Central Texas is an area known for its unique climate and varied weather patterns. In the spring, the region experiences a shift in temperature and rainfall that can dramatically impact the environment and those who reside here. The Central Texas spring of 2022 was a time of mild temperatures and average rainfall, while the Central Texas spring of 2023 promises to be a stark contrast with high levels of precipitation and potentially severe weather events.
In the spring of 2022, Central Texas experienced mild temperatures and average rainfall. The low temperature was around 55°F, and the high temperature was around 80°F. Precipitation levels were around 2.5 inches, which is relatively standard for this time of year. Such mild temperatures and average rainfall prompted gardeners to start planting in late February.
However, the Central Texas spring of 2023 has been a little different; in the early parts of the spring the region experienced higher levels of precipitation, potentially severe weather events, and oddly warm temperatures earlier in the year. In the early months of the year, satellites detected unusually cooler water temperatures off the coast of South America that can lead to heavy rainfall in the Southern United States. This process is known as La Niña and can lead to colder temperatures and more precipitation.
