 1964 the high was 59 with a low of 29, a 30 degree spread. In 1963 the high was 53 with a low of 46, a seven degree spread.
More recently, there was a large spread of 30 degrees in 1983 (58/28). There were small spreads of five degrees in 1998 (41/36), six degrees in 1992 (36/30) and seven degrees in 2002 (41/34).
On the cool side, in 1991 the high was 38 with a low of 17 (the only 10s low). Four years later, in 1995, the high was 37 with a low of 20. In 1984 the high was 40 with a low of 23. Two years prior, in 1982, the high was 34 with a low of 30, a four degree spread. Other cool highs were 36 in 1992, 41 in 1998 and 41 in 2002. The record low of 11 and record coolest high of 30 were set on the same cold day in 1951. 17 of the last 32 lows (53%) were 30s. Six lows were in the cooler: 10s (1) and 20s (5). Nine lows were in the warmer 40s. No lows have been below 30 degrees since the low of 20 in 1995.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 7:02 and sunrise is at 7:31. Sunset is at 17:42 and twilight ends at 18:11. There's a total of 10 hours, 11 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 9 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 7:03 and sunrise is at 7:33. The moon reaches new tonight at 23:52. Illumination was 1% at midnight, will be 0% at noon and 0% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 6:58 this morning. Moonset is at 17:04 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 8:13 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 6 minutes which is 40 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Veteran'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 53 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 52 and 35.
On the warm side, in 1978 the high was 78 with a low of 47. Two years ago (also three decades later) the high was 71 with a low of 47. Another warm high was 67 in 1999. Other warm lows were 49 in 1994 and 48 in 1989. The record high of 79 was set in 1978 at Midway. The record warmest low of 54 occurred in 1956. 26 of the last 32 highs (81%) have been: 40s (11), 50s (9) and 60s (6). Two highs were in the warmer 70s. Four highs were in the cooler 30s. Our last 40s high was 47 in 2003.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the low was a warm 49 degrees. In 1975 the high was 72 with a low of 54, a warm day. In 1974 the high was 45 with a low of 40, a five degree spread. The same temperatures also occurred the prior day (November 4) in 1974. In 1973 the high was 36 with a low of 23, a cold day. In 1971 the high was a warm 67 with a low of 45, a warm day. In 1967 the high was a cold 35 with a low of 27, a cool day. In 1965 the high was a warm 66 with a low of 28, a 38 degree spread. In 1964 the high was 59 with a low of 29, a 30 degree spread. In 1963 the high was 53 with a low of 46, a seven degree spread.
More recently, there was a large spread of 30 degrees in 1983 (58/28). There were small spreads of five degrees in 1998 (41/36), six degrees in 1992 (36/30) and seven degrees in 2002 (41/34).
On the cool side, in 1991 the high was 38 with a low of 17 (the only 10s low). Four years later, in 1995, the high was 37 with a low of 20. In 1984 the high was 40 with a low of 23. Two years prior, in 1982, the high was 34 with a low of 30, a four degree spread. Other cool highs were 36 in 1992, 41 in 1998 and 41 in 2002. The record low of 11 and record coolest high of 30 were set on the same cold day in 1951. 17 of the last 32 lows (53%) were 30s. Six lows were in the cooler: 10s (1) and 20s (5). Nine lows were in the warmer 40s. No lows have been below 30 degrees since the low of 20 in 1995.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 7:02 and sunrise is at 7:31. Sunset is at 17:42 and twilight ends at 18:11. There's a total of 10 hours, 11 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 9 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 7:03 and sunrise is at 7:33. The moon reaches new tonight at 23:52. Illumination was 1% at midnight, will be 0% at noon and 0% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 6:58 this morning. Moonset is at 17:04 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 8:13 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 6 minutes which is 40 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is in six days. -Bernie-
Thursday, November 4, 2010
November 4: ORD
Today is November 4th. It's the 308th day of the year. 57 days remain. It's week 44 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 54 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 53 and 37.
On the warm side, in 1981 the high was 71 with a low of 54. Two years ago the high was 71 with a low of 50. Three decades earlier, in 1978, the high was the record high of 74 (same temperature, record set at Midway) with a low of 45. In 2005 the high was 70 with a low of 49. In 1994 the high was 65 with a low of 52. In 2003 the high was 70 with a low of 47. In 1987 the high was 68 with a low of 46. The record warmest low of 59 occurred in 1975. 18 of the last 32 highs (56%) have been: 40s (8) and 50s (10). Ten highs were in the warmer: 60s (5) and 70s (5). Four highs were in the cooler: 20s (1) and 30s (3). The last 60s high was nine years ago (61 in 2001). We've had three 70s highs in that same time span.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the low was a warm 50. In 1975 the high was 66 with a low of 55, a warm day and year of the record warmest low. In 1974 the high was 45 with a low of 40, a five degree spread. In 1972 the high was 44 with a low of 39, a five degree spread. In 1969 the high was a cool 42 with a low of 36, a six degree spread. In 1967 the high was a cool 37 with a low of 28, a cool day. In 1964 the high was a warm 71 with a low of 45, a warm day. In 1963 the high was 50 with a low of 45, a five degree spread. In 1962 the high was a cool 39 degrees with a low of 33, a six degree spread. In 1958 the high was a warm 68 degrees.
