2023: A Relatively Dry + Warm Year

Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2023 @ 12:43 pmSunday, December 31, 2023 @ 12:43 pm by Elan

The last day of 2023 will quite nice, with high temperatures in the mid 50s.

This handy dandy graphic from NWS Nashville shows the expected temperatures and wind chills tonight. If going out, make sure to bundle up.

Movie gif. Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay in the Great Gatsby dons a tux and slick hair. He smiles and tips his head forward as he lifts a glass of wine, fireworks erupting in the background.

Majority of next week looks dry, maybe some light rain Wednesday but those chances look iffy.

If you feel like this year has been warmer and drier than normal, you’d be correct.

Nashville is going to finish 2023 with 39.06" of rainfall, which is 11.45" below normal. It's the first time since 2007 that we failed to reach 40". Since August 1, we have measured just 10.89" — the driest August-to-December period since 1980.
— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) December 31, 2023

2023 was our driest year in a while, 11.45″ below our normal rainfall.

Also, 2023 is going to end up the warmest year in Nashville's history, with reliable records going back to 1875. pic.twitter.com/lcy8UJAj8w
— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) December 31, 2023

Nashville also had its’ warmest year on record.

Here’s to a safe and healthy 2024.

As we near the end of the year, we are determined to continue our mission to meet community needs through volunteerism. Join us in our relief efforts for the end of the year and be part of a movement that is helping our community.

Sign up here: https://t.co/xVjW3CDMyy pic.twitter.com/Kb51QuosKT
— Hands On Nashville (@HONashville) December 27, 2023

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