Narrative Summary - October 1995
October 1996 was only slightly cooler than normal, averaging 52.2ºF, 0.7º
below normal (52.9ºF). The warmest October averaged 59.6ºF (1988), while,
the coolest, averaged 47.9ºF (1984). The following daily temperature
records were established during the month:
| New | Old | |||||||||
| Date | Category | Record | Record | Year | ||||||
| 10 | High Minimum | 54 | 54 | 1994 | Tie | |||||
| 16 | High Minimum | 56 | 54 | 1988 |
Pecipitation for October 1995 totaled 0.87 in., 229% of normal (0.38 in.).
The wettest October, in 1957, received 2.72 in., while the driest, in 1987 and
earlier years, received only a trace.
Total precipitation since January 1, 1995 is 8.95 inches, 207% of normal
(4.32 inches). This has been the second wettest first 10 months of the
year on record. The wettest was in 1950 with 9.93 inches.
For additional information contact:
| Ken Burk | 373-3215 | |
| Dana Hoitink | 372-6414 |
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.