Syracuse, NY weather in October
Expect cool weather with rain on most days in Syracuse in October, with highs near 60°F and lows near 42°F. Rain falls on about 15 days. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 45% | 51% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 6:46 pm | 7:38 am / 5:58 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 am46°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 Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport (5 mi away); average wind 8 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 snow15 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below4 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 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 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 October1992: average high 56°F
- Wettest October2016: 7.7 in
- Driest October1997: 1.5 in
- Highest reading88°F (October 1, 2019)
- Lowest reading24°F (October 29, 2013)
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 | 73°F | 60°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 42°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 15 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 10 | 3 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -13°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Allentown, PA172 mi · high 66°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Saratoga Springs, NY119 mi · high 62°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY138 mi · high 52°F · 15 wet days
How Syracuse ranks in October
- Normal high319th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 10 in New York
- Wet days364th driest of 378
- Comfortable days221st most of 340
What to pack for Syracuse in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 15 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 19; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 2. All frost dates for Syracuse.
Heating and cooling
October has 431 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 Syracuse in October?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 24°F (most recently on October 29, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Syracuse in October?
About 15 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 2016 (7.7 in); the driest was in 1997 (1.5 in).
Does it snow in Syracuse in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.2 in.
Is October a good time to visit Syracuse?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Syracuse (56 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport (USW00014771), 4.9 mi NNE of the city center, 413 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (725190-14771), 4.9 mi NNE of the city center, 410 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).