Akron, OH weather in October
Akron is cool in October, with frequent rain: highs average 63°F and nights drop to about 44°F. Expect about 12 wet days.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:22 am / 7:08 pm | 7:55 am / 6:23 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 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
- Noon58°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 9 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 below3 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 2.1 in and a wet one about 4.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202019: average high 68°F
- Coolest October2006: average high 58°F
- Wettest October2013: 5.6 in
- Driest October1997: 1.0 in
- Highest reading91°F (October 1, 2019)
- Lowest reading25°F (October 30, 2008)
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 | 76°F | 63°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 44°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 11 | 3 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.1 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -13°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Charleston, WV189 mi · high 69°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Fayetteville, WV210 mi · high 65°F · 9 wet days
How Akron ranks in October
- Normal high277th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days334th driest of 378
- Comfortable days182nd most of 340
What to pack for Akron in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 28; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 12. All frost dates for Akron.
Heating and cooling
October has 364 heating degree days and 13 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Akron in October?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 25°F (October 30, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Akron in October?
About 12 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 2013 (5.6 in); the driest was in 1997 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Akron in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.3 in.
Is October a good time to visit Akron?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Akron (59 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (USW00014895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,208 ft (248 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Akron Fulton Intl Airport (USW00014813), 4.2 mi SE of the city center, 1,044 ft (84 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Akron-Canton Regional Airport (725210-14895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,210 ft (250 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).