Rutland, VT weather in October
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Rutland in October, with highs near 58°F and lows near 35°F. Rain falls on about 13 days.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:49 am / 6:33 pm | 7:26 am / 5:44 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am46°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon52°Fdew point 39°F
- 3 pm54°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Barre Montpelier Airport (45 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 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 4.0 in; a dry October brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 66°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 53°F
- Wettest October2005: 10.3 in
- Driest October1994: 0.8 in
- Highest reading83°F (October 6, 2005)
- Lowest reading16°F (October 31, 2020)
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 | 71°F | 58°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 35°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 13 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 9 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -13°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Springfield, MA106 mi · high 64°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Yonkers, NY191 mi · high 66°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY68 mi · high 52°F · 15 wet days
How Rutland ranks in October
- Normal high340th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days346th driest of 378
- Comfortable days246th most of 340
What to pack for Rutland in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Heating and cooling
October has 565 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Rutland in October?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 16°F (October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Rutland in October?
About 13 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (10.3 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Rutland in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.3 in.
Is October a good time to visit Rutland?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rutland (54 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Rutland (USC00436995), 1.1 mi NNW of the city center, 620 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 45 mi NNE of the city center, 1,126 ft (478 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lebanon Municipal Airport (726116-94765), 33 mi E of the city center, 554 ft (94 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).