Most climate observers in Minnesota are reporting a mean August temperature that is within plus or minus 1-2 degrees F of normal. Extremes ranged from 91 degrees F at Hutchinson on the 24th to 34 degrees F at Seagull Lake (Cook County) on the 14th. For a number of western Minnesota communities August did not bring a single day with 90 degrees F or higher, and for only the second time in 20 years, not a single reading of 90 F or higher was recorded in July and August.
MSP set a new high dewpoint record on August 24th with a reading of 76 degrees F as the Heat Index climbed to 95 degrees F for those attending the State Fair.
August precipitation was highly variable, with most observers reporting below normal values, especially in the south-central and southeastern counties. Thanks to a handful of scattered, but very heavy thunderstorms some observers reported over 5 inches of rain for the month including, Benson (5.27"), Brainerd (6.18"), Dawson (6.62"), Madison (5.39&…
MSP set a new high dewpoint record on August 24th with a reading of 76 degrees F as the Heat Index climbed to 95 degrees F for those attending the State Fair.
August precipitation was highly variable, with most observers reporting below normal values, especially in the south-central and southeastern counties. Thanks to a handful of scattered, but very heavy thunderstorms some observers reported over 5 inches of rain for the month including, Benson (5.27"), Brainerd (6.18"), Dawson (6.62"), Madison (5.39&…