More recently, there was a large spread of 39 degrees in 1999 (65/26). There were small spreads of five degrees in 1997 (41/37), five degrees in 1992 (38/33) and six degrees in 1985 (43/37).
On the cool side, in 1991 the high was 25 with the record low of 11 (our only 10s low), a very winter-like day (26 degrees below normal). Four years later, in 1995, the high was 33 with a low of 20. In 1982 the high was 31 with a low of 25. Other cool highs were 38 in 1992, 41 in 1997 and 41 in 1998. The record coolest high of 24 was set in 1951. 15 of the last 32 lows (47%) were 30s. Six lows were in the cooler 10s (1) and 20s (5). 11 lows were in the warmer: 40s (8) and 50s (3). Today (2010) I was witness to precipitation in the form of sleet. It melted shortly after hitting the ground. This occurred at about 15:45.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 7:01 and sunrise is at 7:30. Sunset is at 17:43 and twilight ends at 18:12. There's a total of 10 hours, 13 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 11 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 7:02 and sunrise is at 7:31. The moon is waning crescent and reaches new tomorrow night at 23:52. Illumination was 5% at midnight, will be 3% at noon and 1% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 5:42 this morning. Moonset was at 16:28 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 6:58 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 46 minutes which is 45 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is in seven 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 54 and the normal low is 35. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 53 and 37.
On the warm side, in 1981 the high was 71 with a low of 54. Two years ago the high was 71 with a low of 50. Three decades earlier, in 1978, the high was the record high of 74 (same temperature, record set at Midway) with a low of 45. In 2005 the high was 70 with a low of 49. In 1994 the high was 65 with a low of 52. In 2003 the high was 70 with a low of 47. In 1987 the high was 68 with a low of 46. The record warmest low of 59 occurred in 1975. 18 of the last 32 highs (56%) have been: 40s (8) and 50s (10). Ten highs were in the warmer: 60s (5) and 70s (5). Four highs were in the cooler: 20s (1) and 30s (3). The last 60s high was nine years ago (61 in 2001). We've had three 70s highs in that same time span.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the low was a warm 50. In 1975 the high was 66 with a low of 55, a warm day and year of the record warmest low. In 1974 the high was 45 with a low of 40, a five degree spread. In 1972 the high was 44 with a low of 39, a five degree spread. In 1969 the high was a cool 42 with a low of 36, a six degree spread. In 1967 the high was a cool 37 with a low of 28, a cool day. In 1964 the high was a warm 71 with a low of 45, a warm day. In 1963 the high was 50 with a low of 45, a five degree spread. In 1962 the high was a cool 39 degrees with a low of 33, a six degree spread. In 1958 the high was a warm 68 degrees.
More recently, there was a large spread of 39 degrees in 1999 (65/26). There were small spreads of five degrees in 1997 (41/37), five degrees in 1992 (38/33) and six degrees in 1985 (43/37).
On the cool side, in 1991 the high was 25 with the record low of 11 (our only 10s low), a very winter-like day (26 degrees below normal). Four years later, in 1995, the high was 33 with a low of 20. In 1982 the high was 31 with a low of 25. Other cool highs were 38 in 1992, 41 in 1997 and 41 in 1998. The record coolest high of 24 was set in 1951. 15 of the last 32 lows (47%) were 30s. Six lows were in the cooler 10s (1) and 20s (5). 11 lows were in the warmer: 40s (8) and 50s (3). Today (2010) I was witness to precipitation in the form of sleet. It melted shortly after hitting the ground. This occurred at about 15:45.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 7:01 and sunrise is at 7:30. Sunset is at 17:43 and twilight ends at 18:12. There's a total of 10 hours, 13 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 11 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 7:02 and sunrise is at 7:31. The moon is waning crescent and reaches new tomorrow night at 23:52. Illumination was 5% at midnight, will be 3% at noon and 1% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 5:42 this morning. Moonset was at 16:28 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 6:58 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 10 hours, 46 minutes which is 45 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is in seven days. -Bernie-
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
November 3: ORD
Today is November 3rd. It's the 307th day of the year. 58 days remain. It's week 44 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 54 and the normal low is 36. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 53 and 36.
On the warm side, in 1987 the high was the record high of 75 with a low of 57. The record high of 75 also occurred in 1964 and 1938. Two years ago the high was 73 with a low of 54. Three years earlier, in 2005, the high was 70 with a low of 53. In 1994 the high was 68 with a low of 54. In 1978 the high was 74 with a low of 43, a 31 degree spread. In 1990 the high was 70 with a low of 47. A decade earlier, in 1980, the high was 66 with a low of 50. Other warm highs were 68 in 1981 and 66 in 2001 (our most recent 60s high). The record warmest low of 60 occurred in 1975. 13 of the last 32 highs (41%) have been 40s. 17 highs (53%) were in the warmer: 50s (7), 60s (5) and 70s (5). Two highs were in the cooler: 20s (1) and 30s (1).
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 71 with a low of 58, a warm day. In 1975 the high was 67 with a low of 62, a five degree spread, warm day and year of the record warmest low. In 1972 the high was 46 with a low of 41, a five degree spread. In 1969 the high was 44 with a low of 41, a three degree spread. In 1967 the high was a cool 41 degrees. In 1966 the high was 36 with a low of 23, a cool day. In 1965 the high was 73 with a low of 50, a warm day. In 1964 the high was 74 with a low of 51, a warm day. In 1963 the high was 59 with a cold low of 21, a 38 degree spread.
