Lubbock, TX weather in October
In October, Lubbock sees highs around 76°F and lows around 48°F: mild and mostly dry. Expect about 6 wet days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 76°F
- Normal low
- 48°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:41 am / 7:32 pm | 8:05 am / 6:56 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 am51°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am58°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon69°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm74°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm69°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lubbock (6 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 60% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 27%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 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 1.5 in; a dry October brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 2.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 82°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 68°F
- Wettest October2002: 5.3 in
- Driest October1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading100°F (October 3, 2000)
- Lowest reading16°F (October 31, 2019)
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 | 85°F | 76°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 48°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 14 | 14 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.4 h |
Highs change by -9°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: San Angelo, TX168 mi · high 81°F · 6 wet days
How Lubbock ranks in October
- Normal high149th warmest of 378 cities; 37th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days100th driest of 378
- Comfortable days98th most of 340
What to pack for Lubbock in October
- Layers – afternoons near 76°F but nights near 48°F
Heating and cooling
October has 160 heating degree days and 61 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lubbock in October?
The normal high is 76°F and the normal low is 48°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 100°F (October 3, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Lubbock in October?
About 6 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.5 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2002 (5.3 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Lubbock in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Lubbock?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Lubbock (65 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lubbock (USW00023042), 5.8 mi NNE of the city center, 3,259 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lubbock International Airport (722670-23042), 6.4 mi NNE of the city center, 3,259 ft (56 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.