Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Midwest Region for September–November 2025. Dated December 2025.
The Midwest had its 6th warmest fall on record, with average temperatures across the region ranging from near to slightly above normal in the east and up to 4°F above normal in the west. Fall precipitation for the Midwest totaled 6.65 inches, which was 2.41 inches below normal, or 73 percent of normal.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Great Lakes Region for June–August 2025. Dated September 2025.
Summer air temperature was up to 2°C (4°F) warmer than normal. Record warm June-July low temperatures were measured in 12 U.S. counties surrounding the Great Lakes. Summer precipitation ranged from 25% of normal to 200% of normal.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Midwest Region for June–August 2025. Dated September 2025.
Average summer temperatures were 1.1°F above normal for the Midwest. More noteworthy were the record and near-record warm minimum temperatures, particularly in June and July. Drought and dryness affected the northern half of the region to start summer. Above-normal rainfall improved conditions region-wide by mid-summer, but dryness and drought rapidly expanded across the lower Midwest during the last half of summer.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Great Lakes Region for March–May 2025. Dated June 2025.
Spring temperatures ranged from 2°F (1°C) below normal to 4°F (2°C) above normal. Spring precipitation for the basin was 116% of average, with all basins having near or above-average precipitation.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Midwest Region for March–May 2025. Dated June 2025.
Spring temperatures were above normal across the entire region, with the greatest departures from normal across Minnesota. Overall, the Midwest tied for the 13th warmest spring on record. Spring precipitation was near normal for the region, with notable wetness across the far southern Midwest and northern Michigan. Kentucky had its 4th wettest spring since 1895.
This report summarizes the ideas and thoughtful participation of speakers and attendees of the 2024 Midwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) Partners Meeting, held in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 20-22, 2024.