AUSTIN, Texas — Turning the page to October, the KVUE Weather Team noticed a bit of an unusual weather pattern throughout September.
September 2024 was one of our driest ever. Just under 0.40 of an inch of precipitation was recorded throughout the month, with the majority of that rain falling in the first week.
The Austin metro has not seen a drop of rain since Sept. 5, and this dry pattern is, as of Oct. 1, expected to stick around through the next couple of weeks.
And September 2024 was not only the 11th driest September – it was also the 10th warmest September on record for Austin.
This above-average warmth and below-average precipitation is a bit odd considering that, normally, September is Austin's fourth wettest month, right behind October.
A large reason for this change is likely due to our forecasted shift back to La Niña, which is known to cause a generally drier and warmer weather pattern for the southern half of the U.S. during winter.
While we have a few minor shower chances in the forecast, Austin will need more consistent rainfall over the next few weeks to catch back up to the precipitation average for October, which is 3.88 inches.
Limited rains may also start to affect our drought monitor. As of Sept. 26, "abnormally dry" conditions have become widespread across Interstate 35 and points east.
Here is what the next seven days look like:
