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Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
808 PM CST Sun Dec 1 2024
...Meteorological 2024 Autumn Climate Summary in La Crosse WI and
Rochester MN...
The information below details meteorological autumn 2024
temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall for La Crosse WI and
Rochester MN.
La Crosse WI...
Meteorological Autumn of 2024 was much warmer (tied with 2015 for
the 3rd warmest) and slightly drier than normal in La Crosse, WI.
More details can be found below.
Temperatures - Tied for 3rd Warmest
From September 1 through November 30, La Crosse Regional Airport had
an average temperature of 55.1F. This was 3.7F warmer than the
1991-2020 normal of 51.4F. This was tied with 2015 for the 3rd
warmest autumn with 2015. Only 2016 (56.6F - warmest) and 1931
(55.6F - 2nd warmest) were warmer. The table below lists the 10
warmest autumns for La Crosse, WI
Ten Warmest Autumns
in La Crosse, WI
1873-2023
Average
Rank Temperature Year
---- ----------- ----
1 56.6F 2016
2 55.6F 1931
3 55.1F 2024
55.1F 2015
5 54.5F 2021
6 54.4F 1998
7 54.2F 1994
8 53.6F 2023
9 53.4F 1922
10 53.2F 2017
6 out of 12 warmest meteorological autumns have occurred since 2015.
10 out of the 19 warmest meteorological autumns have occurred since
2004.
The table below contains the monthly average temperatures and their
departures from normal for the autumn of 2024.
Autumn 2024 Temperatures
in La Crosse WI
Average Departure
Month Temperature from Normal
----- ----------- -----------
September 68.0F +3.2F - 8th warmest
October 56.4F +4.7F - 13th warmest
November 40.9F +3.3F - 15th warmest
Autumn 55.1F +3.7F - Tied for 3rd warmest
The average high temperature was 65.6F which was 4.7F warmer than
the 1991-2020 normal of 60.9F. This was the 2nd warmest. Only 2016
was warmer (66.2F)
The average low temperature was 44.5F which was 2.7F warmer than
the 1991-2020 normal of 41.8F. This was tied with 2021 and 2023 for
8th warmest.
The warmest high temperature was 90F on September 15. The coldest
high temperature was 22F on November 30.
The warmest low temperature was 65F on September 16. The coldest
low temperature was 11F on November 30.
Temperatures averaged above normal on 62 days, below normal on 25
days, and normal on 4 days.
Precipitation - Slightly Drier than Normal
From September 1 through November 30, La Crosse Regional Airport
received 7.64 inches of precipitation. This was 0.33 inches drier
than the 1991-2020 normal of 7.97 inches.
The table below contains the monthly precipitation totals and their
departures from normal for the autumn of 2024.
Autumn 2024 Precipitation
in La Crosse WI
Precipitation Departure
Month Total from Normal
----- ------------- -----------
September 1.94 inches -1.69 inches
October 2.34 inches -0.15 inches
November 3.36 inches +1.51 inches - 14th Wettest
Autumn 7.64 inches -0.33 inches
The highest daily precipitation total was 1.69 inches on October 30.
Precipitation fell on 28 days (30.8%). Measurable rain fell on 18
days (19.8%), and trace amounts fell on another 10 days (11%).
Breakdown by precipitation amounts
None 63 Days (69.2%)
Trace 10 Days (11.0%)
0.01-0.09 inches 6 Days ( 6.6%)
0.10-0.24 inches 4 Days ( 4.4%)
0.25-0.49 inches 3 Days ( 3.3%)
0.50-0.99 inches 2 Days ( 2.2%)
1.00-1.99 inches 3 Day ( 3.3%)
Snowfall - Tied for 2nd Least
From September 1 through November 30, the official snow observer
near La Crosse Regional Airport received a trace of snow. This was
3.7 inches below the 1991-2020 normal of 3.7 inches. This was tied
for 2nd least with 10 other autumns (1904, 1913, 1941, 1969, 1973,
1987, 2001, 2010, 2016, and 2017). Only 1949 saw less snow (0
inches).
The table below contains the monthly snowfall totals and their
departures from normal for the autumn of 2024.
Autumn 2024 Snowfall
in La Crosse WI
Snowfall Departure
Month Total from Normal
----- ------------- -----------
September 0.0 inches 0.0 inches
October 0.0 inches -0.3 inches
November Trace -3.4 inches
Autumn Trace -3.7 inches
The highest daily snowfall total was a trace on November 20-21,
November 25, and November 28-30.
A trace of snow fell on 6 days (6.6%). There was no measurable snow
for the first time since 2017.
Breakdown by snowfall amounts
None 85 Days (93.4%)
Trace 6 Days ( 6.6%)
The greatest snow depth was a trace on November 21.
Sky...
It was clear on 57 days.
It was partly cloudy on 23 days.
It was cloudy on 11 days.