More recently, there was a large spread of 31 degrees in 2001 (66/35). There were small spreads of five degrees in 2003 (51/46) and seven degrees in 1997 (40/33).
On the cool side, in 1991 the high was the record coolest high of 24 with a low of 13. Four years later, in 1995, the high was 33 with a low of 27. In 2006 the high was 40 with a low of 21. In 1989 the high was 41 with a low of 20. Other cold lows were 23 in 1996 and 24 in 2002. Other cool highs were 40 in 1997 and 42 in 1992. The record low of 11 was set in 1951. 21 of the last 32 lows (66%) were: 20s (9) and 30s (12). One low was in the cooler 10s. Ten lows were in the warmer: 40s (5) and 50s (5).
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 7:00 and sunrise is at 7:29. Sunset is at 17:44 and twilight ends at 18:14. There's a total of 10 hours, 15 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 14 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 7:01 and sunrise is at 7:30. The moon is waning crescent. Illumination was 12% at midnight, will be 8% at noon and 5% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 4:26 this morning. Moonset is at 15:57 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 5:42 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 11 hours, 31 minutes which is 46 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Veteran'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 54 and the normal low is 36. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 53 and 36.
On the warm side, in 1987 the high was the record high of 75 with a low of 57. The record high of 75 also occurred in 1964 and 1938. Two years ago the high was 73 with a low of 54. Three years earlier, in 2005, the high was 70 with a low of 53. In 1994 the high was 68 with a low of 54. In 1978 the high was 74 with a low of 43, a 31 degree spread. In 1990 the high was 70 with a low of 47. A decade earlier, in 1980, the high was 66 with a low of 50. Other warm highs were 68 in 1981 and 66 in 2001 (our most recent 60s high). The record warmest low of 60 occurred in 1975. 13 of the last 32 highs (41%) have been 40s. 17 highs (53%) were in the warmer: 50s (7), 60s (5) and 70s (5). Two highs were in the cooler: 20s (1) and 30s (1).
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 71 with a low of 58, a warm day. In 1975 the high was 67 with a low of 62, a five degree spread, warm day and year of the record warmest low. In 1972 the high was 46 with a low of 41, a five degree spread. In 1969 the high was 44 with a low of 41, a three degree spread. In 1967 the high was a cool 41 degrees. In 1966 the high was 36 with a low of 23, a cool day. In 1965 the high was 73 with a low of 50, a warm day. In 1964 the high was 74 with a low of 51, a warm day. In 1963 the high was 59 with a cold low of 21, a 38 degree spread.
More recently, there was a large spread of 31 degrees in 2001 (66/35). There were small spreads of five degrees in 2003 (51/46) and seven degrees in 1997 (40/33).
On the cool side, in 1991 the high was the record coolest high of 24 with a low of 13. Four years later, in 1995, the high was 33 with a low of 27. In 2006 the high was 40 with a low of 21. In 1989 the high was 41 with a low of 20. Other cold lows were 23 in 1996 and 24 in 2002. Other cool highs were 40 in 1997 and 42 in 1992. The record low of 11 was set in 1951. 21 of the last 32 lows (66%) were: 20s (9) and 30s (12). One low was in the cooler 10s. Ten lows were in the warmer: 40s (5) and 50s (5).
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 7:00 and sunrise is at 7:29. Sunset is at 17:44 and twilight ends at 18:14. There's a total of 10 hours, 15 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 14 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 7:01 and sunrise is at 7:30. The moon is waning crescent. Illumination was 12% at midnight, will be 8% at noon and 5% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 4:26 this morning. Moonset is at 15:57 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 5:42 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 11 hours, 31 minutes which is 46 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Veteran's Day is in eight days. -Bernie-
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
November 2: ORD
Today is November 2nd. It's the 306th day of the year. 59 days remain. It's week 44 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 55 and the normal low is 36. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 54 and 37 (a two and a half degree drop from yesterday).
On the warm side, in 1990 the high was 73 (our most recent 70s high) with a low of 58. Three years earlier, in 1987, the high was 71 with a low of 58. Four years earlier, in 1983, the high was 63 with a low of 53. Two years ago the high was 67 (our most recent 60s high) with a low of 48. Another warm high was 70 in 1978. Another warm low was 50 in 1981. The record high of 78 was set in 1974. The record warmest low of 62 occurred in 1944. 25 of the last 32 highs (78%) have been: 40s (8), 50s (9) and 60s (8). Three highs were in the warmer 70s and four highs were in the cooler 30s.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 73 with a low of 56, a warm day. In 1975 the high was 73 with a low of 56, a warm day. In 1974 the high was 74 with a low of 49, a warm day and year of the record high. In 1971 the high was a warm 68 degrees with a low of 45, a warm day. In 1970 the high was 44 with a low of 40, a four degree spread. In 1969 the high was 47 with a low of 44, a three degree spread. In 1967 the high was 48 with a low of 41, a seven degree spread. In 1966 the high was a cool 39 with a low of 27, a cool day. In 1965 the high was a warm 68 degrees with a low of 38, a 30 degree spread. In 1964 the high was 66 with a warm low of 51 degrees, a warm day. In 1963 the low was a cold 22 degrees. In 1962 the low was a cold 24 degrees. In 1961 the high was 77 with a low of 56, a warm day. In 1960 the high was a cool 42 with a low of 38, a four degree spread.
