4-27-11 —     A new rainfall record was set in Monticello last month, according to  

the monthly weather summary from J.D. Rogers, local observer for the  

National Weather Service.

    A total of 9.49 inches of rain was recorded during April, according  

to Rogers. That replaces the old record of 9.09 inches, which was  

recorded in April 1998.

    National Weather Service observations have been recorded in  

Monticello since 1936.

    Rogers noted that April was much warmer than normal with the average  

temperature of 58.6 degrees. That is 4.8 degrees above the normal for  

April of 53.8 degrees.

    The minimum temperature for the month was 29 degrees, which was  

recorded on April 1.     

    The maximum temperature for the month was 85 degrees, which was  

recorded on April 9 and 10.

    Rogers also noted that strong thunderstorms on April 4 and April 27  

damaged trees resulting in several power outages.