Preliminary November climate summary
Cold and dry describe the climate for November this year. Most observers
report average monthly temperatures that range from 1 to 3 degrees F colder than
normal. Extreme temperatures for the month ranged from 66 degrees F at Wheaton
on the 14th to -11 degrees F at Roseau, Thief River Falls, and Orr on the 24th.
General absence of full, sunny days, abundant cloud cover, and a high frequency
of fog prevented daytime maximum temperatures from getting very high.
Most observers reported a drier than normal month as well, with less than a half inch being a common amount. In the western part of the state places like Milan and Madison reported less than a tenth of an inch. Northeastern and southeastern counties reported some above normal monthly precipitation with amounts ranging from 1 to 2 inches. Some wet spots in the state included Caledonia with 2.19 inches, Cannon Falls with 2.65 inches, La Crescent with 2.09 inches, and Preston with 1.90…
Most observers reported a drier than normal month as well, with less than a half inch being a common amount. In the western part of the state places like Milan and Madison reported less than a tenth of an inch. Northeastern and southeastern counties reported some above normal monthly precipitation with amounts ranging from 1 to 2 inches. Some wet spots in the state included Caledonia with 2.19 inches, Cannon Falls with 2.65 inches, La Crescent with 2.09 inches, and Preston with 1.90…