Fargo, ND weather in October
Expect cool weather with some rain in Fargo in October, with highs near 56°F and lows near 35°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 1.2 in.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.2 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:26 am / 7:07 pm | 8:08 am / 6:13 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am40°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm54°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fargo Hector Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 52% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 44%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 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 snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 2.2 in; a dry October brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 2.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.2 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202011: average high 64°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 44°F
- Wettest October2009: 5.4 in
- Driest October1993: 0.2 in
- Highest reading97°F (October 11, 2015)
- Lowest reading9°F (October 31, 1991)
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 | 56°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 35°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 10.9 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -16°F from September and -18°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Sioux Falls, SD230 mi · high 61°F · 8 wet days
How Fargo ranks in October
- Normal high357th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days230th driest of 378
- Comfortable days282nd most of 340
What to pack for Fargo in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
October has 609 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fargo in October?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 9°F (October 31, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Fargo in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (5.4 in); the driest was in 1993 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Fargo in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 1.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is October a good time to visit Fargo?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fargo (52 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Fargo Hector Intl Airport (USW00014914), 3.5 mi NNW of the city center, 900 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Hector International Airport (727530-14914), 3.4 mi NNW of the city center, 895 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.