Terlingua, TX weather in October
October in Terlingua: hot and mostly dry. Highs 88°F, lows 56°F, about 3 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 56°F
- Wet days
- 3
- 0.9 in total
- Daylight
- 11.4 h
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 49°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 14% | 10% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:47 am / 7:40 pm | 8:06 am / 7:09 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).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more17 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow3 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 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 0.9 in; a dry October brings about 0.09 in and a wet one about 1.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 93°F
- Coolest October2018: average high 83°F
- Wettest October2003: 3.4 in
- Driest October1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading104°F (October 2, 2000)
- Lowest reading27°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 | 95°F | 88°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 56°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 11.4 h | 10.7 h |
Highs change by -7°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Midland, TX206 mi · high 79°F · 4 wet days
How Terlingua ranks in October
- Normal high10th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days62nd driest of 378
What to pack for Terlingua in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F
- Layers – afternoons near 88°F but nights near 56°F
Heating and cooling
October has 21 heating degree days and 238 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Terlingua in October?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 56°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 104°F (October 2, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Terlingua in October?
About 3 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.9 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (3.4 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Terlingua?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Terlingua (44 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 17 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Lajitas (USC00414950), 9.3 mi WSW of the city center, 2,403 ft (486 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Terlingua (USC00418924), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 2,633 ft (256 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).