More recently, there were large spreads of 31 degrees in 1978 (70/39) and 31 degrees in 1995 (60/29). There were small spreads of four degrees in 2004 (49/45) and seven degrees in 2003 (55/48).
On the cool side, in 1991 the high was 32 with a low of 18. In 1984 the high was 36 with a low of 21. In 2006 the high was 34 with a low of 24. A decade earlier, in 1996, the high was 37 with a low of 22. In 1989 the high was 41 with a low of 26. The record low of 14 and record coolest high of 29 were set on the same day back in 1951. 27 of the last 32 lows (84%) were: 20s (8), 30s (12) and 40s (7). One low was in the cooler 10s (18 in 1991). Four lows were in the warmer 50s, the most recent was 58 in 1990.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:58 and sunrise is at 7:28. Sunset is at 17:46 and twilight ends at 18:15. There's a total of 10 hours, 18 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 17 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 7:00 and sunrise is at 7:29. The moon is waning crescent. Illumination was 21% at midnight, will be 16% at noon and 12% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 3:11 this morning. Moonset is at 15:28 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 4:26 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 12 hours, 17 minutes which is 46 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Election Day is today. Veteran's 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 55 and the normal low is 36. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 54 and 37 (a two and a half degree drop from yesterday).
On the warm side, in 1990 the high was 73 (our most recent 70s high) with a low of 58. Three years earlier, in 1987, the high was 71 with a low of 58. Four years earlier, in 1983, the high was 63 with a low of 53. Two years ago the high was 67 (our most recent 60s high) with a low of 48. Another warm high was 70 in 1978. Another warm low was 50 in 1981. The record high of 78 was set in 1974. The record warmest low of 62 occurred in 1944. 25 of the last 32 highs (78%) have been: 40s (8), 50s (9) and 60s (8). Three highs were in the warmer 70s and four highs were in the cooler 30s.
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 73 with a low of 56, a warm day. In 1975 the high was 73 with a low of 56, a warm day. In 1974 the high was 74 with a low of 49, a warm day and year of the record high. In 1971 the high was a warm 68 degrees with a low of 45, a warm day. In 1970 the high was 44 with a low of 40, a four degree spread. In 1969 the high was 47 with a low of 44, a three degree spread. In 1967 the high was 48 with a low of 41, a seven degree spread. In 1966 the high was a cool 39 with a low of 27, a cool day. In 1965 the high was a warm 68 degrees with a low of 38, a 30 degree spread. In 1964 the high was 66 with a warm low of 51 degrees, a warm day. In 1963 the low was a cold 22 degrees. In 1962 the low was a cold 24 degrees. In 1961 the high was 77 with a low of 56, a warm day. In 1960 the high was a cool 42 with a low of 38, a four degree spread.
More recently, there were large spreads of 31 degrees in 1978 (70/39) and 31 degrees in 1995 (60/29). There were small spreads of four degrees in 2004 (49/45) and seven degrees in 2003 (55/48).
On the cool side, in 1991 the high was 32 with a low of 18. In 1984 the high was 36 with a low of 21. In 2006 the high was 34 with a low of 24. A decade earlier, in 1996, the high was 37 with a low of 22. In 1989 the high was 41 with a low of 26. The record low of 14 and record coolest high of 29 were set on the same day back in 1951. 27 of the last 32 lows (84%) were: 20s (8), 30s (12) and 40s (7). One low was in the cooler 10s (18 in 1991). Four lows were in the warmer 50s, the most recent was 58 in 1990.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:58 and sunrise is at 7:28. Sunset is at 17:46 and twilight ends at 18:15. There's a total of 10 hours, 18 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 17 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 7:00 and sunrise is at 7:29. The moon is waning crescent. Illumination was 21% at midnight, will be 16% at noon and 12% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 3:11 this morning. Moonset is at 15:28 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 4:26 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 12 hours, 17 minutes which is 46 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Election Day is today. Veteran's Day is in nine days. -Bernie-
Monday, November 1, 2010
November 1: ORD
Today is November 1st. It's the 305th day of the year. 60 days remain. It's week 44 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 55 and the normal low is 36. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 56 and 40.
On the warm side, in 2000 the high was 73 (our most recent 70s high) with a low of 53. A year later, in 2001, the high was 66 (our most recent 60s high) with a low of 58. In 1990 the high was 73 with a low of 48. In 1982 the high was 67 with a low of 51. In 1999 the high was 73 with a low of 45. In 1981 the high was 64 with a low of 49. In 1987 the high was 66 with a low of 47. Note that all three 70s highs have been 73. Another warm high was 67 in 1984. Other warm lows were 51 in 1985, 51 in 1998, 49 in 1995, 48 in 2004 and 48 two years ago. The record high of 81 was set in 1950. The record warmest low of 60 occurred in 1933. 13 of the last 32 highs have been 50s. 11 highs were in the warmer 60s (8) and 70s (3). Eight highs were in the cooler: 30s (1) and 40s (7).
