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Precipitation patterns have also fluctuated, with Dec. 5, 2011 recording the highest precipitation in the past 15 years at 59 mm, all of which came from rainfall. Interestingly, six years out of the last 15 years had no measurable precipitation on this date.
Wind speeds have varied as well, with the strongest gust on Dec. 5 reaching 49 mph (2017) and the highest sustained wind speed recorded at 18 mph (2024).
These historical trends suggest that the weather on Dec. 5 in Petersburg has been quite unpredictable over the years.
Historical Dec. 5 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 | 30°F | 23°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 26 mph | 12 mph |
| 2011 | 50°F | 38°F | 59 mm | 59 mm | 0 mm | 33 mph | 10 mph |
| 2012 | 49°F | 36°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 16 mph | 7 mph |
| 2013 | 63°F | 31°F | 12.2 mm | 12.2 mm | 0 mm | 32 mph | 13 mph |
| 2014 | 46°F | 35°F | 19.5 mm | 19.5 mm | 0 mm | 15 mph | 5 mph |
| 2015 | 45°F | 29°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 10 mph | 5 mph |
| 2016 | 44°F | 36°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 21 mph | 10 mph |
| 2017 | 58°F | 32°F | 10.1 mm | 10.1 mm | 0 mm | 49 mph | 16 mph |
| 2018 | 34°F | 27°F | 1.7 mm | 0 mm | 11.9 mm | 24 mph | 10 mph |
| 2019 | 49°F | 29°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 15 mph | 7 mph |
| 2020 | 43°F | 30°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 15 mph | 7 mph |
| 2021 | 61°F | 33°F | 1.2 mm | 1.2 mm | 0 mm | 35 mph | 15 mph |
| 2022 | 45°F | 29°F | 0.2 mm | 0.2 mm | 0 mm | 14 mph | 7 mph |
| 2023 | 47°F | 31°F | 2.4 mm | 2.4 mm | 0 mm | 19 mph | 8 mph |
| 2024 | 40°F | 17°F | 1 mm | 0.2 mm | 5.6 mm | 41 mph | 18 mph |
