Fredericksburg, TX weather in October
Expect mild weather with some rain in Fredericksburg in October, with highs near 79°F and lows near 54°F. Rain falls on about 7 days.
- Normal high
- 79°F
- Normal low
- 54°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 3
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 49°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:29 am / 7:21 pm | 7:49 am / 6:49 pm |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 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 am57°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 am64°Fdew point 54°F
- Noon75°Fdew point 53°F
- 3 pm79°Fdew point 51°F
- 6 pm75°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 pm66°Fdew point 52°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Junction Kimble Co Airport (56 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more3 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more3 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry October brings about 1.2 in and a wet one about 5.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20201992: average high 84°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 77°F
- Wettest October2002: 7.5 in
- Driest October2016: 0.05 in
- Highest reading97°F (October 13, 2020)
- Lowest reading24°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 | 88°F | 79°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 54°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 9 | 18 |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 11.4 h | 10.6 h |
Highs change by -9°F from September and -11°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Corpus Christi, TX193 mi · high 85°F · 7 wet days
How Fredericksburg ranks in October
- Normal high105th warmest of 378 cities; 27th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days125th driest of 378
- Comfortable days243rd most of 340
What to pack for Fredericksburg in October
- Layers – afternoons near 79°F but nights near 54°F
Heating and cooling
October has 77 heating degree days and 128 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Fredericksburg in October?
The normal high is 79°F and the normal low is 54°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 97°F (most recently on October 13, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Fredericksburg in October?
About 7 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2002 (7.5 in); the driest was in 2016 (0.05 in).
Is October a good time to visit Fredericksburg?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fredericksburg (57 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days and about 3 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Fredericksburg (USC00413329), 3.3 mi SW of the city center, 1,685 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Junction Kimble Co Airport (USW00013973), 56 mi WNW of the city center, 1,749 ft (52 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Kimble County Airport (747400-13973), 56 mi WNW of the city center, 1,711 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).