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Washington's Birthday Climate History for Paducah, KY
 

*Climate Data has been recorded at Barkley Regional Airport in West Paducah since 1949 and prior to that was observed in downtown Paducah back to December of 1937.

George Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732 according to the calendar we now use. But according to the Old Style Calendar then in use, his birth date was Feb. 11.  Americans celebrated Washington's birthday in the late 18th century, while he was still alive, some on the 11th and some on the 22nd.  In 1885, Washington's birthday, Feb. 22, became a federal holiday.  In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved the official observance of Washington's birthday from Feb. 22 to the third Monday in February. Some reformers had wanted to change the name of the holiday as well, to Presidents' Day, in honor of both Lincoln and Washington, but that proposal was rejected by Congress, and the holiday remained officially Washington's Birthday. Technically the federal holiday never falls on Washington's actual birthday since the third monday in February falls between the 15th and 21st. For climate purposes, February 22nd is used for each year on record prior to 1971, and the third Monday in February for 1971 to the present.

Here is a look at high and low temperature frequencies and extremes as well as precipitation statistics for Washington's Birthday in Paducah.

As seen by this graphic high temperatures are predominately in the 40s or 50s on Washington's Birthday, encompassing 54% of all years on record.

Warmest Highs Coldest Highs
75 in 2018 12 in 2021
75 in 2017 23 in 2015
71 in 1983 25 in 1963
70 in 1986 26 in 2010
69 in 2023 28 in 1939
Normal High: 50

*Denotes a tie in previous year(s)

Paducah has seen highs as warm as the 70s four times, most recently occurring in 2018 and 2017, when we topped out at 75 degrees. There have also been 8 years where the high temperature failed to reach 32 degrees, most recently in 2021 with a frigid high of 12!

Low temperatures in the 20s or 30s are most common, accounting for 67% of all years on record.  There are always exceptions to the norm of course: in 1963 the low temperature plummeted to 3 degrees below zero, which is the only year with lows below zero. On the warm side of the spectrum, there have been 3 years with lows above 50 degrees, most recently in 2018 when a mild low of 56 degrees occurred.

Warmest Lows Coldest Lows
61 in 1976 -3 in 1963
56 in 2018 5 in 2021
55 in 1986 9 in 2015
49 in 1983 10 in 1978
48 in 2022 10 in 1968
Normal Low: 30

*Denotes a tie in previous year(s)

Measurable precipitation has fallen 30% of the time, with over an inch of precipitation falling on 3 different occasions, most recently in 2015. Measurable snowfall has occurred 4 times (4% of all years on record), including 3 big snowstorms with 10.8 inches falling in 2015, 9.0 inches occurring in 2021, and 7.9 inches back in 1993. Snow depth of 1 inch or more has been recorded 8 times (10% of all years on record), with 5 inches on the ground for the morning of Washington's Birthday 2015.

Wettest (inches)

Snowiest (inches)

Most Snow Depth
1.11 in 2015 10.8 in 2015 5.0 in 2015
1.03 in 1993 9.0 in 2021 3.0 in 2006
1.00 in 1989 7.9 in 1993 3.0 in 1978
0.96 in 1998 0.5 in 1948 2.0 in 2016
0.88 in 1950   2.0 in 1971

*Denotes a tie in previous year(s)

Here is a look at the observed weather for the past 15 years:

Recent Weather for Washington's Birthday
Year High Low Precip Snowfall Snow Depth
2010 26 21 T T 0
2011 67 43 0.08 0 0
2012 53 22 0 0 0
2013 60 37 0.77 0 0
2014 49 29 0.1 0 0
2015 23 9 1.11 10.8 5
2016 39 31 0 0 2
2017 75 44 0 0 0
2018 75 56 T 0 0
2019 39 27 0 0 0
2020 65 37 0 0 0
2021 12 5 0.64 9 1
2022 62 48 0.08 0 0
2023 69 44 T 0 0
2024 59 22 0 0 0

 

Washington's Birthday Climate History for Evansville, IN
 

*Climate Data has been recorded at Evansville Regional Airport since January of 1897. Snowfall records began in January of 1948.

George Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732 according to the calendar we now use. But according to the Old Style Calendar then in use, his birth date was Feb. 11.  Americans celebrated Washington's birthday in the late 18th century, while he was still alive, some on the 11th and some on the 22nd.  In 1885, Washington's birthday, Feb. 22, became a federal holiday.  In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved the official observance of Washington's birthday from Feb. 22 to the third Monday in February. Some reformers had wanted to change the name of the holiday as well, to Presidents' Day, in honor of both Lincoln and Washington, but that proposal was rejected by Congress, and the holiday remained officially Washington's Birthday. Technically the federal holiday never falls on Washington's actual birthday since the third monday in February falls between the 15th and 21st. For climate purposes, February 22nd is used for each year on record prior to 1971, and the third Monday in February for 1971 to the present.

Here is a look at high and low temperature frequencies and extremes as well as precipitation statistics for Washington's Birthday in Evansville.

As seen by this graphic high temperatures are predominately in the 40s or 50s on Washington's Birthday, encompassing 53% of all years on record.

Warmest Highs Coldest Highs
74 in 2018 17 in 2021
74 in 2017 19 in 1963
72 in 1922 20 in 2015
69 in 1983 23 in 2010
69 in 1976 23 in 1978
68 in 1986 24 in 1901
68 in 1944  
Normal High: 47

 

Evansville has seen highs as warm as the 70s only three times, in 2018, 2017, and 1922. There have also been 16 years where the high temperature failed to reach 32 degrees, most recently in 2021 with a frigid high of 17!

Low temperatures in the 20s or 30s are most common, accounting for 67% of all years on record.  There are always exceptions to the norm of course: in 1963 the low temperature plummeted to 6 degrees below zero, which is 1 of only 2 years with lows below zero. On the warm side of the spectrum, there have been 5 years with lows above 50 degrees, most recently in 1986 when a mild low of 51 degrees occurred.

Warmest Lows Coldest Lows
58 in 1922 -6 in 1963
56 in 1976 -3 in 1979
54 in 1930 6 in 1968
53 in 1925 9 in 1978
51 in 1986 10 in 2021
Normal Low: 28

 

Measurable precipitation has fallen 37% of the time, with over an inch of precipitation falling only once, way back in 1897. Measurable snowfall has occurred 8 times (10% of all years on record), with the largest back in 1993 with 6.9 inches. Snow depth of 1 inch or more has been recorded 10 times (13% of all years on record), with the most recent happening in 2021 when 1 inch of snow was on the ground in the morning.

Wettest (inches) Snowiest (inches) Most Snow Depth
2.05 in 1897 6.9 in 1993 5.0 in 1971
0.97 in 1925 5.7 in 2015 4.0 in 2010
0.74 in 1959 3.5 in 2021 4.0 in 1978
0.65 in 1989 3.4 in 2010 3.0 in 1948
0.60 in 1993 1.2 in 1978 2.0 in 2015*

*Denotes a tie in previous year(s)

Here is a look at the observed weather for the past 15 years:

Recent Weather for Washington's Birthday
Year High Low Precip Snowfall Snow Depth
2010 23 17 0.23 3.4 4
2011 67 42 0.23 0 0
2012 49 22 0 0 0
2013 63 34 0.59 0 0
2014 43 25 0.34 0 0
2015 20 12 0.44 5.7 2
2016 39 29 0 0 0
2017 74 42 0 0 0
2018 74 49 0.02 0 0
2019 34 27 T T 0
2020 55 32 T 0 0
2021 17 10 0.66 3.5 1
2022 66 39 T 0 0
2023 65 41 T 0 0
2024 57 23 0 0 0

 

Washington's Birthday Climate History for Cape Girardeau, MO
 

*Climate Data has been recorded at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, located 5 miles southwest of Cape Girardeau, since June of 1960.

George Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732 according to the calendar we now use. But according to the Old Style Calendar then in use, his birth date was Feb. 11.  Americans celebrated Washington's birthday in the late 18th century, while he was still alive, some on the 11th and some on the 22nd.  In 1885, Washington's birthday, Feb. 22, became a federal holiday.  In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved the official observance of Washington's birthday from Feb. 22 to the third Monday in February. Some reformers had wanted to change the name of the holiday as well, to Presidents' Day, in honor of both Lincoln and Washington, but that proposal was rejected by Congress, and the holiday remained officially Washington's Birthday. Technically the federal holiday never falls on Washington's actual birthday since the third monday in February falls between the 15th and 21st. For climate purposes, February 22nd is used for each year on record prior to 1971, and the third Monday in February for 1971 to the present.

