Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
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656 NOUS43 KARX 061842 PNSARX IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044- 053>055-061-092112- Public Information Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 141 PM CDT Thu Jun 6 2024 ...Meteorological Spring 2024 Summary for Rochester MN... The 2024 meteorological spring (March 1 through May 31) was tied with 2000 for the 8th warmest and 22nd wettest for Rochester, MN. More details on these statistics can be found below. Temperatures - Tied with 2000 for the 8th Warmest Spring From March 1st through May 31st, Rochester International Airport had an average temperature of 47.9F. This was 3.1F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 44.8F. This was tied for the 8th warmest spring with 2000. 9 out of the 18 warmest meteorological springs have occurred since 2000. The table below lists the 10 warmest meteorological springs for Rochester, MN. Warmest Meteorological Springs in Rochester, MN 1886-2024 Average Rank Temperature Year ---- ----------- ---- 1 53.8F 2012 2 52.1F 1977 3 50.1F 2010 4 49.3F 1987 5 48.8F 1985 48.8F 1946 7 48.1F 2016 8 47.9F 2024 47.9F 2000 10 47.8F 2006 47.8F 1910 The table below contains the monthly temperatures and their departures from normal for the spring of 2024. Spring 2024 Temperatures in Rochester MN Average Departure Month Temperature from Normal ----- ----------- ----------- March 37.3F +5.6F - 11th Warmest April 46.8F +1.6F May 59.4F +1.8F Spring 47.9F +3.1F - Tied for 8th Warmest with 2000 The average high temperature was 58.7F. This was 4.3F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 54.4F. This was tied for the 8th warmest with 1918 and 1985. The average low temperature was 37F. This was 2.2F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 35.2F. This was tied for the 14th warmest with 2004. The warmest high temperature was 88F on May 18. The coldest high temperature was 30F on March 22. The warmest low temperature was 59F on May 20. The coldest low temperature was 12F on March 23. Maximum Temperature <= 32 on 3 Days Maximum Temperature >= 90 on 0 Days Minimum Temperature <= 32 on 37 Days Minimum Temperature <= 0 on 0 Days Precipitation - 22nd Wettest Spring Rochester International Airport received 10.60 inches of precipitation. This was 0.71 inches wetter than the 1991-2020 normal of 9.89 inches. This was the 22nd wettest spring. 8 out of the 20 wettest springs have occurred since 2000. The table below contains the monthly precipitation totals and their departures from normal for the spring of 2024. Spring 2024 Precipitation in Rochester MN Precipitation Departure Month Total from Normal ----- ------------- ----------- March 2.35 inches +0.33 inches April 3.92 inches +0.40 inches May 4.33 inches -0.02 inches Spring 10.60 inches +0.71 inches Measurable precipitation fell on 36 days (39.1 percent) and trace amounts fell on another 9 days (9.8 percent). Snowfall - Slightly Below Normal The snow observer near Rochester International Airport recorded 12.1 inches of snow. This was 0.3 inches less than the 1991-2020 normal of 12.4 inches. The table below contains the monthly snowfall totals and their departures from normal for the spring of 2024. Spring 2024 Snowfall in Rochester MN Snowfall Departure Month Total from Normal ----- ------------- ----------- March 8.6 inches 0.0 inches April 3.5 inches +0.2 inches May 0.0 inches -0.5 inches Spring 12.1 inches -0.3 inches The snowiest day occurred on March 24 when 5.7 inches of snow fell. Measurable snow fell on 8 days (8.7 percent) and trace amounts fell on another 3 days (3.3 percent). Greatest snow depth was 5 inches on March 25. $$ Boyne