Statistic recorded at the Southwest Research and Extension Center east of Hope show that Hope was cooler and drier than normal in October.
Rainfall for October was 1.94 inches. That compares to normal rainfall of 5.28 inches meaning October rainfall was down 3.34 inches from normal. Year to date rainfall is 57.72 inches compared to normal rainfall at the end of October of 43.98 inches meaning Hope is still up 13,74 inches of rain for the year.
The average air temperature for Hope in October was 59.43 degrees compared to an average of 63.01 degrees. That means October’s average temperature was 3.57 degrees cooler than the normal average.
The high temperature in Hope for October was 89 recorded on October 3rd. The coldest temperature was 39 degrees recorded on October 31st.