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 61 with a warm low of 58, only a three degree spread and warm day. In 1975 the high was 59 with a warm low of 52, a seven degree spread. In 1974 the high was 74 with a low of 54, a warm day. In 1972 the high was 51 with a low of 45, a six degree spread. In 1971 the high was a warm 70 with a low of 35, a 35 degree spread. In 1969 the high was 50 with a low of 44, a six degree spread. In 1968 the high was a warm 71 with a low of 47, a warm day. In 1966 the high was a cool 41 degrees. In 1964 the high was a warm 67 degrees. In 1962 the low was a cold 24 degrees. In 1960 the high was 45 with a low of 40, a five degree spread.
More recently, there was a large spread of 41 degrees in 1984 (67/26). There were small spreads of four degrees in 2003 (49/45), five degrees in 1998 (56/51), six degrees in 1992 (48/42), six degrees last year (54/48) and seven degrees in 1985 (58/51).
On the cool side, in 1996 the high was 38 (the only 30s high) with a low of 25. In 2002 the high was 40 with a low of 25. Another cold low was 23 in 1993. Another cool high was 42 in 2006. The record low of 21 was set way back in 1879. The record coolest high of 35 occurred in 1954. 21 of the last 32 lows (66%) were: 30s (10) and 40s (11). Six lows were in the cooler 20s and five lows were in the warmer 50s. The last 50s low was 58 in 2001. Three of the four years from 1998 to 2001 had lows in the 50s. The last 20s low was 27 in 2006.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:57 and sunrise is at 7:26. Sunset is at 17:47 and twilight ends at 18:16. There's a total of 10 hours, 21 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 19 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:58 and sunrise is at 7:28. The moon reached last quarter two days ago at 7:46 in the morning and is waning crescent. Illumination was 31% at midnight, will be 26% at noon and 21% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 1:57 this morning. Moonset is at 15:00 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 3:11 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 13 hours, 3 minutes which is 45 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Election Day is tomorrow. Veteran's 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 55 and the normal low is 36. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 56 and 40.
On the warm side, in 2000 the high was 73 (our most recent 70s high) with a low of 53. A year later, in 2001, the high was 66 (our most recent 60s high) with a low of 58. In 1990 the high was 73 with a low of 48. In 1982 the high was 67 with a low of 51. In 1999 the high was 73 with a low of 45. In 1981 the high was 64 with a low of 49. In 1987 the high was 66 with a low of 47. Note that all three 70s highs have been 73. Another warm high was 67 in 1984. Other warm lows were 51 in 1985, 51 in 1998, 49 in 1995, 48 in 2004 and 48 two years ago. The record high of 81 was set in 1950. The record warmest low of 60 occurred in 1933. 13 of the last 32 highs have been 50s. 11 highs were in the warmer 60s (8) and 70s (3). Eight highs were in the cooler: 30s (1) and 40s (7).
In looking back through the years to the first November at O'Hare in 1958, the following instances were notable: in 1977 the high was 61 with a warm low of 58, only a three degree spread and warm day. In 1975 the high was 59 with a warm low of 52, a seven degree spread. In 1974 the high was 74 with a low of 54, a warm day. In 1972 the high was 51 with a low of 45, a six degree spread. In 1971 the high was a warm 70 with a low of 35, a 35 degree spread. In 1969 the high was 50 with a low of 44, a six degree spread. In 1968 the high was a warm 71 with a low of 47, a warm day. In 1966 the high was a cool 41 degrees. In 1964 the high was a warm 67 degrees. In 1962 the low was a cold 24 degrees. In 1960 the high was 45 with a low of 40, a five degree spread.
More recently, there was a large spread of 41 degrees in 1984 (67/26). There were small spreads of four degrees in 2003 (49/45), five degrees in 1998 (56/51), six degrees in 1992 (48/42), six degrees last year (54/48) and seven degrees in 1985 (58/51).
On the cool side, in 1996 the high was 38 (the only 30s high) with a low of 25. In 2002 the high was 40 with a low of 25. Another cold low was 23 in 1993. Another cool high was 42 in 2006. The record low of 21 was set way back in 1879. The record coolest high of 35 occurred in 1954. 21 of the last 32 lows (66%) were: 30s (10) and 40s (11). Six lows were in the cooler 20s and five lows were in the warmer 50s. The last 50s low was 58 in 2001. Three of the four years from 1998 to 2001 had lows in the 50s. The last 20s low was 27 in 2006.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:57 and sunrise is at 7:26. Sunset is at 17:47 and twilight ends at 18:16. There's a total of 10 hours, 21 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 19 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:58 and sunrise is at 7:28. The moon reached last quarter two days ago at 7:46 in the morning and is waning crescent. Illumination was 31% at midnight, will be 26% at noon and 21% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 1:57 this morning. Moonset is at 15:00 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 3:11 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 13 hours, 3 minutes which is 45 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Election Day is tomorrow. Veteran's Day is in ten days. -Bernie-
Sunday, October 31, 2010
October 31: ORD
Today is October 31st. It's the 304th day of the year. 61 days remain. It's week 44 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 55 and the normal low is 37. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 59 and 42.
