Author Archives: Jim Angel

About Jim Angel

I have been the state climatologist for Illinois since 1997 and have worked at the Illinois State Water Survey since 1984.

Temperatures and Precipitation By Month in 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013

Here are the monthly temperature and precipitation departures from the long-term average by month in Illinois for 2013. After a warmer-than-average January, temperatures have been below-average in February, March, and April. Monthly precipitation has been above-average in January, February, and … Continue reading →

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More Rain on the Way in Illinois

Posted on May 2, 2013

Here is the latest Qualitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF) from the National Weather Service for the next three days. You can view maps for a variety of days on the NWS QPF page. The expected amounts for Illinois are sobering, ranging … Continue reading →

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April 4th Wettest On Record

Posted on May 1, 2013

Precipitation This April was the 4th wettest on record for Illinois with 6.90 inches, based on the preliminary numbers. That was 3.13 inches above the long-term average of 3.77 inches. To show you how wet it was, this April easily … Continue reading →

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April Already 4th Wettest on Record

Posted on April 25, 2013

Based on preliminary data, this April in Illinois is already the 4th wettest on record with 6.58 inches of precipitation. Average statewide precipitation for April is 3.77 inches. So we are already almost two inches above average. According to the … Continue reading →

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How Are Lake Michigan Water Levels?

Posted on April 24, 2013

Today I had a reporter ask if the recent rains and flooding in Illinois will benefit the low lake levels of Lake Michigan. It has helped. First of all, the Illinois part of the Lake Michigan basin is relatively small … Continue reading →

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