Brockton, MA weather in October
October in Brockton: cool, with frequent rain. Highs 64°F, lows 43°F, about 11 wet days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:41 am / 6:26 pm | 7:15 am / 5:39 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 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 44°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Plymouth Muni Airport (19 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 31% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
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 more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 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 5.0 in; a dry October brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 6.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 71°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 61°F
- Wettest October2005: 14.8 in
- Driest October2008: 1.3 in
- Highest reading86°F (October 9, 2011)
- Lowest reading19°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 | 75°F | 64°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 43°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 13 | 4 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.1 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -10°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Worcester, MA42 mi · high 59°F · 12 wet days
How Brockton ranks in October
- Normal high262nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days322nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days143rd most of 340
What to pack for Brockton in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 19; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 5. All frost dates for Brockton.
Heating and cooling
October has 366 heating degree days and 9 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Brockton in October?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 19°F (October 23, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Brockton in October?
About 11 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.0 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (14.8 in); the driest was in 2008 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Brockton in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.2 in.
Is October a good time to visit Brockton?
October ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Brockton (61 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snow depth and frost dates: Brockton (USC00190860), 2.5 mi SSE of the city center, 75 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Norton W (USC00195984), 9.9 mi SW of the city center, 95 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Plymouth Muni Airport (USW00054769), 19 mi SE of the city center, 149 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 19 mi N of the city center, 12 ft (101 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gen E L Logan International Airport (725090-14739), 19 mi N of the city center, 11 ft (102 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.