Sandy Springs, GA weather in October
Sandy Springs is mild in October, with some rain: highs average 73°F and nights drop to about 51°F. There are about 9 days with rain. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 73°F
- Normal low
- 51°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 2
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 78°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 45°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:32 am / 7:22 pm | 7:56 am / 6:46 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.8 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 am54°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 am60°Fdew point 53°F
- Noon70°Fdew point 52°F
- 3 pm73°Fdew point 51°F
- 6 pm69°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 54°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (13 mi away); average wind 4 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more2 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 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 3.4 in; a dry October brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 81°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 69°F
- Wettest October2009: 8.9 in
- Driest October2016: 0.1 in
- Highest reading97°F (October 4, 2019)
- Lowest reading27°F (October 28, 2001)
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 | 83°F | 73°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 51°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 16 | – |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.4 h |
Highs change by -10°F from September and -10°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Macon, GA86 mi · high 79°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Tallahassee, FL241 mi · high 82°F · 6 wet days
How Sandy Springs ranks in October
- Normal high175th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days249th driest of 378
- Comfortable days43rd most of 340
What to pack for Sandy Springs in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
October has 146 heating degree days and 48 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Sandy Springs in October?
The normal high is 73°F and the normal low is 51°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 97°F (most recently on October 4, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Sandy Springs in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (8.9 in); the driest was in 2016 (0.1 in).
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Atlanta Peachtree Airport (USW00053863), 5.5 mi SE of the city center, 1,002 ft (90 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Atlanta 9NW (USC00090444), 9.6 mi SW of the city center, 907 ft (185 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport (USW00013874), 21 mi S of the city center, 1,010 ft (82 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (USW00003888), 13 mi SW of the city center, 840 ft (252 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dobbins Air Reserve Base Airport (722270-13864), 8.0 mi W of the city center, 1,068 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).