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This post is way overdue, but I said I would keep track in December and report back, so here it is… Some of you may have read my previous blog post about November being the cloudiest month in the Midwest. (If you need a refresher, click here to read November: Cloudiest Month of the Year and to see some interesting weather maps). I stuck to my word and kept track of the cloud cover throughout December as well to compare the two and find out which month is really the cloudiest (at least in 2017). Here are my results for December:
Days with Clouds: 25 Days with No Clouds: 6 (or very few passing clouds) 80.65% of the month was Cloudy Review of November’s Results: Days with Clouds: 22 Days with No Clouds: 8 (or very few passing clouds) 73.33% of the month was Cloudy In 2017, December was actually cloudier than November but not by much. I think we overlook the fact and think November is dreary because the leaves are falling, plants are dying, and the days are getting shorter. While in December, we have Christmas lights, holiday cheer, and are looking forward to the holidays and being with friends and family. With all these distractions, we don’t focus on the cloudy weather. Also, this December most cloudy days were accompanied by pretty snow, adding to the cheery mood. So, although December was actually cloudier in 2017, November got the bad rap. An interesting note – most of the sunny days in December had below zero temperatures! The clouds help to insulate and keep the temperatures warmer. Do you prefer clouds or colder temps?
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