Narrative Summary - November 2003

The average temperature for November 2003 was cooler than normal, averaging 37.8ºF, 2.3º below normal
(40.1ºF). The warmest November occurred in 1990 and averaged 46.5ºF, while the coldest, in 1985, averaged
24.8ºF. The period from November 1-7 averaged 12.1º below normal. The following daily temperature records
were established in November: 

                         New        Old
Date   Category         Record     Record         Year
  2    Low Minimum        37         38           1991
  5    Low Minimum        18         20           1973+
 18    High Maximum       68         64           1946
 18    High Minimum       52         47           1954

 +  Also occured in previous years.

Precipitation for November 2003 totaled 0.15 inch, 15% of normal (0.98 inch). The wettest November on
record, in 1996, received 2.67 inches; and the driest (1976) received only a trace. A trace of snow was
received in November 2003 (normal for November is 2.3 inches; the greatest November total was 18.3 inches
in 1985). Total 2003 precipitation (through November) is 6.18 inches, 105% of normal (5.87 inches).

The average wind speed for November 2003 was 9.9 miles per hour (mph), 3.4 mph above normal (6.5 mph).
The windiest November on record averaged 10.0 mph (1990), while the November with the lightest winds
(1956) averaged 2.9 mph. The peak gust for the month was 54 mph on November 18. The record wind gust
for November was 67 mph in 1993.

The 2003 autumn season (September, October and November) averaged 54.8ºF, 1.8º above normal (53.0ºF).
The warmest autumn (1990) averaged 57.1ºF, while the coolest (1985) averaged 44.5ºF. Precipitation for
autumn 2003 totaled 0.46 inch, 26% of normal (1.80 inches). The wettest autumn (1973) received 4.79
inches, while the driest (1976) received only 0.04 inch.

The monthly climatological data summaries, as well as other information, are available
on the Internet. Address: http://etd.pnl.gov:2080/HMS/. Hanford Site personnel can
access the HMS Intranet site at: http://hms.rl.gov/

For additional information contact:
Ken Burk373-3215
Dana Hoitink372-6414

Note: The information in this summary pertains specifically to
the Hanford Meteorology Station (HMS), which is located
approximately 25 miles northwest of Richland, Washington. No
attempt should be made to infer meteorological conditions at other
locations from these data.