Springfield, MO weather in October
October in Springfield: mild, with some rain. Highs 70°F, lows 47°F, rain on about 9 days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 70°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 76°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:08 am / 6:57 pm | 7:36 am / 6:16 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am50°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 am57°Fdew point 48°F
- Noon65°Fdew point 47°F
- 3 pm67°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm60°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm55°Fdew point 47°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield (6 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 66% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 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 3.6 in; a dry October brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 76°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 61°F
- Wettest October2009: 10.0 in
- Driest October1995: 0.6 in
- Highest reading91°F (October 2, 2019)
- Lowest reading18°F (October 31, 1993)
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 | 81°F | 70°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 47°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 15 | 8 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.2 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -13°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Fort Smith, AR140 mi · high 76°F · 8 wet days
How Springfield ranks in October
- Normal high199th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days245th driest of 378
- Comfortable days60th most of 340
What to pack for Springfield in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 27; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 14. All frost dates for Springfield.
Heating and cooling
October has 238 heating degree days and 40 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Springfield in October?
The normal high is 70°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 91°F (most recently on October 2, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (10.0 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.6 in).
Is October a good time to visit Springfield?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (66 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield (USW00013995), 5.8 mi WNW of the city center, 1,278 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (724400-13995), 5.3 mi WNW of the city center, 1,262 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.