Here is a look at high and low temperature frequencies and extremes as well as precipitation statistics for Washington's Birthday in Cape Girardeau.

As seen by this graphic high temperatures are predominately in the 40s or 50s on Washington's Birthday, encompassing 57% of all years on record.

Warmest Highs Coldest Highs
73 in 2017 9 in 2021
70 in 2023 22 in 2015
70 in 2018 28 in 2010
70 in 1986 28 in 2006
69 in 1983 28 in 1963
67 in 1995 29 in 1968
Normal High: 49

 

Cape Girardeau has seen highs as warm as the 70s four times, in 2018, 2017, and 1986. There have also been 7 years where the high temperature failed to reach 32 degrees, most recently in 2021 with a frigid high of 9!

Low temperatures in the 20s or 30s are most common, accounting for 59% of all years on record.  There are always exceptions to the norm of course: in 2015 the low temperature plummeted to 2 degrees below zero, which is the only year with lows below zero. On the warm side of the spectrum, there have been 4 years with lows above 50 degrees, most recently in 2018 when a mild low of 51 degrees occurred.

Warmest Lows Coldest Lows
61 in 1976 -2 in 2015
54 in 1983 0 in 1963
53 in 1986 3 in 2021
51 in 2018 9 in 1968
45 in 1981 13 in 1978
Normal Low: 29

*Denotes a tie in previous year(s)

Measurable precipitation has fallen 36% of the time, with over an inch of precipitation falling only once, back in 1993.

Wettest
1.28 in 1993
0.88 in 1989
0.76 in 1961
0.69 in 2013
0.68 in 2005

 

Here is a look at the observed weather for the past 15 years:

Recent Weather for Washington's Birthday
Year High Low Precip
2010 28 20 T
2011 66 40 0.14
2012 51 24 0
2013 54 38 0.69
2014 54 28 0.02
2015 22 -2 0.58
2016 38 25 0
2017 73 44 0
2018 70 51 0.02
2019 36 26 0
2020 60 39 T
2021 9 3 0.14
2022 61 42 0.02
2023 70 40 T
2024 58 21 0

 

Washington's Birthday Climate History for Poplar Bluff, MO
 

Climate Data has been recorded at the Poplar Bluff Airport, located 4 miles east of Poplar Bluff, since December of 1997. Prior to that data was taken at the Poplar Bluff COOP station, located a half mile west of downtown. Data for the COOP station dates back to January 1893.

George Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732 according to the calendar we now use. But according to the Old Style Calendar then in use, his birth date was Feb. 11.  Americans celebrated Washington's birthday in the late 18th century, while he was still alive, some on the 11th and some on the 22nd.  In 1885, Washington's birthday, Feb. 22, became a federal holiday.  In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved the official observance of Washington's birthday from Feb. 22 to the third Monday in February. Some reformers had wanted to change the name of the holiday as well, to Presidents' Day, in honor of both Lincoln and Washington, but that proposal was rejected by Congress, and the holiday remained officially Washington's Birthday. Technically the federal holiday never falls on Washington's actual birthday since the third monday in February falls between the 15th and 21st. For climate purposes, February 22nd is used for each year on record prior to 1971, and the third Monday in February for 1971 to the present.

Here is a look at high and low temperature frequencies and extremes as well as precipitation statistics for Washington's Birthday in Poplar Bluff.

As seen by this graphic high temperatures are predominately in the 40s or 50s on Washington's Birthday, encompassing 62% of all years on record.

Warmest Highs Coldest Highs
75 in 1976 9 in 2021
74 in 2017 23 in 2015
73 in 1944 27 in 1968
72 in 2023 28 in 2010
71 in 2018* 28 in 2006
Normal High: 50

 

 

Poplar Bluff has seen highs as warm as the 70s nine times, most recently in 2023. There have also been 7 years where the high temperature failed to reach 30 degrees, most recently in 2021 with a frigid high of 9!

Low temperatures in the 20s or 30s are most common, accounting for 67% of all years on record.  There are always exceptions to the norm of course: in 2021 the low temperature plummeted to 4 degrees, which is 1 of 3 years with lows falling into the single digits. On the warm side of the spectrum, there have been 5 years with lows above 50 degrees, most recently in 2018 when a mild low of 51 degrees occurred.

