Cincinnati, OH weather in October
Expect mild weather with some rain in Cincinnati in October, with highs near 68°F and lows near 44°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 74°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:34 am / 7:21 pm | 8:04 am / 6:38 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 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 am48°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 47°F
- 3 pm66°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm61°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 48°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cincinnati Lunken Airport (5 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 35%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 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 3.0 in; a dry October brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 4.2 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 74°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 62°F
- Wettest October2007: 6.3 in
- Driest October1991: 1.2 in
- Highest reading95°F (October 3, 2019)
- Lowest reading26°F (October 26, 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 | 80°F | 68°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 44°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 15 | 6 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -13°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Nashville, TN238 mi · high 74°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: South Bend, IN200 mi · high 62°F · 12 wet days
How Cincinnati ranks in October
- Normal high217th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days251st driest of 378
- Comfortable days89th most of 340
What to pack for Cincinnati in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 25; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 12. All frost dates for Cincinnati.
Heating and cooling
October has 295 heating degree days and 18 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Cincinnati in October?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 26°F (most recently on October 26, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Cincinnati in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (6.4 in); the driest was in 1991 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Cincinnati in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.2 in.
Is October a good time to visit Cincinnati?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Cincinnati (65 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Cincinnati Lunken Airport (USW00093812), 5.2 mi E of the city center, 490 ft (62 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Cincinnati Northern Ky Airport (USW00093814), 9.4 mi WSW of the city center, 869 ft (317 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cina Muni Apt/Lukn Fd Apt (724297-93812), 5.3 mi E of the city center, 475 ft (77 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.