McAllen, TX weather in October
Expect hot, oppressively humid, mostly dry weather in McAllen in October, with highs near 89°F and lows near 69°F. Rain falls on about 6 days.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 19
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 64°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 18% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:25 am / 7:19 pm | 7:41 am / 6:51 pm |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 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 am69°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 64°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 63°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Mcallen Miller Intl Airport (2 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 63% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 26%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more16 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more19 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 below0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 2.1 in; a dry October brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings 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 95°F
- Coolest October1998: average high 85°F
- Wettest October2002: 7.5 in
- Driest October2010: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading104°F (October 18, 2012)
- Lowest reading41°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 | 94°F | 89°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 69°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 11.5 h | 10.9 h |
Highs change by -5°F from September and -9°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: San Antonio, TX223 mi · high 82°F · 6 wet days
How McAllen ranks in October
- Normal high5th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 38 in Texas
- Wet days103rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days316th most of 340
What to pack for McAllen in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 19 muggy days
Heating and cooling
October has 4 heating degree days and 438 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is McAllen in October?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 104°F (October 18, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in McAllen in October?
About 6 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2002 (7.5 in); the driest was in 2010, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit McAllen?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for McAllen (41 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 16 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Mcallen Miller Intl Airport (USW00012959), 2.0 mi SW of the city center, 100 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Mcallen (USC00415701), 1.5 mi WSW of the city center, 100 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mc Allen Miller Intl Arpt (722506-12959), 1.9 mi SSW of the city center, 99 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.