Changes in Normals: 1981-2010 versus 1971-2000
When comparing the 1981-2010 Normals to the 1971-2000 Normals computed using the same methodology, both maximum temperatures and minimum temperatures are about 0.5F warmer on average in the new normals. The averaged annual statewide changes in maximum and minimum temperatures are shown in Figures 1 and 2, respectively.
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