April showers? Here's the forecast for next month

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We're working our way through a dry start to spring and a dry start to 2025. The latest outlook from the Climate Prediction Center does not seem to spell much relief.April is typically one of our driest months of the year, but this year it looks to be even drier.

The April forecast released last Thursday suggests a continuation of the warmer and drier pattern that has settled in for much of March (so far).April Temperature Forecast (CPC)April rainfall forecast (CPC)Drought to worsenCentral Texas has already seen recent worsening of our drought. Parts of the area are in the worst 'Exceptional' (level 4 out of 4) drought.



Exceptional drought in parts of Central TexasThe expected "drier-than-normal" April on the way will only make that worse. The seasonal drought forecast, also updated last Thursday, points to worsening drought or drought persisting, with little opportunity for improvement.Seasonal drought forecast (CPC)What’s normal for April in Austin?Average High: 80.

3oApril 1 Average High: 78oApril 30 Average High: 83oAverage Low: 58.9oApril 1 Average Low: 56oApril 30 Average Low: 62oAverage Rain: 2.42′′ (3rd driest month on average)Average Snow: 0′′.