Saratoga Springs, NY weather in October
In October, Saratoga Springs sees highs around 62°F and lows around 41°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 12 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 6:37 pm | 7:28 am / 5:48 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 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 (24 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 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 snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 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 4.1 in; a dry October brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 70°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 57°F
- Wettest October2005: 8.6 in
- Driest October2001: 0.7 in
- Highest reading83°F (October 11, 2018)
- Lowest reading19°F (October 31, 2002)
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 | 75°F | 62°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 41°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 11 | 2 |
| 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: Philadelphia, PA228 mi · high 67°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY83 mi · high 52°F · 15 wet days
How Saratoga Springs ranks in October
- Normal high297th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 10 in New York
- Wet days328th driest of 378
- Comfortable days188th most of 340
What to pack for Saratoga Springs in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 7; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 27. All frost dates for Saratoga Springs.
Heating and cooling
October has 430 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 Saratoga Springs 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, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Saratoga Springs in October?
About 12 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (8.6 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Saratoga Springs in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Saratoga Springs?
October ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Saratoga Springs (59 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Saratoga Springs 4 Sw (USC00307484), 3.4 mi SSW of the city center, 326 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Albany Airport (USW00014735), 24 mi S of the city center, 312 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albany International Airport (725180-14735), 23 mi S of the city center, 280 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).