Suffolk, VA weather in October
Expect mild weather with some rain in Suffolk in October, with highs near 71°F and lows near 52°F. Rain falls on about 8 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 71°F
- Normal low
- 52°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 3
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 75°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:01 am / 6:50 pm | 7:29 am / 6:10 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 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 am57°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 am63°Fdew point 54°F
- Noon68°Fdew point 53°F
- 3 pm69°Fdew point 52°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 54°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Langley AFB (28 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more3 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 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 in October
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry October brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202007: average high 78°F
- Coolest October1992: average high 68°F
- Wettest October2016: 11.5 in
- Driest October2000: 0.02 in
- Highest reading93°F (October 3, 2019)
- Lowest reading33°F (October 30, 2008)
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 | 80°F | 71°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 52°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 16 | 10 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.2 h |
Highs change by -9°F from September and -10°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Wilmington, NC189 mi · high 76°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Frederick, MD191 mi · high 65°F · 9 wet days
How Suffolk ranks in October
- Normal high196th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days219th driest of 378
- Comfortable days44th most of 340
What to pack for Suffolk in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
October has 167 heating degree days and 43 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Suffolk in October?
The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 52°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 93°F (most recently on October 3, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Suffolk in October?
About 8 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (11.5 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.02 in).
Is October a good time to visit Suffolk?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Suffolk (67 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Suffolk Lake Kilby (USC00448192), 1.0 mi W of the city center, 22 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Langley AFB (USW00013702), 28 mi NNE of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Norfolk NAS (723085-13750), 22 mi NE of the city center, 17 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.