Cleveland, OH weather in October
In October, Cleveland sees highs around 64°F and lows around 47°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 12 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:23 am / 7:09 pm | 7:57 am / 6:23 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 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 am53°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon59°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm58°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm56°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cleveland Burke Airport (1 mi away); average wind 12 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 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 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 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 3.6 in; a dry October brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 69°F
- Coolest October2006: average high 58°F
- Wettest October2012: 10.4 in
- Driest October1994: 1.1 in
- Highest reading93°F (October 1, 2019)
- Lowest reading27°F (October 20, 1992)
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 | 64°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 47°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 11 | 4 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.1 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -13°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Charleston, WV218 mi · high 69°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Cincinnati, OH222 mi · high 68°F · 9 wet days
How Cleveland ranks in October
- Normal high269th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days337th driest of 378
- Comfortable days184th most of 340
What to pack for Cleveland in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Heating and cooling
October has 325 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 Cleveland in October?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 27°F (October 20, 1992).
Does it rain a lot in Cleveland in October?
About 12 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2012 (10.4 in); the driest was in 1994 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Cleveland in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Cleveland?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cleveland (59 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cleveland (USW00014820), 10 mi SW of the city center, 763 ft (109 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Cleveland Burke Airport (USW00004853), 1.4 mi NNE of the city center, 584 ft (70 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (725240-14820), 10 mi SW of the city center, 777 ft (123 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).