Moab, UT weather in October
Expect mild, mostly dry weather in Moab in October, with highs near 74°F and lows near 42°F. Rain falls on about 5 days. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 74°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.0 in total
- Daylight
- 11.2 h
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 17% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:14 am / 7:01 pm | 7:43 am / 6:19 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below4 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 1.0 in; a dry October brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 1.4 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, 1991-20202003: average high 82°F
- Coolest October2018: average high 67°F
- Wettest October2006: 4.7 in
- Driest October2019: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading98°F (October 5, 1999)
- Lowest reading13°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 | 88°F | 74°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 42°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 18 | 8 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -14°F from September and -17°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: St. George, UT242 mi · high 79°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Telluride, CO104 mi · high 57°F · 8 wet days
How Moab ranks in October
- Normal high167th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 7 in Utah
- Wet days97th driest of 378
What to pack for Moab in October
- Layers – afternoons near 74°F but nights near 42°F
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 23; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 8. All frost dates for Moab.
Heating and cooling
October has 251 heating degree days and 22 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Moab in October?
The normal high is 74°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 98°F (October 5, 1999).
Does it rain a lot in Moab in October?
About 5 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.0 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (4.7 in); the driest was in 2019, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Moab in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Moab?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Moab (71 out of 100). It has about 18 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Moab (USC00425733), 0.2 mi ENE of the city center, 4,053 ft . 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).