North Conway, NH weather in October
In October, North Conway sees highs around 59°F and lows around 37°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 13 wet days.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 5.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 6:26 pm | 7:19 am / 5:36 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 am44°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 42°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 42°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Jetport (50 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 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 snow13 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 5.5 in; a dry October brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 6.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 67°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 52°F
- Wettest October2005: 12.7 in
- Driest October1994: 0.8 in
- Highest reading84°F (October 11, 2018)
- Lowest reading19°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 | 72°F | 59°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 37°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| 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: Brockton, MA136 mi · high 64°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY142 mi · high 52°F · 15 wet days
How North Conway ranks in October
- Normal high336th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days348th driest of 378
- Comfortable days266th most of 340
What to pack for North Conway in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 5; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 23. All frost dates for North Conway.
Heating and cooling
October has 539 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is North Conway in October?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 19°F (most recently on October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in North Conway in October?
About 13 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.5 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (12.7 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in North Conway in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.3 in.
Is October a good time to visit North Conway?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for North Conway (53 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: N Conway (USC00275995), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 522 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Jetport (USW00014764), 50 mi SE of the city center, 45 ft (481 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: St. JOHNSBURY(AMOS) (726140-54742), 51 mi WNW of the city center, 697 ft (171 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).