So far this month, October has seen high temperatures mostly in the 60s. Breaking down the high temperatures, Tulsa has had one day with highs in the 80s, five days with highs in the 70s, ten days with highs in the 60s, and six days with highs in the 50s for the month so far. Compare that with high temperatures for 2008 and 2007 and you will notice a big difference. In 2008 Tulsa experienced eight days with high temperatures in the 80s, sixteen days with highs in the 70s, five days with highs in the 60s, and two days with highs in the 50s. In 2007 Tulsa endured one day with high temperatures in the 90s, twelve days with highs in the 80s, ten days with highs in the 70s, seven days with highs in the 60s, and one day with highs in the 50s.
The amount of rainfall that was received during each October plays a role in the temperatures of the month for each year. This October we have received an above normal amount of rain. In 2008, Tulsa only acquired 2.75" of rainfall in October. And in 2007 Tulsa received 3.04" of rain for the month of October.
What do you think the high temperatures will be for the rest of the month? Do you think high temperatures will remain in the 60s, or do you think we could still see some 70 degree days?
September is not the only month this year to experience higher than normal rainfall. February, March, April, May, and August all had rainfall totals above average. For the year so far, Tulsa has received 37.52" of rain which is 6" above normal!
The average amount of rainfall that Tulsa receives in a year is 42.42". If we have already received 37.52" of rain for 2009, do you think we receive more than the yearly average by the end of December? How much excess rainfall do you think we will receive? Only time will tell!
In June we had five days in a row with temperatures at or above 100 degrees which tied a record. In July we had six days with temperatures at or above 100 degrees. Out of the six days, three of those days had a high temperature of 102 degrees. We only had 3 days where temperatures were at or above 100 degrees in August. Out of the three days, only one day was 102 degrees.
Thank you to everyone who participated. Stay tuned for winter predictions!