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Austin Sizzles Through a Scorching 2024—The Hottest Year on Record!

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News Summary

Austin has recorded 2024 as its hottest year ever, with average temperatures reaching 72.7°F, surpassing the previous record by 2.7°F. The year also saw extreme drought conditions, with only 28.25 inches of rainfall compared to the typical average. Despite January providing some relief, the rest of the year was marked by intense heat and water shortages. October experienced particularly high temperatures, and drought affected large areas of the city, marking it as a year of significant weather patterns that could reflect a broader trend for the future.

Austin Sizzles Through a Scorching 2024—The Hottest Year on Record!

Well, folks, it seems that Austin is really turning up the heat, and not just in the culinary scene! 2024 has officially been recorded as the warmest year ever in our beloved city, surpassing the previous record temperatures by a jaw-dropping 2.7°! With a mean temperature hitting 72.7°, that’s at least 0.5° higher than last year.

Weather Patterns in Review

Looking back at the year, it’s clear that the heat was on! Out of the twelve months, only January gave us a bit of a breather, coming in at a chilly 47.7°, which is 4.5° below what we typically expect. The last quarter of the year was particularly intense, with October showcasing a blistering 6.5° higher than normal. November wasn’t too far behind, at 5.0° above average, while December rounded out the year with a toasty 6.0° warmer setting.

Can you believe it? There were a whopping 32 days where temperatures soared to triple digits, hitting a record high of 109° on August 21. And just when we thought the heat was over, October 13 reminded us that it wasn’t quite done yet with a late-season dusting of 101° temperatures.

Drought Woes for the Capital City

But it’s not just the heat—we’re also grappling with water shortages. Over the entire year, Austin only saw 28.25 inches of rain, which is a staggering 8 inches below the typical average. The year started off with a promising splash, as January saw 6.07 inches of rain, well ahead of the normal level by 3.43 inches. Sadly, most of the following months were about as dry as a desert.

From August right through December, we experienced five straight months of below-normal rainfall. Even during the usually rainy fall season, when we would expect a bit of relief, we faced a shocking 7.64 inches deficit. Drought conditions started showing their face, starting from moderate to severe categories, and by the end of the year, some regions marked as extreme drought stretched from Manor all the way to downtown Austin and southwest toward Blanco, affecting huge swaths of Hays County.

The Bigger Picture

In fact, the trend of escalating temperatures is not a new phenomenon. The top five warmest years on record for Austin have all occurred since 2011. This suggests that not only are we dealing with a hot 2024, but it’s part of a broader trend that could keep us feeling the heat in the years to come.

So, what does this all mean for residents? Well, hasty plans for a summer BBQ might need to include some mindful measures for hydration and heat safety, alongside conserving water due to the drought conditions. If there’s any silver lining, our city is resilient and always finds a way to thrive, even under such scorching circumstances.

Let’s hope that as we move into the next year, we see a shift not just in the temperature, but also in the rainfall figures. Happy New Year, Austin—stay cool out there!

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