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August 2025 Review

Breezy conditions today will gradually subside this afternoon, as highs reach the low 60s north to upper 60s south. Some passing clouds will be most prevalent in the north, and also in the south today. Tonight, clear skies, and light winds will allow the first of several nights in the lower to mid 40s. Despite the cool starts, the weekend will also feature pleasant afternoons in the 60s and lower 70s.

August 2025 is in the books, with normal temperatures and depending on where you live below normal or above normal precipitation. Locations in southeast IA and west central IL saw less than 2 inches of precipitation in August or less than 75% of normal. Conversely, areas north of I-80 saw amounts over 3.5” or greater than 125% of normal. More info: https://www.weather.gov/dvn/Climate_Monthly_08_2025