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Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Climate/Almanac Data     -      JUL Normals     -     JUL Records
 
JULY
 

 Site (Click site name for report)

Avg
Temp
Norm Dept
From
Norm
Precip
Total
Norm Dept
From
Norm
  Burlington 74.8° 76.8° -2.0° 2.61" 4.25" -1.64"
  Cedar Rapids 72.4° 73.0° -0.6° 2.28" 4.46" -2.18"
  Davenport 72.4° 73.2° -0.8° 1.31" 4.20" -2.89"
  Dubuque 71.5° 72.0° -0.5° 3.55" 4.31" -0.76"
  Iowa City 75.0° 74.8° +0.2° 2.52" 4.95" -2.43"
  Moline 74.8° 75.4° -0.6° 4.88" 4.29" +0.59"
The ranking is listed in parentheses (__) when within the "Top 10".
 
   July 2018 was about normal to 2 degrees below normal.
   Precipitation totals for July 2018 were near normal at Dubuque & Moline, while 1.5 to 3 inches below normal elsewhere.
   Please see JUL Records for monthly record information.
 
 
The climate maps below are courtesy of the Midwest Regional Climate Center.
These maps become available around 10am on the first of the month.
       
Average
Temperature
Average
Temperature
Departure from Mean
Accumulated
Precipitation
Accumulated
Precipitation
Percent of Mean
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A LOOK AHEAD
 
Climate Prediction Center
 
August
Temperature Outlook
August
Precipitation Outlook
August - October
Temperature Outlook
August - October
Precipitation Outlook
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