The dry fall weather farmers were looking for finally came in November — much later than they’d hoped. Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan tracked the numbers.

The below-normal November came on the heels of the seventh wettest October on record that was about two-inches above normal for precipitation — and the third wettest September — which saw statewide average rainfall about four-and-a-half inches above normal.

It was the coolest November since 2014 with the temperature six degrees below normal. With Christmas now about three weeks away Glisan says it has an early indication of the day will be white or not

Most climatologists agree on the development of a weak El Nino in the Pacific Ocean, which can lead to a milder than normal winter in the northern plains.