Narrative Summary - October 2005

The average temperature for October 2005 was above normal, averaging 54.4ºF, 1.4º above normal (53.0ºF).
The warmest October (1988) averaged 59.6ºF; while the coolest (1984) averaged 47.9ºF. No daily temperature
records were established in October 2005.




Precipitation for October 2005 totaled 0.29 inch, 59% of normal (0.49 inch).  The wettest October (1957) 

received 2.72 inches; and the driest (1987 and earlier years) received only a trace.  Total precipitation for 2005 

(through October) is 3.49 inches, 71% of normal (4.89 inches).



The average wind speed for October 2005 was 6.0 miles per hour (mph), which was 0.5 mph below normal (6.5mph). 

The windiest October on record (1946) averaged 9.1 mph, while the October with the lightest winds 

(1952) averaged 4.4 mph. The peak gust for October 2005 was 41 mph on October 15.  The record wind gust 

for October was 72 mph in 1997.



The monthly climatological data summaries, as well as other information, are available on the Internet.  

Address:  http://hms.pnl.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.