Narrative Summary - October 2007

October 2007 was cooler than normal, averaging 51.1ºF, 1.9º 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 2007.




Precipitation for October 2007 totaled 0.21 inch, 43% 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 2007 (through October) is 3.82 inches, 78% of normal (4.89 inches).  



The average wind speed for October 2007 was 7.8 miles per hour (mph), which was 1.3 mph above 

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 2007 was 50 mph on October 2.  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


HMS Staff373-2716




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.