Spring Hill, FL weather in October
Spring Hill is warm and oppressively humid in October, with some rain: highs average 85°F and nights drop to about 62°F. Expect about 8 wet days.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 62°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 19
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 56°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:23 am / 7:16 pm | 7:41 am / 6:46 pm |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 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 am70°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 66°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tampa Intl Airport (36 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 29% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph23 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more5 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more19 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry October brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202019: average high 88°F
- Coolest October1996: average high 83°F
- Wettest October2007: 6.0 in
- Driest October2010: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading95°F (October 11, 2009)
- Lowest reading29°F (October 29, 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 | 90°F | 85°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 62°F | 52°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 8 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 11.5 h | 10.7 h |
Highs change by -5°F from September and -7°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: St. Simons Island, GA196 mi · high 79°F · 8 wet days
How Spring Hill ranks in October
- Normal high34th warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days199th driest of 378
- Comfortable days307th most of 340
What to pack for Spring Hill in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 19 muggy days
- A swimsuit – about 23 beach days
Heating and cooling
October has 17 heating degree days and 268 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Spring Hill in October?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 62°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 95°F (October 11, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Spring Hill in October?
About 8 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (6.0 in); the driest was in 2010, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Spring Hill?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Spring Hill (49 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 5 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Brooksville Hernando Co Airport (USW00012818), 4.3 mi E of the city center, 77 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Brooksville Chin Hill (USC00081046), 14 mi NE of the city center, 240 ft (193 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Tampa Intl Airport (USW00012842), 36 mi S of the city center, 19 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tampa International Airport (722110-12842), 36 mi S of the city center, 6 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.