Worcester, MA weather in October
October in Worcester: cool, with frequent rain. Highs 59°F, lows 42°F, about 12 days with rain or snow and about 1.1 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.1 in
- normal snowfall
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:44 am / 6:29 pm | 7:19 am / 5:42 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 (41 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°F7 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 snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 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 4.8 in; a dry October brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 6.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.1 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 67°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 55°F
- Wettest October2005: 15.6 in
- Driest October2001: 0.7 in
- Highest reading83°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 | 71°F | 59°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 42°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.1 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -11°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Brockton, MA42 mi · high 64°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY177 mi · high 52°F · 15 wet days
How Worcester ranks in October
- Normal high333rd warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days327th driest of 378
- Comfortable days256th most of 340
What to pack for Worcester in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 21; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 6. All frost dates for Worcester.
Heating and cooling
October has 451 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Worcester in October?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 21°F (October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Worcester in October?
About 12 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.8 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (15.6 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Worcester in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 1.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Worcester?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Worcester (54 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Worcester Rgnl Airport (USW00094746), 3.7 mi W of the city center, 1,000 ft (516 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Northbridge 2 (USC00195524), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 315 ft (169 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 41 mi E of the city center, 12 ft (472 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Orange Municipal Airport (725085-54756), 33 mi NW of the city center, 544 ft (60 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.