Leavenworth, WA weather in October
Expect cool weather with some rain in Leavenworth in October, with highs near 62°F and lows near 33°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:01 am / 6:42 pm | 7:45 am / 5:47 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 am44°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm50°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wenatchee Pangborn Airport (26 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 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 snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 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 2.4 in; a dry October brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 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, 1991-20202006: average high 69°F
- Coolest October2019: average high 57°F
- Wettest October1997: 5.0 in
- Driest October2002: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading91°F (October 4, 2006)
- Lowest reading11°F (October 31, 2002)
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 | 78°F | 62°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 33°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 9 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 13 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 10.8 h | 9.3 h |
Highs change by -16°F from September and -18°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Drier: Bend, OR246 mi · high 63°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Port Angeles, WA133 mi · high 57°F · 14 wet days
How Leavenworth ranks in October
- Normal high298th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 9 in Washington
- Wet days242nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days128th most of 340
What to pack for Leavenworth in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 62°F
- Layers – afternoons near 62°F but nights near 33°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
October has 540 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 Leavenworth in October?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 11°F (October 31, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Leavenworth in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.4 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (5.0 in); the driest was in 2002, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Leavenworth in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.3 in.
Is October a good time to visit Leavenworth?
October ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Leavenworth (62 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Leavenworth 3 S (USC00454572), 2.7 mi SSW of the city center, 1,128 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Wenatchee (USC00459074), 20 mi SE of the city center, 626 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Wenatchee Pangborn Airport (USW00094239), 26 mi ESE of the city center, 1,229 ft (58 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pangborn Memorial Airport (727825-94239), 26 mi ESE of the city center, 1,239 ft (68 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).