Weekly Climate Summary: 10/29/23-11/4/23
Climate in the News:
As we head into the later part of meteorological fall, cold temperatures are more likely to impact our state. Last week’s freezing temperatures called for some preparation to ensure people and property were protected. The Texas General Land Office posted a helpful graphic on Twitter (displayed below) reminding Texans of the vital things to keep in mind when taking action as temperatures dip.
Weather Synopsis:
A cold front pushed through the state on Sunday (Oct. 29) bringing unseasonably cold temperatures that lingered throughout the week. This front was also responsible for bringing rain to many areas as it pushed south. Below is a surface analysis depicting the frontal boundary at 3:00 pm October 29th.
Source: Storm Prediction Center
Temperature:
Last week was much cooler than the week preceding it. Most of the temperature averages across the state were between 40 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The warmest portions had temperatures above 65 degrees with the highest average recorded at 66.6 degrees in Cameron County. The coldest area of the state had averages near 40 degrees with the coolest weekly average recorded at 40.4 degrees in Hart County. Overall, temperatures were much cooler than normal across Texas with some anomalies reaching 10 degrees below normal.
Precipitation:
The majority of the state (excluding the Panhandle and Far West Texas) saw rainfall this past week. Rain accumulations were moderate with many areas seeing above half an inch in total. The highest accumulation for the week was recorded at 5.30” in Dallas County.
Records/Extremes:
- October 29 - Lampasas and Brewster Counties - 2 stations had record low daily temperature averages.
- October 30 - Statewide - 42 stations had record low temperature averages.
- October 31 - Statewide - 14 stations had record low temperature averages.
- November 1 - Statewide - 5 stations had record low temperature averages.
- November 2 - Harrison County - A station in Jonesville had a record low temperature average.
