Seward, AK weather in October
In October, Seward sees highs around 46°F and lows around 35°F: chilly, with rain on most days. There are about 17 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.7 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 8.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.7 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 56% | 50% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:03 am / 7:31 pm | 9:18 am / 6:04 pm |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow17 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in12 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 8.7 in; a dry October brings about 6.0 in and a wet one about 10.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 6 days bring half an inch or more, and about 3 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202015: average high 50°F
- Coolest October1996: average high 40°F
- Wettest October2002: 22.2 in
- Driest October2016: 2.3 in
- Highest reading62°F (October 13, 2016)
- Lowest reading15°F (October 25, 2008)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 46°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 35°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 10.1 h | 7.5 h |
Highs change by -10°F from September and -10°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Drier: Anchorage, AK79 mi · high 42°F · 12 wet days
How Seward ranks in October
- Normal high375th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days371st driest of 378
What to pack for Seward in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 17 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 7; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 28. All frost dates for Seward.
Heating and cooling
October has 769 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Seward in October?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 15°F (October 25, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Seward in October?
About 17 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 8.7 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2002 (22.2 in); the driest was in 2016 (2.3 in).
Does it snow in Seward in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 1.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is October a good time to visit Seward?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Seward (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Seward Airport (USW00026438), 1.9 mi NNE of the city center, 22 ft (67 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Seward 19N (USC00508377), 18 mi N of the city center, 518 ft (429 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).