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Precipitation patterns have also remained nearly unchanged, with Aug. 17, 2016 recording the highest precipitation in the past 15 years at 12 mm, all of which came from rainfall. Interestingly, four years out of the last 15 years had no measurable precipitation on this date.
Wind speeds have varied, with the strongest gust on Aug. 17 reaching 40 mph (2017) and the highest sustained wind speed recorded at 16 mph (2023).
These historical trends suggest that the weather on Aug. 17 in Petersburg has been somewhat predictable over the years.
Historical Aug. 17 Weather in Petersburg (Last 15 Years)
| Year | High Temp (°F) | Low Temp (°F) | Precipitation (mm) | Rain (mm) | Snowfall (mm) | Strongest Wind Gust (mph) | Max Wind Speed (mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87°F | 67°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 15 mph | 9 mph |
| 2011 | 87°F | 63°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 12 mph | 4 mph |
| 2012 | 81°F | 68°F | 1.6 mm | 1.6 mm | 0 mm | 19 mph | 8 mph |
| 2013 | 84°F | 62°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 17 mph | 7 mph |
| 2014 | 80°F | 67°F | 3.9 mm | 3.9 mm | 0 mm | 15 mph | 6 mph |
| 2015 | 80°F | 70°F | 0.3 mm | 0.3 mm | 0 mm | 15 mph | 5 mph |
| 2016 | 81°F | 71°F | 12 mm | 12 mm | 0 mm | 16 mph | 4 mph |
| 2017 | 86°F | 73°F | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm | 0 mm | 40 mph | 15 mph |
| 2018 | 83°F | 70°F | 11.2 mm | 11.2 mm | 0 mm | 28 mph | 10 mph |
| 2019 | 87°F | 69°F | 0.2 mm | 0.2 mm | 0 mm | 18 mph | 6 mph |
| 2020 | 85°F | 63°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 23 mph | 7 mph |
| 2021 | 84°F | 67°F | 3.9 mm | 3.9 mm | 0 mm | 13 mph | 5 mph |
| 2022 | 81°F | 63°F | 0.6 mm | 0.6 mm | 0 mm | 20 mph | 8 mph |
| 2023 | 83°F | 62°F | 1.3 mm | 1.3 mm | 0 mm | 37 mph | 16 mph |
| 2024 | 86°F | 69°F | 4.8 mm | 4.8 mm | 0 mm | 28 mph | 12 mph |
