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2005 Precip Percentiles

Contrasts of 2005

07 Jan 2006 01:37 PM
The featured image, courtesy of Richard Tinker, shows 2005 rainfall percentiles by climate district. You may want to click on the image to get a better view. The amazing juxtaposition of the fourth driest year in Eastcentral Iowa and the 18th wettest year in Northcentral Iowa make 2005 an extraordinary year.

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2005 monthly rainfall estimates

Goodbye 2005

30 Dec 2005 07:14 AM
2005 will be remembered as a very dry year for folks in Southeastern Iowa. The featured image shows monthly rainfall estimates for 2005 (click on image for a legible view). The months of April, May, and June were really dry in that area while the northern tier of counties got large amounts of rainfall. A toast to 2006 hoping for equitable rainfall for all!

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