Concord, NH weather in October
Concord is cool in October, with frequent rain: highs average 61°F and nights drop to about 38°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 0.8 in.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.8 in
- normal snowfall
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 6:27 pm | 7:19 am / 5:39 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.3 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 am42°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm47°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Concord Muni Airport (2 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 52% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 43%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 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 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below11 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 4.4 in; a dry October brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.8 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 70°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 56°F
- Wettest October2005: 14.6 in
- Driest October1994: 0.9 in
- Highest reading87°F (October 13, 1995)
- Lowest reading16°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 | 61°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 38°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 9 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -13°F from September and -13°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Yonkers, NY199 mi · high 66°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY143 mi · high 52°F · 15 wet days
How Concord ranks in October
- Normal high308th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days307th driest of 378
- Comfortable days231st most of 340
What to pack for Concord in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 61°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 3; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 21. All frost dates for Concord.
Heating and cooling
October has 488 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Concord in October?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 16°F (October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Concord in October?
About 11 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (14.6 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Concord in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.8 in.
Is October a good time to visit Concord?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Concord (56 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 2.0 mi ESE of the city center, 346 ft (72 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Concord Municipal Airport (726050-14745), 1.8 mi E of the city center, 339 ft (65 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.