Quincy, MA weather in October
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Quincy in October, with highs near 63°F and lows near 44°F. Rain falls on about 11 days.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 34% |
| 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 am51°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Boston Logan Intl Airport (8 mi away); average wind 11 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°F11 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 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 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 4.0 in; a dry October brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 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, 1991-20202017: average high 70°F
- Coolest October1992: average high 59°F
- Wettest October1996: 10.7 in
- Driest October1994: 0.4 in
- Highest reading88°F (October 5, 2007)
- Lowest reading21°F (October 31, 2020)
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 | 74°F | 63°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 44°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 11 | 3 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.1 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -11°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Stowe, VT175 mi · high 56°F · 15 wet days
How Quincy ranks in October
- Normal high286th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days301st driest of 378
- Comfortable days209th most of 340
What to pack for Quincy in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 22; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 6. All frost dates for Quincy.
Heating and cooling
October has 363 heating degree days and 8 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Quincy in October?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 21°F (October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Quincy in October?
About 11 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 1996 (10.7 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Quincy in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.2 in.
Is October a good time to visit Quincy?
October ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Quincy (59 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, snow depth and frost dates: Hingham (USC00193624), 4.9 mi ESE of the city center, 35 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 7.5 mi N of the city center, 12 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gen E L Logan International Airport (725090-14739), 7.5 mi N of the city center, 11 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.