Amarillo, TX weather in October
Amarillo is mild and mostly dry in October: highs average 73°F and nights drop to about 45°F. There are about 5 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 73°F
- Normal low
- 45°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- normal snowfall
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 79°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 18% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:42 am / 7:31 pm | 8:07 am / 6:53 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.8 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 am48°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon66°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm70°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm65°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm56°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Amarillo (7 mi away); average wind 13 mph; clear or few clouds in 69% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 23%.
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 more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 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 1.8 in; a dry October brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 3.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.7 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 82°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 63°F
- Wettest October1998: 6.5 in
- Driest October2012: 0.01 in
- Highest reading99°F (October 3, 2000)
- Lowest reading12°F (October 30, 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 | 73°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 45°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 15 | 12 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Midland, TX223 mi · high 79°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Taos, NM225 mi · high 65°F · 4 wet days
How Amarillo ranks in October
- Normal high173rd warmest of 378 cities; 38th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days96th driest of 378
- Comfortable days62nd most of 340
What to pack for Amarillo in October
- Layers – afternoons near 73°F but nights near 45°F
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 Amarillo.
Heating and cooling
October has 219 heating degree days and 39 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Amarillo in October?
The normal high is 73°F and the normal low is 45°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 99°F (October 3, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Amarillo in October?
About 5 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (6.5 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.01 in).
Does it snow in Amarillo in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.7 in.
Is October a good time to visit Amarillo?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Amarillo (67 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Amarillo (USW00023047), 7.0 mi E of the city center, 3,587 ft (83 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Amarillo Rick Husband Intl Airport (723630-23047), 6.5 mi E of the city center, 3,607 ft (63 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.