Stowe, VT weather in October
In October, Stowe sees highs around 56°F and lows around 35°F: cool, with rain on most days. Rain falls on about 15 days. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 3.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 45% | 48% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:48 am / 6:32 pm | 7:26 am / 5:41 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 (19 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 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 snow15 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 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 3.6 in; a dry October brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.4 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 65°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 52°F
- Wettest October2019: 8.5 in
- Driest October2016: 1.2 in
- Highest reading81°F (October 9, 2018)
- Lowest reading15°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 | 70°F | 56°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 35°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 15 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 7 | 1 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.6 h |
Highs change by -14°F from September and -13°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Saratoga Springs, NY110 mi · high 62°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Concord, NH104 mi · high 61°F · 11 wet days
How Stowe ranks in October
- Normal high355th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days365th driest of 378
- Comfortable days267th most of 340
What to pack for Stowe in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 15 days
Heating and cooling
October has 600 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Stowe in October?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 15°F (October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Stowe in October?
About 15 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (8.5 in); the driest was in 2016 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Stowe in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.3 in.
Is October a good time to visit Stowe?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Stowe (52 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Morrisville Stowe State Airport (USW00054771), 5.9 mi NE of the city center, 732 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Burlington Intl Airport (USW00014742), 23 mi W of the city center, 330 ft (390 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 19 mi SSE of the city center, 1,126 ft (406 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Edward F Knapp State Arpt (726145-94705), 19 mi SSE of the city center, 1,105 ft (385 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).