October 2025 Sees Below-Normal Temperatures, Ongoing Drought in West Virginia Mountains

October 2025 experienced slightly below normal temperatures overall, with a notably warm start followed by cooler conditions and the first freeze occurring on October 24th. Rainfall was limited but timely, with most precipitation occurring on three days, helping to mitigate drought conditions. Halloween 2025 was cold and gloomy, with temperatures in the 40s and occasional drizzle and breezes affecting trick-or-treaters. In North Texas, October saw mostly above-normal temperatures, but a cool down occurred toward the end of the month, with a warming trend expected in early November before temperatures drop again. Traditional weather folklore and natural signs, like the behavior of woolly worms and hornets, have historically been used for winter weather predictions, though their accuracy is uncertain. Local communities continue to engage with weather both practically and culturally, from folklore to Halloween festivities and meteorological forecasts.