Niagara Falls, NY weather in October
Niagara Falls is cool in October, with frequent rain: highs average 60°F and nights drop to about 44°F. Expect about 14 wet days.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 3.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 44% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 6:58 pm | 7:49 am / 6:09 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 am47°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm50°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Niagara Falls Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
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 snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 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 3.3 in; a dry October brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202007: average high 67°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 56°F
- Wettest October1995: 6.6 in
- Driest October2000: 0.8 in
- Highest reading86°F (October 5, 2007)
- Lowest reading25°F (October 20, 1992)
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 | 60°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 44°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 14 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 10 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Morgantown, WV244 mi · high 66°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI204 mi · high 61°F · 10 wet days
How Niagara Falls ranks in October
- Normal high323rd warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 10 in New York
- Wet days354th driest of 378
- Comfortable days224th most of 340
What to pack for Niagara Falls in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 14 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 25; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 7. All frost dates for Niagara Falls.
Heating and cooling
October has 417 heating degree days and 6 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Niagara Falls in October?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 25°F (October 20, 1992).
Does it rain a lot in Niagara Falls in October?
About 14 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1995 (6.6 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Niagara Falls in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.2 in.
Is October a good time to visit Niagara Falls?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Niagara Falls (56 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Buffalo (USW00014733), 19 mi ESE of the city center, 693 ft (78 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Niagara Falls (USC00305840), 4.3 mi E of the city center, 588 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Niagara Falls Intl Airport (USW00004724), 5.7 mi E of the city center, 585 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Niagara Falls Intl Airport (725287-04724), 6.1 mi E of the city center, 585 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).