Tyler, TX weather in October
In October, Tyler sees highs around 78°F and lows around 57°F: mild, with some rain. Rain falls on about 7 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 78°F
- Normal low
- 57°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 4.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 7
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 52°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:15 am / 7:06 pm | 7:37 am / 6:31 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.9 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 and dew point under 60°F11 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more7 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 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 4.7 in; a dry October brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 5.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202004: average high 83°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 72°F
- Wettest October2009: 13.7 in
- Driest October1995: 0.2 in
- Highest reading95°F (October 2, 2019)
- 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 | 88°F | 78°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 57°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 11 | 15 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.4 h | 10.5 h |
Highs change by -10°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Sugar Land, TX190 mi · high 83°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Oklahoma City, OK250 mi · high 73°F · 8 wet days
How Tyler ranks in October
- Normal high130th warmest of 378 cities; 33rd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days171st driest of 378
- Comfortable days186th most of 340
Heating and cooling
October has 67 heating degree days and 142 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Tyler in October?
The normal high is 78°F and the normal low is 57°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 95°F (most recently on October 2, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Tyler in October?
About 7 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.7 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (13.7 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.2 in).
Is October a good time to visit Tyler?
October ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Tyler (60 out of 100). It has about 11 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 and frost dates: Tyler (USC00419207), 3.1 mi S of the city center, 550 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Hawkins (USC00414020), 17 mi NNE of the city center, 335 ft (205 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tyler Pounds Regional Arpt (722448-13972), 6.0 mi W of the city center, 523 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).