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Texas's Coldest Aprils: A Chilling History

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Texass coldest Aprils, dating back to 1895, have been ranked by statewide average temperature, revealing a range of highs, lows, and rainfall totals. The chilliest April was in 1997, with a temperature of 59.7°F. Ties for the tenth coldest occurred in 1980, 1959, and 1952, all averaging 62.5°F. These months saw highs around 75-77°F, lows near 50°F, and precipitation ranging from 1.4 to 3.35 inches. Drier conditions were experienced in 1987, with a temperature of 62.2°F and just 0.9 inches of rain. The top three coldest Aprils were in 1973 (60.1°F), 1931 (60.3°F), and 1926 (60.4°F), with highs in the low 70s, lows in the mid-40s, and rainfall scattered from 1.76 to 4.91 inches. These records highlight the unpredictable nature of Texas springs, reminding us to be prepared for cooler weather.

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Texas's Coldest Aprils: A Chilling History

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Texas weather history dropped some ice cold facts on the coldest Aprils since 1895. Data from the National Centers for Environmental Information ranks them by statewide average temperature, pulling in highs, lows, and rainfall totals. The chilliest hit, 59.7 degrees Fahrenheit back in April 1997. Ties clogged the number 10 spot with three Aprils at 62.5 degrees, 1980, 1959, and 1952. They saw highs around 75 to 77 degrees, lows near 50, and precip from 1.4 to 3.35 inches. Dropping lower, 1987 clocked 62.2 degrees with super dry conditions at just 0.9 inches of rain. Number 8 in 2007 averaged 61.7 while older ones like 1949 and 1928 hovered at 61.5 and 61.4. The top three pack a punch, 1973 at 60.1,

1931 at 60.3 and 1926 at 60.4. High state in the low 70s, lows mid 40s to 40s with rain scattering from 1.76 up to 4.91 inches. These records remind us Texas Springs can surprise with sweater weather, no matter the era, keeping folks layered up and watching the skies.

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