NCDC: Climate of 2002: December, National Overview

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Climate of 2002 - December
National Overview

National Climatic Data Center, 14 January 2003

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National Highlights:

December

Near-average warmth, nationally
4 states - much above average temperature
9th wettest December on record, nationally
Driest Dec. on record for Iowa

Oct-Dec

Near average temperature, nationally
11th wettest Oct.-Dec., nationally
9 eastern states much wetter than average

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U.S. Monthly and Seasonal Analysis:

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