Temperatures yesterday warmed 37 degrees for Ames after a chilly start in the low teens. Having this large of a daily warm up is somewhat rare for this time of year as shown by the featured chart. The chart presents the frequency of 20+, 30+, and 35+ degree differences between the daily low and high temperature. The spring and fall seasons show up clearly in this chart along with a general annual signal of the 20 degree line. The dip in frequencies for the largest differences in the summer is due to shorter nighttime periods (less time to cool off) and abundance of water vapor to help moderate any temperature moves.

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