On the warm side, in 1979 the high was 75 with a low of 53. Two years later, in 1981, the high was 72 with a low of 54. In 1997 the high was 65 with a low of 54. In 2001 the high was 68 with a low of 50. Two years ago the high was 70 with a low of 48. In 2000 the high was 70 with a low of 47. In 2003 the high was 67 with a low of 49. In 1982 the high was 64 with a low of 51. In 1990 the high was 73 with a low of 42, a 31 degree spread. In 1999 the high was 69 with a low of 46. Other warm lows were 54 in 1998 and 50 in 2005. The record high of 84 was set in 1950. The record warmest low of 65 occurred in 1974. 22 of the last 31 highs (71%) have been: 50s (12) and 60s (10). Five highs were in the warmer 70s and four highs were in the cooler 40s. 2008 and 2009 rank as one of the warmest and coolest as highs were 70 and 46 respectively.
In looking back through the years to the first October at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1974 the high was 77 with a low of 65, a warm day and year of the record warmest low. In 1973 the high was 49 with a low of 42, a seven degree spread. In 1972 the high was 46 with a low of 44, a two degree spread. In 1969 the high was 50 with a low of 47, a three degree spread. In 1968 the high was a warm 79 with a low of 42, a 37 degree spread and overall warm day. In 1967 the high was 51 with a warm low of 49, a two degree spread. In 1964 the high was a warm 67 degrees with a low of 29, a 38 degree spread. In 1959 the high was 50 with a low of 46, a four degree spread.
More recently, there were no other large spreads. There were small spreads of five degrees in 1998 (59/54) and seven degrees in 2005 (57/50).
On the cool side, in 1996 the high was 40 with a low of 26. In 1993 the high was 44 with a low of 25. The record low of 23 and record coolest high of 31 occurred on the same cold, winter-like day way back in 1873. 21 of the last 31 lows (68%) were: 30s (9) and 40s (12). Three lows were in the cooler 20s and seven lows were in the warmer 50s. The 20s lows occurred in a nine year period between 1988 and 1996. The most recent 50s low was 50 in 2005. For 14 years (from 1983 through 1996) lows were below 50.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:56 and sunrise is at 7:25. Sunset is at 17:48 and twilight ends at 18:17. There's a total of 10 hours, 23 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 21 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:57 and sunrise is at 7:26. The moon reached last quarter yesterday at 7:46 in the morning and is waning crescent. Illumination was 42% at midnight, will be 36% at noon and 31% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 0:43 this morning. Moonset is at 14:31 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 1:57 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 13 hours, 48 minutes which is 12 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Halloween is today. Election Day is in two days. Veteran's 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 55 and the normal low is 37. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 59 and 42.
On the warm side, in 1979 the high was 75 with a low of 53. Two years later, in 1981, the high was 72 with a low of 54. In 1997 the high was 65 with a low of 54. In 2001 the high was 68 with a low of 50. Two years ago the high was 70 with a low of 48. In 2000 the high was 70 with a low of 47. In 2003 the high was 67 with a low of 49. In 1982 the high was 64 with a low of 51. In 1990 the high was 73 with a low of 42, a 31 degree spread. In 1999 the high was 69 with a low of 46. Other warm lows were 54 in 1998 and 50 in 2005. The record high of 84 was set in 1950. The record warmest low of 65 occurred in 1974. 22 of the last 31 highs (71%) have been: 50s (12) and 60s (10). Five highs were in the warmer 70s and four highs were in the cooler 40s. 2008 and 2009 rank as one of the warmest and coolest as highs were 70 and 46 respectively.
In looking back through the years to the first October at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1974 the high was 77 with a low of 65, a warm day and year of the record warmest low. In 1973 the high was 49 with a low of 42, a seven degree spread. In 1972 the high was 46 with a low of 44, a two degree spread. In 1969 the high was 50 with a low of 47, a three degree spread. In 1968 the high was a warm 79 with a low of 42, a 37 degree spread and overall warm day. In 1967 the high was 51 with a warm low of 49, a two degree spread. In 1964 the high was a warm 67 degrees with a low of 29, a 38 degree spread. In 1959 the high was 50 with a low of 46, a four degree spread.
More recently, there were no other large spreads. There were small spreads of five degrees in 1998 (59/54) and seven degrees in 2005 (57/50).
On the cool side, in 1996 the high was 40 with a low of 26. In 1993 the high was 44 with a low of 25. The record low of 23 and record coolest high of 31 occurred on the same cold, winter-like day way back in 1873. 21 of the last 31 lows (68%) were: 30s (9) and 40s (12). Three lows were in the cooler 20s and seven lows were in the warmer 50s. The 20s lows occurred in a nine year period between 1988 and 1996. The most recent 50s low was 50 in 2005. For 14 years (from 1983 through 1996) lows were below 50.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:56 and sunrise is at 7:25. Sunset is at 17:48 and twilight ends at 18:17. There's a total of 10 hours, 23 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 21 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:57 and sunrise is at 7:26. The moon reached last quarter yesterday at 7:46 in the morning and is waning crescent. Illumination was 42% at midnight, will be 36% at noon and 31% at midnight tonight. Moonrise was at 0:43 this morning. Moonset is at 14:31 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 1:57 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 13 hours, 48 minutes which is 12 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Halloween is today. Election Day is in two days. Veteran's Day is in 11 days. -Bernie-
Saturday, October 30, 2010
October 30: ORD
Today is October 30th. It's the 303rd day of the year. 62 days remain. It's week 44 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 55 and the normal low is 37. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 61 and 40.
