Olathe, KS weather in October
Olathe is mild in October, with some rain: highs average 67°F and nights drop to about 47°F. Expect about 7 wet days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:15 am / 7:02 pm | 7:45 am / 6:20 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 am51°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon64°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm67°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm62°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (20 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 70% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 27%.
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 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 1.5 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 72°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 58°F
- Wettest October2018: 12.0 in
- Driest October2011: 0.2 in
- Highest reading93°F (October 3, 2006)
- Lowest reading23°F (October 31, 2019)
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 | 78°F | 67°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 47°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -14°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Branson, MO178 mi · high 73°F · 8 wet days
How Olathe ranks in October
- Normal high227th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days173rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days107th most of 340
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 29; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 15. All frost dates for Olathe.
Heating and cooling
October has 285 heating degree days and 27 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Olathe in October?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 23°F (October 31, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Olathe in October?
About 7 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 2018 (12.0 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Olathe in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.3 in.
Is October a good time to visit Olathe?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Olathe (64 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Olathe Johnson Co Exec Airport (USW00003967), 4.8 mi ESE of the city center, 1,070 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Bonner Springs (USC00140957), 13 mi NNW of the city center, 850 ft (185 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 20 mi NE of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: New Century Aircenter Arpt (724475-93909), 5.6 mi SW of the city center, 1,055 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.