Climate Change - Benchmark Stations in Illinois
In a 1997 Water Survey study, sites were selected for their reliable, long-term records of temperature and precipitation in Illinois. These so-called benchmark sites were screened using a variety of statistical tests and a careful review of station histories.
Below are time series plots of annual temperature and precipitation at each site (updated through 2006). Minonk precipitation records contained too much missing data for plotting.
The original study is still in print and can be ordered here.
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The points on the Google map are for general reference only. They are not meant to indicate the exact location of the site.
Temperature | Precipitation | |
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Aledo | ||
Anna | ||
Carlinville | ||
Hoopeston | ||
Marengo | ||
McLeansboro | ||
Minonk | -- | |
Mt. Carroll | ||
Rushville | ||
Sparta | ||
Walnut | ||
Windsor |