Albany, NY weather in October
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Albany in October, with highs near 62°F and lows near 41°F. Rain falls on about 11 days.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 6:37 pm | 7:27 am / 5:49 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 am45°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am51°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm50°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albany Airport (7 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
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 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 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 3.9 in; a dry October brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 69°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 56°F
- Wettest October2005: 9.0 in
- Driest October1994: 0.8 in
- Highest reading85°F (October 6, 2007)
- 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 | 74°F | 62°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 41°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 9 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -13°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Paterson, NJ122 mi · high 67°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY113 mi · high 52°F · 15 wet days
How Albany ranks in October
- Normal high301st warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 10 in New York
- Wet days319th driest of 378
- Comfortable days229th most of 340
What to pack for Albany in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 15; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 3. All frost dates for Albany.
Heating and cooling
October has 428 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Albany in October?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 19°F (October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Albany in October?
About 11 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (9.0 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Albany in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.3 in.
Is October a good time to visit Albany?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Albany (57 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Albany Airport (USW00014735), 6.8 mi NNW of the city center, 312 ft (169 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albany International Airport (725180-14735), 6.9 mi NNW of the city center, 280 ft (137 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).