Warmest Lows Coldest Lows
58 in 1976 4 in 2021
55 in 1930 6 in 1963
51 in 2018 9 in 1968
50 in 1935 14 in 1939
50 in 1925 16 in 2015*
Normal Low: 32

*Denotes a tie in previous year(s)

Measurable precipitation has fallen 36% of the time, with over an inch of precipitation falling only twice, back in 2015 and 1950.

Wettest
1.07 in 1950
1.05 in 2015
0.82 in 1925
0.73 in 2013
0.72 in 1945

 

Here is a look at the observed weather for the past 15 years:

Recent Weather for Washington's Birthday
Year High Low Precip
2010 28 23 T
2011 68 40 0.04
2012 51 27 0.09
2013 54 38 0.73
2014 61 31 0.02
2015 23 16 1.05
2016 37 29 0
2017 74 49 0
2018 71 51 0.09
2019 41 24 0
2020 58 42 0.08
2021 9 4 0.43
2022 59 33 0.04
2023 72 43 0.00
2024 58 24 T
 
Washington's Birthday Climate History for Carbondale, IL
 

Climate Data has been recorded at Southern Illinois Airport, located 4 miles northwest of Carbondale, since August of 1998. Prior to that data was taken at the Carbondale Sewage Plant COOP station, located 3 miles east of Carbondale. Data for the COOP station dates back to November 1898.

George Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732 according to the calendar we now use. But according to the Old Style Calendar then in use, his birth date was Feb. 11.  Americans celebrated Washington's birthday in the late 18th century, while he was still alive, some on the 11th and some on the 22nd.  In 1885, Washington's birthday, Feb. 22, became a federal holiday.  In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved the official observance of Washington's birthday from Feb. 22 to the third Monday in February. Some reformers had wanted to change the name of the holiday as well, to Presidents' Day, in honor of both Lincoln and Washington, but that proposal was rejected by Congress, and the holiday remained officially Washington's Birthday. Technically the federal holiday never falls on Washington's actual birthday since the third monday in February falls between the 15th and 21st. For climate purposes, February 22nd is used for each year on record prior to 1971, and the third Monday in February for 1971 to the present.

Here is a look at high and low temperature frequencies and extremes as well as precipitation statistics for Washington's Birthday in Carbondale.

As seen by this graphic high temperatures are predominately in the 40s or 50s on Washington's Birthday, encompassing 59% of all years on record.

Warmest Highs Coldest Highs
74 in 2017 8 in 2021
73 in 1976 20 in 2015
73 in 1922 22 in 1963
71 in 2018 26 in 2010
70 in 1983* 27 in 1979*
Normal High: 48

 

Carbondale has seen highs as warm as the 70s six times, most recently in 2018. There have also been 7 years where the high temperature failed to reach 30 degrees, most recently in 2021 with a frigid high of 8!

Low temperatures in the 20s or 30s are most common, accounting for 66% of all years on record.  There are always exceptions to the norm of course: in 1963 the low temperature plummeted to 7 degrees below zero, which is 1 of 2 years with lows below zero. On the warm side of the spectrum, there have been 4 years with lows above 50 degrees, most recently in 2018 when a mild low of 52 degrees occurred.

Warmest Lows Coldest Lows
59 in 1976 -7 in 1963
56 in 1925 -2 in 1978
56 in 1922 3 in 2021
52 in 2018 3 in 2015
47 in 1927 5 in 1979
Normal Low: 29

*Denotes a tie in previous year(s)

Measurable precipitation has fallen 27% of the time, with over an inch of precipitation falling only once, back in 1961.

Wettest
1.24 in 1961
0.78 in 1915
0.67 in 2013
0.53 in 1998
0.42 in 1987

 

Here is a look at the observed weather for the past 15 years:

Recent Weather for Washington's Birthday
Year High Low Precip
2010 26 17 0.01
2011 65 39 0.18
2012 51 23 0
2013 59 41 0.67
2014 48 27 0.09
2015 20 3 0.26
2016 40 26 0
2017 74 43 0
2018 71 52 M
2019 32 27 0
2020 58 35 T
2021 8 3 0.02
2022 61 40 0
2023 67 40 T
2024 58 22 0