The advance of the latest climatological report from MeteoGalicia indicates that October was an anomalous period in Galicia, marked by a higher frequency of high-pressure systems and scarce arrival of Atlantic fronts. This resulted in temperatures remaining above normal values and accumulated rainfall being significantly lower than expected.
The average temperature was above usual, especially maximums, due to the prevalence of anticyclonic conditions bringing warm air from the south. Highs recorded between the 9th and 15th of the month were notable. Specifically, the average temperature in Galicia was 15.5 degrees Celsius, which is 1 degree higher than the normal value, according to data from eleven representative meteorological stations. The highest maximum temperatures were recorded in the riverbanks of the Ourense Miño, and the lowest minimum values were in the regions of A Limia and Verín, in the Macizo Central and the Serra Calva.
Regarding rainfall, October only had three days with generalized rain due to the arrival of cold fronts. The rest of the days were dry or experienced isolated stormy showers inland, mainly affecting the north of Lugo and A Coruña. The average accumulated rainfall was 34 liters per square meter, 79% lower than usual data, according to records from 16 representative meteorological stations. This figure classifies the month as very dry, with the need to go back to the year 2007 to find a drier October.
The highest rainfall accumulations were recorded in the mountain ranges of A Faladoira and O Xistral, and in the Ría de Foz, with values ranging from 90 to 150 liters/m². Conversely, the lowest, between 10 and 15 liters/m², were located in the depressions of Ourense and A Limia, in the Allariz area, in the O Larouco mountain range, and in the Támega river valley.
