Friday Harbor, WA weather in October
October in Friday Harbor: cool, with rain on most days. Highs 59°F, lows 44°F, about 15 wet days. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 2.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 46% | 53% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:11 am / 6:51 pm | 7:56 am / 5:54 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am46°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am51°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bellingham Intl Airport (28 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 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 2.3 in; a dry October brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 3.3 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, 1991-20202014: average high 62°F
- Coolest October2019: average high 55°F
- Wettest October2003: 6.8 in
- Driest October2013: 0.3 in
- Highest reading73°F (October 1, 2003)
- Lowest reading26°F (October 30, 2006)
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 | 68°F | 59°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 44°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 15 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 10.8 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -9°F from September and -8°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Vancouver, WA201 mi · high 64°F · 14 wet days
- Drier: Leavenworth, WA127 mi · high 62°F · 9 wet days
How Friday Harbor ranks in October
- Normal high339th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days366th driest of 378
- Comfortable days315th most of 340
What to pack for Friday Harbor in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 15 days
Heating and cooling
October has 426 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Friday Harbor in October?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 26°F (most recently on October 30, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Friday Harbor in October?
About 15 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (6.8 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Friday Harbor in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Friday Harbor?
October ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Friday Harbor (48 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Friday Harbor Airport (USW00094276), 0.9 mi SSW of the city center, 109 ft (51 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Olga 2 Se (USC00456096), 11 mi ENE of the city center, 80 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Bellingham Intl Airport (USW00024217), 28 mi NE of the city center, 149 ft (91 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bellingham Intl Airport (727976-24217), 28 mi NE of the city center, 151 ft (93 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).