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

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >


Burlington Labor Day Climatology

Period of Record 108 Years: 1904-2011

Missing: 1909

Temperature Information

Record High 100°F (1959 & 1975)
Record Low 38°F (1943 & 1961)
Coldest High Temperature 57°F (1974)
Warmest Low Temperature 68°F (1975)
Average High
(Period of Record)
84°F
Average Low
(Period of Record)
55°F
30 year Normal High
(1981-2010)
85°F
30 year Normal Low
(1981-2010)
56°F
Running 30 year Normal High
(1982-2011)
85°F
Running 30 year Normal Low
(1982-2011)
56°F

Burlington Labor Day High & Low Temps

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Distribution of High Temperatures in 10 Degree Fahrenheit Ranges

Burlington Labor Day High Temp Distribution

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Distribution of Low Temperatures in 10 Degree Fahrenheit Ranges

Burlington Labor Day Low Temp Distribution

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Precipitation Information

Greatest Precipitation 1.40” (1938)
Precipitation 17 of 107 years
15.9%
Measurable Precipitation
(more than a Trace)
15 of 107 years
14.0%

Burlington Labor Day Precipitation

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Updated May 10, 2012 by Chris Foltz
Forecaster, NWS Goodland