On the warm side, in 1999 the high was 76 with a low of 56. A decade earlier, in 1989, the high was 75 with a low of 55. In 2004 the high was 72 with a low of 50. In 1990 the high was 73 with a low of 48. In 1998 the high was 65 with a low of 56. In 1981 the high was 75 with a low of 45, a 30 degree spread. The next year, 1982, the high was 67 with a low of 50. Other warm highs were 72 in 1987, 70 in 2003, 70 in 2006 and 67 in 1979. The record high of 85 was set in 1950. The record warmest low of 62 occurred in 1974. Over the last 31 years, there have been four categories of highs and they've been fairly well distributed. Right in the middle are the 60s with 11. On the warmer side, there's been eight highs in the 70s. On the cooler side, seven highs were in the 50s and five were only in the 40s. The last seven years have featured highs in the 60s and 70s. Before this, highs were 48 in 2002 and 52 in 2001.
In looking back through the years to the first October at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was a warm 69 degrees. In 1976 the high was 49 with a low of 42, a seven degree spread. In 1974 the high was 76 with a low of 62, a warm day. 1974 was also the year of the record warmest low. In 1971 the high was 80 with a low of 55, a hot day. In 1967 the low was a warm 49 degrees. In 1966 the high was 52 with a cold low of 22, a 30 degree spread. In 1965 the high was a warm 69 degrees. In 1964 the high was 58 with a cold low of 24, a 34 degree spread. In 1963 the high was 58 with a low of 27, a 31 degree spread. In 1960 the low was a warm 51 degrees.
More recently, there were large spreads of 36 degrees in 1987 (72/36), 32 degrees in 2006 (70/38), 31 degrees two years ago (62/31) and 30 degrees in 2003 (70/40). There were small spreads of four degrees in 1992 (46/42), five degrees in 1995 (45/40), five degrees in 2001 (52/47) and seven degrees in 2002 (48/41).
On the cool side, in 1988 the high was 45 with the record low of 21. In 1993 the high was 40 with a low of 30. Another cold low was 24 in 1980. The record coolest high of 28 occurred back in 1917. 24 of the last 31 lows (77%) were: 30s (13) and 40s (11). Two lows were in the cooler 20s. Five lows were in the warmer 50s, most recently 50 in 2004.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:55 and sunrise is at 7:24. Sunset is at 17:49 and twilight ends at 18:18. There's a total of 10 hours, 25 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 23 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:56 and sunrise is at 7:25. The moon reached last quarter today at 7:46 in the morning. Illumination was 53% at midnight, will be 48% at noon and 42% at midnight tonight. Moonset is at 14:00 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 43 minutes past midnight tonight. Moonset is at 14:31 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 14 hours which is four minutes longer than yesterday.
Halloween is tomorrow. Election Day is in three days. Veteran's 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 55 and the normal low is 37. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 61 and 40.
On the warm side, in 1999 the high was 76 with a low of 56. A decade earlier, in 1989, the high was 75 with a low of 55. In 2004 the high was 72 with a low of 50. In 1990 the high was 73 with a low of 48. In 1998 the high was 65 with a low of 56. In 1981 the high was 75 with a low of 45, a 30 degree spread. The next year, 1982, the high was 67 with a low of 50. Other warm highs were 72 in 1987, 70 in 2003, 70 in 2006 and 67 in 1979. The record high of 85 was set in 1950. The record warmest low of 62 occurred in 1974. Over the last 31 years, there have been four categories of highs and they've been fairly well distributed. Right in the middle are the 60s with 11. On the warmer side, there's been eight highs in the 70s. On the cooler side, seven highs were in the 50s and five were only in the 40s. The last seven years have featured highs in the 60s and 70s. Before this, highs were 48 in 2002 and 52 in 2001.
In looking back through the years to the first October at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was a warm 69 degrees. In 1976 the high was 49 with a low of 42, a seven degree spread. In 1974 the high was 76 with a low of 62, a warm day. 1974 was also the year of the record warmest low. In 1971 the high was 80 with a low of 55, a hot day. In 1967 the low was a warm 49 degrees. In 1966 the high was 52 with a cold low of 22, a 30 degree spread. In 1965 the high was a warm 69 degrees. In 1964 the high was 58 with a cold low of 24, a 34 degree spread. In 1963 the high was 58 with a low of 27, a 31 degree spread. In 1960 the low was a warm 51 degrees.
More recently, there were large spreads of 36 degrees in 1987 (72/36), 32 degrees in 2006 (70/38), 31 degrees two years ago (62/31) and 30 degrees in 2003 (70/40). There were small spreads of four degrees in 1992 (46/42), five degrees in 1995 (45/40), five degrees in 2001 (52/47) and seven degrees in 2002 (48/41).
On the cool side, in 1988 the high was 45 with the record low of 21. In 1993 the high was 40 with a low of 30. Another cold low was 24 in 1980. The record coolest high of 28 occurred back in 1917. 24 of the last 31 lows (77%) were: 30s (13) and 40s (11). Two lows were in the cooler 20s. Five lows were in the warmer 50s, most recently 50 in 2004.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:55 and sunrise is at 7:24. Sunset is at 17:49 and twilight ends at 18:18. There's a total of 10 hours, 25 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 23 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:56 and sunrise is at 7:25. The moon reached last quarter today at 7:46 in the morning. Illumination was 53% at midnight, will be 48% at noon and 42% at midnight tonight. Moonset is at 14:00 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 43 minutes past midnight tonight. Moonset is at 14:31 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 14 hours which is four minutes longer than yesterday.
