Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

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Burlington Christmas Day Climatology

Period of Record 120 Years: 1903-2024

Missing: 1907

Temperature Information

*Record High*	67°F (1929)
*Record Low*	-12°F (1983)
*Coldest High Temperature*	13°F (1983)
*Warmest Low Temperature*	34°F (1928)
Average High (Period of Record)	43°F
Average Low (Period of Record)	16°F
30 year Normal High (1995-2024)	42°F
30 year Normal Low (1995-2024)	15°F

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Distribution of High Temperatures in 10 Degree Fahrenheit Ranges

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Distribution of Low Temperatures in 10 Degree Fahrenheit Ranges

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Precipitation Information

*Greatest Precipitation*	0.55” (1982)
*Greatest Snowfall*	5.5” (1982)
Measurable Precipitation (more than a Trace)	12 of 121 years 10%
Measurable Snowfall (more than a Trace)	11 of 121 years 9%
*Greatest Snow Depth*	12” (1982)
“White” Christmas (Snow Depth of 1” or more)	18 of 121 years 15%

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Updated Jan 1, 2025

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