Eugene, OR weather in October
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Eugene in October, with highs near 65°F and lows near 42°F. Rain falls on about 12 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.2 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 | 45°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 46% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:10 am / 6:53 pm | 7:47 am / 6:04 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am46°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 47°F
- 3 pm63°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Eugene Mahlon Sweet Airport (9 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 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 in October
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry October brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202015: average high 71°F
- Coolest October1997: average high 60°F
- Wettest October2016: 10.2 in
- Driest October2002: 0.4 in
- Highest reading88°F (October 15, 1991)
- Lowest reading17°F (October 31, 2006)
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 | 53°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 42°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 18 | 13 | 1 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -13°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Drier: Bend, OR88 mi · high 63°F · 4 wet days
How Eugene ranks in October
- Normal high246th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days333rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days142nd most of 340
What to pack for Eugene in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 23; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 6. All frost dates for Eugene.
Heating and cooling
October has 363 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Eugene in October?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 17°F (most recently on October 31, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Eugene in October?
About 12 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (10.2 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.4 in).
Is October a good time to visit Eugene?
October ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Eugene (61 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Eugene Mahlon Sweet Airport (USW00024221), 8.5 mi NW of the city center, 353 ft (77 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Cottage Grove 2E (USC00351897), 18 mi S of the city center, 595 ft (165 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (726930-24221), 8.5 mi NW of the city center, 358 ft (72 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).