For some entities, 1 July started a new fiscal year. So it seems appropriate to average up temperatures over this recently ended year and see how 2023-2024 compares. For Waterloo, the most recently ended stretch between 1 July and 30 June was the warmest on record! For most sites over north-central Iowa, this past year was at least top five and often at least second warmest behind 2011-2012. The warm winter season and recent El Nino both contributed toward the record warmth. July has actually gotten off to a rather chilly start with highs not even reaching 70 degrees for some parts of the state for the first day of the month. Of course, the fiscal year widely varies by entity, so you are certainly welcome to generate this chart for your desired 365 day period of choice!

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