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DECORAH — Meteorologist and Luther College faculty member Richard Bernatz has provided a detailed summary of Decorah's weather for July 2024. TemperaturesIn July 2024, Decorah experienced above-average temperatures, with an average high of 84.6°F, a figure consistent with historical averages. The average low for the month was 62.9°F, which is 2.3°F above the historical average of 60.6°F. The daily average temperature was 73.8°F, which is 1.2°F above the historical average of 72.6°F. Warmest recorded temperature: 92°F on the 31 Coldest temperature: 52°F on the 1 Cooling degree days: 273.5, compared to the average of 244.0 In the historical context of 130 years (1894-2024, excluding 1913), July 2024 ranked: 45th in terms of average temperature (44 Julys were warmer, and 85 were cooler.) The warmest average temperature on record: 80.4°F in 1901 The coldest average temperature on record: 66.4°F in 2009 The highest temperature ever recorded in July: 111°F on July 14, 1936 The lowest temperature ever recorded in July: 36°F on July 22, 1947 PrecipitationJuly 2024 saw lower than average rainfall with a total of 3.13 inches, which is 0.94 inches below the historical average of 4.07 inches. The month had seven days of measurable precipitation, compared to the average of nine days. Greatest 24-hour total: 0.87 inches on the 14th In the historical context of 131 years (1894-2024, with no missing data), July 2024 ranked: 79th in terms of total precipitation (78 Julys were wetter, and 52 were drier.) The wettest July on record: 10.83 inches in 2024 The driest July on record: 0.23 inches in 1937 Twelve-Month Summary: August 2023: Average temperature of 74.9°F (+4.5°F deviation), 11th warmest of 131 years. Precipitation: 0.91 inches (-3.14 inches deviation), 125th driest of 131 years. September 2023: Average temperature of 69.3°F (+7.0°F deviation), warmest of 130 years. Precipitation: 5.54 inches (+1.84 inches deviation), 26th wettest of 130 years. October 2023: Average temperature of 54.3°F (+4.0°F deviation), 19th warmest of 130 years. Precipitation: 2.78 inches (+0.45 inches deviation), 46th wettest of 130 years. November 2023: Average temperature of 40.0°F (+4.7°F deviation), 19th warmest of 131 years. Precipitation: 0.18 inches (-1.65 inches deviation), 128th driest of 131 years. December 2023: Average temperature of 36.0°F (+14.1°F deviation), warmest of 131 years. Precipitation: 1.07 inches (-0.14 inches deviation), 71st driest of 131 years. January 2024: Average temperature of 24.0°F (+7.6°F deviation), 14th warmest of 131 years. Precipitation: 1.56 inches (+0.51 inches deviation), 24th wettest of 131 years. February 2024: Average temperature of 38.1°F (+17.9°F deviation), warmest of 131 years. Precipitation: 0.37 inches (-0.59 inches deviation), 107th driest of 130 years. March 2024: Average temperature of 42.4°F (+9.5°F deviation), 3rd warmest of 132 years. Precipitation: 2.18 inches (+0.28 inches deviation), 49th wettest of 132 years. April 2024: Average temperature of 50.5°F (+3.1°F deviation), 26th warmest of 131 years. Precipitation: 3.97 inches (+0.85 inches deviation), 31st wettest of 131 years. May 2024: Average temperature of 62.7°F (+3.8°F deviation), 20th warmest of 129 years. Precipitation: 9.11 inches (+4.85 inches deviation), 6th wettest of 129 years. June 2024: Average temperature of 71.9°F (+3.6°F deviation), 18th warmest of 130 years. Precipitation: 7.38 inches (+2.60 inches deviation), 22nd wettest of 130 years. July 2024: Average temperature of 73.8°F (+1.2°F deviation), 45th warmest of 130 years. Precipitation: 3.13 inches (-0.94 inches deviation), 79th driest of 131 years. July 2024 marks the 12th consecutive month with above-average mean temperatures and is one of five months with below-average precipitation over the last 12 months. The previous four months recorded above-average precipitation. Precipitation deviations over the last 3, 6, 9, and 12 months were +6.51, +7.05, +5.79, and +4.93 inches, respectively. Become a part of the exclusive circle! Subscribe to the newsletter for free and gain access to special offers, bonus content and insider perks.

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Below-Average Rainfall Recorded this July