October Weather: Warm, Dry Conditions and Drought Impact in Texas

October Weather Overview

• 🌡️ The current October is significantly warmer and drier than normal, with an average temperature of 78.7°F, which is 7.8°F above average.
• 📈 This marks it as the fifth warmest October on record to date, with highs and lows above normal on nearly every day.
• 🔥 The region has experienced seven days with 90°F temperatures, nearly double the typical average of three to four days for October.

Rainfall Deficit

• 💧 No measurable rainfall has been recorded in DFW so far this October, putting the area about 1.5 inches drier than normal.
• 📅 Historically, only two other months on record (1975 and 1924) have seen no measurable rainfall at DFW by this point.
• 🎃 Last year, DFW was also close to being dry, with rain only arriving on Halloween morning.

Drought Conditions Update

• ⚠️ The worst drought conditions are concentrated in central and far west Texas.
• 📍 Closer to North Texas, there are a few pockets experiencing moderate drought.
• 🔄 The drought monitor is updated weekly, with changes expected soon that will be reported.