Iowa’s still on track for one of its warmest autumns and among the warmest years on record, according to the state climatologist. The just-ended month of November was exceptionally warm and Harry Hillaker says of the 30 days in the month, 27 of them had above-normal temperatures.
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September and October were also much milder than what’s typical. In addition to being warmer, November was also much drier than normal for most of the Hawkeye State.
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The southern Iowa town of Allerton only reported about a half-inch of rainfall for the month, far below normal.