Manchester, NH weather in October
October in Manchester: cool, with frequent rain. Highs 60°F, lows 40°F, about 11 wet days and about 0.8 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 40°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 | 66°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 35°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 am46°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 42°F
- Noon59°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Manchester Airport (4 mi away); average wind 6 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 below10 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, 1991-20201995: average high 68°F
- Coolest October1992: average high 55°F
- Wettest October2005: 14.6 in
- Driest October1994: 0.9 in
- Highest reading84°F (October 6, 2007)
- Lowest reading12°F (October 31, 2001)
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 | 73°F | 60°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 40°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 9 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -13°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Newport, RI104 mi · high 65°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY154 mi · high 52°F · 15 wet days
How Manchester ranks in October
- Normal high320th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days308th driest of 378
- Comfortable days236th most of 340
What to pack for Manchester in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 60°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 11; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 30. All frost dates for Manchester.
Heating and cooling
October has 480 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 Manchester in October?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 12°F (October 31, 2001).
Does it rain a lot in Manchester 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 Manchester in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.8 in.
Is October a good time to visit Manchester?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Manchester (56 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Massabesic Lake (USC00275211), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 253 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 14 mi N of the city center, 346 ft (92 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 4.4 mi S of the city center, 225 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Manchester Airport (743945-14710), 4.6 mi SSE of the city center, 229 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.