From Chicago to Kansas City: Cities Bracing for Dramatic Temperature Shifts This Weekend
https://climate-crisis-247-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/07234422/301568-150x150.jpegWhile bitterly cold air brought freezing temperatures and snowfall to a large portion of the U.S. this week, a warm weather system is forecast to cause massive swings in temperature over the weekend.
More than two dozen major cities will see temperatures rise more than 10°F on average from the last several days. In some Midwestern cities, temperatures could rise by more than 20°F. A look at data from NOAA’s National Digital Forecast Database reveals which cities will experience the greatest temperature swings this weekend.
Whence the next pandemic? Cities Where the Next Pandemic Is Most Likely to Break Out
New border crisis? Climate Change Pushing Vampire Bats North Into Texas
To determine the cities that will face huge temperature swings this weekend, Climate Crisis 247 reviewed data on temperature forecasts from NOAA’s National Digital Forecast Database. Cities with at least 100,000 residents were ranked based on the difference in average temperature for December 4-6, 2024 to the average forecast temperature for December 7-9, 2024. Average temperature is the average of the daily maximum temperature and overnight minimum temperature. Population data is from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey and are for 2022.
25. Lee's Summit, MO
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 48.0°F (+11.9°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 36.0°F
- Total population: 101,728
24. Kansas City, KS
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 48.3°F (+12.1°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 36.2°F
- Total population: 155,438
23. Independence, MO
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 48.1°F (+12.3°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 35.8°F
- Total population: 122,218
22. Green Bay, WI
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 37.4°F (+12.9°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 24.6°F
- Total population: 106,846
21. Springfield, IL
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 43.3°F (+13.0°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 30.2°F
- Total population: 114,214
20. Columbia, MO
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 46.5°F (+13.3°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 33.2°F
- Total population: 126,172
19. Lincoln, NE
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 47.5°F (+14.2°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 33.3°F
- Total population: 290,531
18. Milwaukee, WI
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 40.6°F (+14.9°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 25.6°F
- Total population: 573,299
17. St. Paul, MN
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 37.0°F (+15.3°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 21.7°F
- Total population: 308,806
16. Minneapolis, MN
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 37.1°F (+15.4°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 21.6°F
- Total population: 426,877
15. Madison, WI
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 40.3°F (+15.6°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 24.7°F
- Total population: 268,516
14. Peoria, IL
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 43.3°F (+16.3°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 27.0°F
- Total population: 113,054
13. Aurora, IL
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 41.4°F (+16.3°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 25.0°F
- Total population: 181,405
12. Cedar Rapids, IA
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 43.1°F (+16.3°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 26.7°F
- Total population: 136,929
11. Joliet, IL
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 41.9°F (+16.4°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 25.4°F
- Total population: 150,221
10. Davenport, IA
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 43.1°F (+16.5°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 26.7°F
- Total population: 101,448
9. Naperville, IL
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 41.6°F (+16.6°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 25.0°F
- Total population: 149,089
8. Sioux Falls, SD
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 37.9°F (+16.7°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 21.2°F
- Total population: 193,401
7. Elgin, IL
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 40.6°F (+16.9°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 23.7°F
- Total population: 114,190
6. Chicago, IL
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 42.9°F (+17.0°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 25.9°F
- Total population: 2,721,914
5. Omaha, NE
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 46.0°F (+17.1°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 28.9°F
- Total population: 489,201
4. Rockford, IL
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 40.9°F (+17.1°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 23.9°F
- Total population: 148,173
3. Des Moines, IA
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 45.0°F (+17.1°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 27.9°F
- Total population: 213,164
2. Rochester, MN
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 38.8°F (+18.2°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 20.6°F
- Total population: 120,848
1. Fargo, ND
- Average forecast temperature, December 7-9: 32.2°F (+21.8°F current average)
- Average temperature, December 4-6: 10.4°F
- Total population: 127,319
Sponsor
Find a Vetted Financial Advisor
- Finding a fiduciary financial advisor doesn't have to be hard. SmartAsset's free tool matches you with up to 3 financial advisors that serve your area in 5 minutes.
- Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is held to a fiduciary standard to act in your best interests. Get on the path toward achieving your financial goals!