Nashua, NH weather in October
Nashua 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 0.6 in.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.6 in
- normal snowfall
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 6:27 pm | 7:18 am / 5:40 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 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 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 (12 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°F10 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 4.7 in; a dry October brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 5.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.6 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 68°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 57°F
- Wettest October2005: 15.4 in
- Driest October1994: 0.6 in
- Highest reading85°F (October 6, 2007)
- Lowest reading15°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 | 49°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 38°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 10 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -13°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Paterson, NJ189 mi · high 67°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT132 mi · high 56°F · 15 wet days
How Nashua ranks in October
- Normal high304th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days318th driest of 378
- Comfortable days226th most of 340
What to pack for Nashua 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 12; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 30. All frost dates for Nashua.
Heating and cooling
October has 480 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Nashua in October?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 15°F (October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Nashua in October?
About 11 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.7 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (15.4 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Nashua in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.6 in.
Is October a good time to visit Nashua?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Nashua (57 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Hudson 1 Sse (USC00274234), 3.0 mi ENE of the city center, 185 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Nashua 2 Nnw (USC00275712), 1.8 mi N of the city center, 135 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 12 mi N of the city center, 225 ft (66 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 30 mi N of the city center, 346 ft (187 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Manchester Airport (743945-14710), 12 mi N of the city center, 229 ft (70 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.