Clarksville, TN weather in October
October in Clarksville: mild, with some rain. Highs 72°F, lows 48°F, about 9 days with rain. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 72°F
- Normal low
- 48°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 2
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 78°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:44 am / 6:33 pm | 7:11 am / 5:54 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am51°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 am61°Fdew point 51°F
- Noon68°Fdew point 49°F
- 3 pm70°Fdew point 48°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 49°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Campbell AAF (12 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% 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 more1 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more2 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 below1 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry October brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 5.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 78°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 66°F
- Wettest October2017: 10.1 in
- Driest October2005: 0.04 in
- Highest reading98°F (October 2, 2019)
- Lowest reading28°F (October 31, 1993)
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 | 84°F | 72°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 48°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 15 | 10 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.2 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Indianapolis, IN234 mi · high 66°F · 9 wet days
How Clarksville ranks in October
- Normal high180th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days253rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days94th most of 340
What to pack for Clarksville in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
October has 199 heating degree days and 44 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Clarksville in October?
The normal high is 72°F and the normal low is 48°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 98°F (October 2, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Clarksville in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (10.1 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.04 in).
Is October a good time to visit Clarksville?
October ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Clarksville (65 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Clarksville Wwtp (USC00401790), 1.8 mi NE of the city center, 402 ft (72 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Cheatham L&D (USC00401663), 16 mi SSE of the city center, 392 ft (82 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Ft Campbell AAF (USW00013806), 12 mi NW of the city center, 568 ft (94 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Campbell AAF Airport (746710-13806), 12 mi NW of the city center, 573 ft (99 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.