Sea Level Pressure...
Highest was 30.56 inches on October 26.
Lowest was 29.17 inches on November 19.
Winds...
Highest sustained wind was 40 mph from the northwest on October 24.
Highest wind gust was 54 mph from the northwest on October 24.
Rochester MN...
Autumn of 2024 wasdrier and much warmer than normal at Rochester,
MN. More details can be found below.
Temperatures - 3rd Warmest
From September 1 through November 30, Rochester International
Airport had an average temperature of 52.4F. This was 4.9F warmer
than the 1991-2020 normal of 47.5F. This made it the 3rd warmest
autumn. Only 2016 (53.1F - warmest) and 1963 (52.6F - 2nd warmest)
were warmer. The table below lists the 10 warmest autumns for
Rochester, MN.
Ten Warmest Autumns
in Rochester MN
1886-2023
Average
Rank Temperature Year
---- ----------- ----
1 53.1F 2016
2 52.6F 1963
3 52.4F 2024
4 52.0F 2015
5 50.9F 2023
6 50.7F 2021
50.7F 2007
50.7F 2005
9 50.5F 1953
10 50.3F 2011
8 out of 10 warmest meteorological autumns have occurred since 2005.
15 out of 26 warmest meteorological autumns have occurred this
century.
The table below contains the monthly average temperatures and their
departures from normal for the autumn of 2024.
Autumn 2024 Temperatures
in Rochester MN
Average Departure
Month Temperature from Normal
----- ----------- -----------
September 65.4F +4.3F - 4th Warmest
October 54.5F +6.6F - 5th Warmest
November 37.2F +3.6F - Tied for the
16th Warmest
Autumn 52.4F +4.9F - 3rd Warmest
The average high temperature was 63F which was 5.9F warmer than
the 1991-2020 normal of 57.1F. This was tied with 1963 for the 2nd
warmest.
The average low temperature was 41.8F which was 3.8F warmer than
the 1991-2020 normal of 38.0F. This was the 4th warmest.
The warmest high temperature was 87F on September 21.
The coldest high temperature was 18F on November 30.
The warmest low temperature was 63F on September 14. The coldest
low temperature was 4F on November 30.
Temperatures averaged above normal on 63 days, below normal on 24
days, and normal on 4 days.
Precipitation - Below Normal
From September 1 through November 30, Rochester International
Airport received 4.34 inches of precipitation. This was 3.49 inches
drier than the 1991-2020 normal of 7.83 inches.
The table below contains the monthly precipitation totals and their
departures from normal for the autumn of 2024.
Autumn 2024 Precipitation
in Rochester, MN
Precipitation Departure
Month Total from Normal
----- ------------- -----------
September 0.77 inches -2.83 inches - 8th Driest
October 1.13 inches -1.30 inches
November 2.44 inches +0.64 inches
Autumn 4.34 inches -3.49 inches - 22nd Driest
The highest daily precipitation total was 0.98 inches on November 18.
Precipitation fell on 25 days (27.5%). Measurable rain fell on 19
days (20.9%) and trace amounts fell on another 6 days (6.6%).
Breakdown by precipitation amounts
None 66 Days (72.5%)
Trace 6 Days ( 6.6%)
0.01-0.09 inches 9 Days ( 9.9%)
0.10-0.24 inches 3 Days ( 3.3%)
0.25-0.49 inches 5 Days ( 5.5%)
0.50-0.99 inches 2 Days ( 2.2%)
Snowfall - Below Normal
From September 1 through November 30, the official snow observer
near Rochester International Airport received 0.2 inches of snow.
This was 5.2 inches below the 1991-2020 normal of 5.4 inches.
The table below contains the monthly snowfall totals and their
departures from normal for the autumn of 2024.
Autumn 2024 Snowfall
in Rochester MN
Snowfall Departure
Month Total from Normal
----- ------------- -----------
September 0.0 inches 0.0 inches
October 0.0 inches -0.9 inches
November 0.2 inches -4.3 inches
Autumn 0.2 inches -5.2 inches
The highest daily snowfall total was 0.2 inches on November 20.
Snow fell 6 days (6.6%). Measurable snow fell on 1 day (1.1%) and
trace amounts fell on another 5 days (5.5%).
Breakdown by snowfall amounts
None 85 Days (93.4%)
Trace 5 Days ( 5.5%)
0.1-0.9 inches 1 Day ( 1.1%)
The greatest snow depth was a trace on November 21.
Sky...
It was clear on 64 days.
It was partly cloudy on 17 days.
It was cloudy on 10 days.
Sea Level Pressure...
Highest was 30.55 inches on October 26.
Lowest was 29.14 inches on November 19.
Winds...
Highest sustained wind was 35 mph on October 31 (northwest),
November 16 (south), and November 19 (west).
Highest wind gust was 52 mph on October 24 from the northwest.
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Boyne