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Climate Events of 2005 in Illinois
Dr. Jim Angel, State Climatologist
Posted: October 22, 2009
Heavy Precipitation Statewide and Snowfall in Chicago
7th Wettest, 15th Warmest Winter on Record
Warmer, Drier April Could Follow Cool, Dry March
Dry May Wraps Up 4th Driest Spring on Record
Recent Rains Ease Drought Concerns
Tenth Driest June: Precipitation Just Half of Normal
August Rains Provide Limited Drought Relief
Rainfall above Normal during Warm September
No Drought Relief from Low October Rainfall
December Plunges Illinois into Deep Freeze
2005 Was Warm, Dry Year
2005 Drought
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