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Consecutive Dry Day Streak at Lubbock Airport Comes to an End at a Record Setting 98 Days


The longest streak without measurable precipitation at the Lubbock Airport since records began in 1911 has ended at 98 days.

0.03 inches of rain fell at the airport on the morning of February 3, 2006. To read the Public Information Statement that elaborates on this record click HERE.

Below is a list of the five longest periods without measurable precipitation at the Lubbock airport:

Rank
Total Days
Begin Date
End Date
1st
98
October 28, 2005

February 2, 2006

2nd
88
October 8, 1921
January 3, 1922
3rd
79
February 12, 1972
April 27, 1972
4th
76
November 8, 1955
January 22, 1956
5th
75
October 3, 1995
December 16, 1995

For a more complete list of dry streaks at the Lubbock airport click HERE.