Wichita, KS weather in October
October in Wichita: mild, with some rain. Highs 71°F, lows 47°F, rain on about 7 days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 71°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:25 am / 7:13 pm | 7:53 am / 6:32 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 44°F
- 9 am57°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon66°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm69°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm57°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wichita (6 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 61% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 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 in4 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 2.9 in; a dry October brings about 1.2 in and a wet one about 3.6 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 61°F
- Wettest October1998: 9.4 in
- Driest October1999: 0.2 in
- Highest reading97°F (October 1, 2006)
- Lowest reading18°F (October 31, 1993)
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 | 71°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 47°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 15 | 8 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.2 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -14°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Fort Smith, AR228 mi · high 76°F · 8 wet days
How Wichita ranks in October
- Normal high193rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days130th driest of 378
- Comfortable days76th 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 Wichita.
Heating and cooling
October has 231 heating degree days and 45 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Wichita in October?
The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 97°F (October 1, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Wichita in October?
About 7 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (9.4 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Wichita in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.2 in.
Is October a good time to visit Wichita?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Wichita (65 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Wichita (USW00003928), 6.3 mi WSW of the city center, 1,335 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Wichita Mcconnell AFB (USW00003923), 6.5 mi SE of the city center, 1,358 ft (55 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Wichita Eisenhower National (724500-03928), 5.9 mi WSW of the city center, 1,318 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.