Springfield, MA weather in October
In October, Springfield sees highs around 64°F and lows around 42°F: cool, with frequent rain. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- normal snowfall
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:47 am / 6:32 pm | 7:22 am / 5:45 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 am46°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 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 below4 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 4.5 in; a dry October brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 5.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.7 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 72°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 60°F
- Wettest October2005: 16.3 in
- Driest October2001: 0.8 in
- Highest reading89°F (October 6, 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 | 76°F | 64°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 42°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.1 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Rutland, VT106 mi · high 58°F · 13 wet days
How Springfield ranks in October
- Normal high273rd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days302nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days163rd most of 340
What to pack for Springfield in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 8; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 26. All frost dates for Springfield.
Heating and cooling
October has 382 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 Springfield in October?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 21°F (most recently on October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in October?
About 11 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (16.3 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Springfield in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.7 in.
Is October a good time to visit Springfield?
October ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (60 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 190 ft (122 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Amherst (USC00190120), 20 mi N of the city center, 145 ft (77 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Westfield Barnes Muni Airport (USW00014775), 7.5 mi WNW of the city center, 271 ft (203 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 169 ft (101 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).