Halloween is tomorrow. Election Day is in three days. Veteran's Day is in 12 days. -Bernie-
Friday, October 29, 2010
October 29: ORD
Today is October 29th. It's the 302nd day of the year. 63 days remain. It's week 44 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 56 and the normal low is 38. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 58 and 39.
On the warm side, in 2004 the high was 76 with a very warm low of 61. The low was also 61 in 1900. In 1989 the high was 74 with a low of 54. A couple of years later, in 1991, the high was 70 with a low of 55. In 1999 the high was the record high of 78 with a low of 45. Another warm high was 69 in 1979. The record warmest low of 65 was set in 1946. Over the last 31 years, 21 highs (68%) have been: 50s (10) and 60s (11). Four highs were in the warmer 70s. Six highs were in the cooler: 30s (1) and 40s (5). The last highs in the 40s and 70s came in back to back years (48 in 2003 and 76 in 2004).
In looking back through the years to the first October at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1974 the high was 64 with a warm low of 57, a seven degree spread and warm day. In 1973 the high was 49 with a low of 44, a five degree spread. In 1971 the high was a warm 72 degrees with a low of 45, a warm day. In 1966 the low was a cold 24 degrees. In 1965 the high was 55 with a cold low of 22 degrees, a 33 degree spread. In 1963 the high was 57 with a low of 27, a 30 degree spread. In 1961 the high was 70 with a low of 55, a warm day. In 1960 the high was 58 with a warm low of 51, a small seven degree spread.
More recently, there were large spreads of 33 degrees in 2005 (61/28), 31 degrees in 1984 (61/30) and 30 degrees in 1990 (60/30). There were small spreads of four degrees in 2002 (46/42) and six degrees in 1992 (48/42).
On the cool side, in 1988 the high was 41 with a low of 25. In 1993 the high was 39 with a low of 30. In 1980 the high was 47 with a low of 25. The record low of 19 and record coolest high of 29 were set on the same day back in 1925. 24 of the last 31 lows (77%) were: 30s (12) and 40s (12). Four lows were in the cooler 20s. Three lows were in the warmer: 50s (2) and 60s (1). The last lows in the 60s and 20s came in back to back years (61 in 2004 and 28 in 2005).
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:54 and sunrise is at 7:23. Sunset is at 17:51 and twilight ends at 18:20. There's a total of 10 hours, 28 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 26 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:55 and sunrise is at 7:24. The moon is waning gibbous and will reach last quarter tomorrow at 7:46 in the morning. Illumination was 64% at midnight, will be 59% at noon and 53% at midnight tonight. Moonset is at 13:26 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 23:30 tonight. Moonset is at 14:00 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 13 hours, 56 minutes which is 29 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Halloween is in two days. Election Day is in four days. Veteran's 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 56 and the normal low is 38. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 58 and 39.
On the warm side, in 2004 the high was 76 with a very warm low of 61. The low was also 61 in 1900. In 1989 the high was 74 with a low of 54. A couple of years later, in 1991, the high was 70 with a low of 55. In 1999 the high was the record high of 78 with a low of 45. Another warm high was 69 in 1979. The record warmest low of 65 was set in 1946. Over the last 31 years, 21 highs (68%) have been: 50s (10) and 60s (11). Four highs were in the warmer 70s. Six highs were in the cooler: 30s (1) and 40s (5). The last highs in the 40s and 70s came in back to back years (48 in 2003 and 76 in 2004).
In looking back through the years to the first October at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1974 the high was 64 with a warm low of 57, a seven degree spread and warm day. In 1973 the high was 49 with a low of 44, a five degree spread. In 1971 the high was a warm 72 degrees with a low of 45, a warm day. In 1966 the low was a cold 24 degrees. In 1965 the high was 55 with a cold low of 22 degrees, a 33 degree spread. In 1963 the high was 57 with a low of 27, a 30 degree spread. In 1961 the high was 70 with a low of 55, a warm day. In 1960 the high was 58 with a warm low of 51, a small seven degree spread.
More recently, there were large spreads of 33 degrees in 2005 (61/28), 31 degrees in 1984 (61/30) and 30 degrees in 1990 (60/30). There were small spreads of four degrees in 2002 (46/42) and six degrees in 1992 (48/42).
On the cool side, in 1988 the high was 41 with a low of 25. In 1993 the high was 39 with a low of 30. In 1980 the high was 47 with a low of 25. The record low of 19 and record coolest high of 29 were set on the same day back in 1925. 24 of the last 31 lows (77%) were: 30s (12) and 40s (12). Four lows were in the cooler 20s. Three lows were in the warmer: 50s (2) and 60s (1). The last lows in the 60s and 20s came in back to back years (61 in 2004 and 28 in 2005).
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 6:54 and sunrise is at 7:23. Sunset is at 17:51 and twilight ends at 18:20. There's a total of 10 hours, 28 minutes of daylight today and 11 hours, 26 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 6:55 and sunrise is at 7:24. The moon is waning gibbous and will reach last quarter tomorrow at 7:46 in the morning. Illumination was 64% at midnight, will be 59% at noon and 53% at midnight tonight. Moonset is at 13:26 this afternoon. Moonrise is at 23:30 tonight. Moonset is at 14:00 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 13 hours, 56 minutes which is 29 minutes shorter than yesterday.
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