Evansville, IN weather in October
Expect mild weather with some rain in Evansville in October, with highs near 70°F and lows near 47°F. Rain falls on about 8 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 70°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:45 am / 6:33 pm | 7:14 am / 5:52 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am50°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 am59°Fdew point 48°F
- Noon66°Fdew point 47°F
- 3 pm68°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm61°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm56°Fdew point 47°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Evansville Regional Airport (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 64% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 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 snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 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 3.4 in; a dry October brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 77°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 63°F
- Wettest October2009: 8.2 in
- Driest October2016: 0.5 in
- Highest reading96°F (October 2, 2019)
- Lowest reading26°F (October 25, 1999)
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 | 82°F | 70°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 47°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 15 | 7 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -14°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Huntsville, AL231 mi · high 76°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Carmel, IN159 mi · high 65°F · 7 wet days
How Evansville ranks in October
- Normal high198th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days222nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days69th most of 340
What to pack for Evansville in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 29; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 17. All frost dates for Evansville.
Heating and cooling
October has 237 heating degree days and 39 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Evansville in October?
The normal high is 70°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 96°F (October 2, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Evansville in October?
About 8 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 (8.2 in); the driest was in 2016 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Evansville in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.2 in.
Is October a good time to visit Evansville?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Evansville (65 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Evansville Regional Airport (USW00093817), 5.2 mi NNE of the city center, 400 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Evansville Regional Airport (724320-93817), 5.7 mi NNE of the city center, 402 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.