It’s about time.
The weather in San Antonio is finally maintaining a temperature below the triple digits. Hey, the low 90° is something we can celebrate.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released its newest seasonal climate outlook — here’s what the next three months may look like in the Alamo City.
San Antonio and Central Texas is predicted to see above normal temperatures during the fall.
Graphic via NOAA
Probability for a warmer, wetter fall
The NOAA forecasts slightly higher chances — between 33% and 40% — of warmer temperatures this October, November, and December.
During that time frame, the researchers also predict higher precipitation than average.
The much-needed rain may help combat the drought still plaguing Central Texas. As of most recent data, most of Bexar County was under Stage 2 water restrictions . NOAA predicts the drought will remain, but improve , by the end of December.
As a refresher, here’s what fall months typically look like in San Antonio:
- October:
- Average high temperatures: 87º-78º
- Average rainfall: 2.7 inches
- November:
- Average high temperatures: 77º-69º
- Average rainfall: 2.5 inches
- December:
- Average high temperatures: 69ª-63º
- Average rainfall: 1.6 inches
San Antonio could see above normal rain chances. A win is a win.
Graphic via NOAA
An early look at winter
Although it is subject to change, NOAA also released predictions for the winter months . Researchers forecast mostly average temperatures through February, with higher-than-average precipitation.
Recovering from the hottest summer in history
This summer was the hottest on record
in San Antonio, with:
- An average temperature of 88.7º at the San Antonio International Airport
- August was San Antonio’s hottest month on record.
We hope we’re not jinxing it, but it looks like we may be done with the 100º days until 2024.