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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >


McCook Thanksgiving Day Climatology

Period of Record 103 Years: 1909-2011

Missing: 1910, 1918, 1920, 1967, 1968, 1971 and 1978

Temperature Information

Record High 72°F (1932 & 1960)
Record Low -6°F (1952)
Coldest High Temperature 5°F (1919)
Warmest Low Temperature 46°F (1963)
Average High
(Period of Record)
49°F
Average Low
(Period of Record)
22°F
30 year Normal High
(1981-2010)
44°F
30 year Normal Low
(1981-2010)
19°F
Running 30 year Normal High
(1982-2011)
45°F
Running 30 year Normal Low
(1982-2011)
19°F

McCook Thanksgiving Day High & Low Temps

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Distribution of High Temperatures in 10 Degree Fahrenheit Ranges

McCook Thanksgiving Day High Temp Distribution

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Distribution of Low Temperatures in 10 Degree Fahrenheit Ranges

McCook Thanksgiving Day Low Temp Distribution

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Precipitation Information

Greatest Precipitation 0.85” (1928)
Greatest Snowfall 8.5” (1928)
Precipitation

16 of 96 years
16.7
%

Measurable Precipitation
(more than a Trace)
7 of 96 years
7.3%
Snowfall 8 of 96 years
8.3%
Measurable Snowfall
(more than a Trace)
5 of 96 years
5.2%
Greatest Snow Depth 19” (1975)
“White” Thanksgiving
(Snow Depth of 1” or more)
10 of 96 years
10.4%

McCook Thanksgiving Day Snowfall

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McCook Thanksgiving Day Snow Depth

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