Toledo, OH weather in October
October in Toledo: cool, with frequent rain. Highs 65°F, lows 44°F, about 11 days with rain. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:31 am / 7:16 pm | 8:05 am / 6:30 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 am47°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am51°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon59°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Toledo Express Airport (14 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
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 mph2 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 snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 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 2.6 in; a dry October brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.3 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, 1991-20202007: average high 69°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 58°F
- Wettest October2001: 6.3 in
- Driest October2005: 0.3 in
- Highest reading91°F (October 1, 2019)
- Lowest reading24°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 | 78°F | 65°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 44°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 11 | 3 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.1 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -13°F from September and -14°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Drier: Carmel, IN178 mi · high 65°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Traverse City, MI238 mi · high 59°F · 16 wet days
How Toledo ranks in October
- Normal high245th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days309th driest of 378
- Comfortable days197th most of 340
What to pack for Toledo in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 27; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 14. All frost dates for Toledo.
Heating and cooling
October has 338 heating degree days and 17 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Toledo in October?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 24°F (October 30, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Toledo in October?
About 11 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Toledo in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Toledo?
October ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Toledo (60 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, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Toledo Express Airport (USW00094830), 14 mi WSW of the city center, 669 ft (58 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Toledo Metcalf Fld (USW00004848), 8.1 mi SSE of the city center, 622 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Toledo Express Airport (725360-94830), 14 mi WSW of the city center, 674 ft (63 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.