SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio is experiencing its wettest year since 2021, with rainfall totals exceeding those of the previous three years combined. As of September 1, the city has recorded over 20 inches of rain, a meaningful increase from the exceptionally dry conditions of 2022, which saw only 11.5 inches throughout the entire year.
The surge in precipitation offers a critical reprieve for a region long gripped by drought, replenishing vital reservoirs and easing concerns over water resources. The increased rainfall benefits residents through greener landscapes and cooler temperatures, while also impacting local agriculture and ecosystems. Forecasters indicate the potential for continued rainfall through the fall months, suggesting San Antonio coudl further improve its annual precipitation ranking. The last time the city surpassed current rainfall levels was in 2021, when 34.61 inches were recorded by year’s end.
This year’s substantial rainfall is attributed to a consistent pattern of slow-moving storms, tropical moisture, and stalled weather fronts delivering repeated heavy downpours from spring thunderstorms through late summer. While 2025’s totals haven’t broken all-time records, the shift marks a welcome change from the prolonged dry spell that characterized recent years.
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