Waterbury, CT weather in October
October in Waterbury: cool, with frequent rain. Highs 63°F, lows 41°F, about 10 wet days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:49 am / 6:34 pm | 7:22 am / 5:48 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am46°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (32 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 5.7 in; a dry October brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 7.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 71°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 58°F
- Wettest October2005: 20.1 in
- Driest October1992: 0.6 in
- Highest reading89°F (October 7, 2007)
- Lowest reading16°F (October 31, 2020)
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 | 75°F | 63°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 41°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 12 | 3 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.1 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -11°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Dover, DE211 mi · high 69°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Rutland, VT142 mi · high 58°F · 13 wet days
How Waterbury ranks in October
- Normal high279th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days292nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days157th most of 340
What to pack for Waterbury in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 16; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 4. All frost dates for Waterbury.
Heating and cooling
October has 407 heating degree days and 6 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Waterbury in October?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 16°F (October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Waterbury in October?
About 10 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.7 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (20.1 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Waterbury in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.3 in.
Is October a good time to visit Waterbury?
October ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Waterbury (60 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Burlington (USC00060973), 17 mi NNE of the city center, 505 ft (234 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Bakersville (USC00060227), 20 mi N of the city center, 686 ft (415 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Meriden Markham Muni Airport (USW00054788), 12 mi ESE of the city center, 103 ft (168 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 32 mi NE of the city center, 190 ft (81 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 32 mi NE of the city center, 169 ft (102 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).