Frederick, MD weather in October
In October, Frederick sees highs around 65°F and lows around 47°F: cool, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:05 am / 6:52 pm | 7:36 am / 6:09 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am48°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm59°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Martinsburg E Wv Rgnl Airport (31 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 57% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 36%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 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 snow9 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 in October
Normal precipitation is 4.0 in; a dry October brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 5.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202007: average high 71°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 60°F
- Wettest October2005: 8.2 in
- Driest October2000: 0.4 in
- Highest reading90°F (October 2, 2019)
- Lowest reading22°F (October 23, 1997)
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 | 76°F | 65°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 47°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 13 | 4 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Richmond, VA129 mi · high 71°F · 8 wet days
How Frederick ranks in October
- Normal high256th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Maryland
- Wet days236th driest of 378
- Comfortable days138th most of 340
What to pack for Frederick in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
October has 310 heating degree days and 16 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Frederick in October?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 22°F (October 23, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Frederick in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (8.2 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.4 in).
Is October a good time to visit Frederick?
October ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Frederick (63 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Damascus 3 Ssw (USC00182336), 14 mi SE of the city center, 700 ft (417 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Frederick Police Brks (USC00183348), 1.5 mi W of the city center, 380 ft (97 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Martinsburg E Wv Rgnl Airport (USW00013734), 31 mi W of the city center, 534 ft (251 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Etrn Wv Rgnl/Shpherd Fd Airport (724177-13734), 30 mi W of the city center, 541 ft (258 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.