Incline Village, NV weather in October
Incline Village is cool and mostly dry in October: highs average 59°F and nights drop to about 33°F. There are about 4 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 2.4 in. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 1.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.4 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 11% | 17% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:56 am / 6:43 pm | 7:26 am / 6:00 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am51°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 28°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Blue Canyon Airport (40 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 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 snow4 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below15 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 1.9 in; a dry October brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 2.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202003: average high 69°F
- Coolest October2019: average high 55°F
- Wettest October2016: 9.0 in
- Driest October1995: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading80°F (October 2, 2010)
- Lowest reading15°F (October 28, 2019)
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 | 70°F | 59°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 33°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 23 | 11 | 1 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -11°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Reno, NV21 mi · high 70°F · 3 wet days
How Incline Village ranks in October
- Normal high329th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Nevada
- Wet days81st driest of 378
- Comfortable days196th most of 340
What to pack for Incline Village in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 59°F
- Layers – afternoons near 59°F but nights near 33°F
- A hat and gloves – about 15 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
October has 592 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Incline Village in October?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 15°F (October 28, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Incline Village in October?
About 4 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.9 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (9.0 in); the driest was in 1995, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Incline Village in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 2.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is October a good time to visit Incline Village?
October ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Incline Village (62 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Tahoe City (USC00048758), 11 mi WSW of the city center, 6,230 ft (207 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Blue Canyon Airport (USW00023225), 40 mi W of the city center, 5,276 ft (1,161 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lake Tahoe Airport (725847-93230), 24 mi S of the city center, 6,257 ft (180 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).