Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

McCook Christmas Day Climatology

Period of Record 109 Years: 1909-2024

Missing: 1920, 1921, 1967, 1971, 1978 and 1998

Temperature Information

*Record High*	70°F (1929)
*Record Low*	-16°F (1983)
*Lowest Maximum*	-6°F (1983)
*Highest Minimum*	34°F (1994)
Average High (Period of Record)	42°F
Average Low (Period of Record)	16°F
30 year Normal High (1995-2024)	42°F
30 year Normal Low (1995-2024)	16°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*	0.93” (1941)
*Greatest Snowfall*	14” (1941)
Measurable Precipitation (more than a Trace)	14 of 110 years 13%
Measurable Snowfall (more than a Trace)	12 of 110 years 11%
*Greatest Snow Depth*	18” (1941)
“White” Christmas (Snow Depth of 1” or more)	21 of 110 years 19%

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Updated Jan 1, 2025

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