Narrative Summary - October 2006

October 2006 was slightly cooler than normal, averaging 52.4ºF, 0.6º below normal (53.0ºF). The
warmest October (1988) averaged 59.6ºF, while the coolest (1984) averaged 47.9ºF. No
temperature records were established during October 2006.




Precipitation for October 2006 totaled 0.76 inch, 155% of normal (0.49 inch).  The wettest October  

(1957) received 2.72 inches, while the driest (1987 and earlier years) received only a trace.  Total 

precipitation for 2006 (through October) is 6.00 inches, 123% of normal (4.89 inches).  



The average wind speed for October 2006 was 6.2 miles per hour (mph), which was 0.3 mph below 

normal (6.5 mph).  The windiest October (1946) averaged 9.1 mph, while the October with the 

lightest winds (1952) averaged 4.4 mph. The peak gust for October 2006 was 40 mph on October 

29.  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.