Carmel, IN weather in October
Carmel is cool in October, with some rain: highs average 65°F and nights drop to about 44°F. Rain falls on about 7 days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:40 am / 7:27 pm | 8:12 am / 6:43 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 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 am49°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm60°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm55°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Indianapolis (21 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below4 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 3.0 in; a dry October brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202007: average high 73°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 59°F
- Wettest October2001: 7.9 in
- Driest October2010: 0.8 in
- Highest reading88°F (October 1, 2019)
- Lowest reading23°F (October 19, 1992)
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 | 77°F | 65°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 44°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 14 | 4 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.1 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -15°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Louisville, KY128 mi · high 71°F · 8 wet days
How Carmel ranks in October
- Normal high254th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days162nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days119th most of 340
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 21; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 6. All frost dates for Carmel.
Heating and cooling
October has 343 heating degree days and 15 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Carmel in October?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 23°F (October 19, 1992).
Does it rain a lot in Carmel in October?
About 7 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (7.9 in); the driest was in 2010 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Carmel in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Carmel?
October ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Carmel (64 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and snow depth: Whitestown (USC00129557), 13 mi W of the city center, 941 ft (88 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Indianapolis (USW00093819), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 790 ft (63 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Carmel 3 E (USC00121303), 3.4 mi ESE of the city center, 752 ft (101 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Indianapolis International Airport (724380-93819), 20 mi SSW of the city center, 792 ft (61 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).