MikeS 66 Index Monthly Report

Here is a breakdown of November's temperatures and precipitation by climate divisions...

High Plains
     39.6 degrees
      3.5 degrees ABOVE
     40.2% of normal precipitation

Midwest
     39.4 degrees
      0.1 degrees ABOVE
     37.6% of normal precipitation

Northeast
     41.0 degrees
      2.8 degrees BELOW
     28.4% of normal precipitation

Southeast
     55.2 degrees
      3.4 degrees BELOW
     33.8% of normal precipitation

Southern
     54.7 degrees
      0.6 degrees ABOVE
     26.3% of normal precipitation

West
     50.7 degrees
      3.4 degrees ABOVE
     95.9% of normal precipitation

Summary:
Although 4 of the 6 climate divisions in the U.S. reported above normal temperatures, the U.S. average was pretty close to normal, according to the MikeS 66 Index.

One outstanding feature in this report is the precipitation deficit across the U.S. The composite index shows that the U.S. received only 43% of its normal precipitation for November.

The driest climate regions belonged to the Southern, Northeast, and Southeast respectively. These areas reported about a third or less of their normal November precipitation.

The West was unusually wet, offset by the southwestern areas where some locations reported less than 10% of their normal precipitation.

United States
     46.9 degrees
      0.4 degrees ABOVE
     43.5% of normal precipitation

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