Port Angeles, WA weather in October
In October, Port Angeles sees highs around 57°F and lows around 42°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 14 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 3.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 51% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 6:53 pm | 7:57 am / 5:57 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 44°F
- 9 am51°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 48°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 48°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Quillayute State Airport (53 mi away); average wind 5 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 snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 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 in October
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry October brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 4.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202014: average high 62°F
- Coolest October2019: average high 54°F
- Wettest October2003: 8.9 in
- Driest October2002: 0.9 in
- Highest reading73°F (October 2, 2020)
- Lowest reading22°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 | 66°F | 57°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 42°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 14 | 17 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 10.8 h | 9.3 h |
Highs change by -9°F from September and -8°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Leavenworth, WA133 mi · high 62°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Leavenworth, WA133 mi · high 62°F · 9 wet days
How Port Angeles ranks in October
- Normal high353rd warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days355th driest of 378
- Comfortable days313th most of 340
What to pack for Port Angeles in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 14 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 31; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 13. All frost dates for Port Angeles.
Heating and cooling
October has 491 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 Port Angeles in October?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 22°F (October 31, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Port Angeles in October?
About 14 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (9.0 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.9 in).
Is October a good time to visit Port Angeles?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Port Angeles (47 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: Port Angeles Intl Airport (USW00094266), 3.1 mi W of the city center, 288 ft (222 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Elwha RS (USC00452548), 10 mi SW of the city center, 360 ft (294 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Sequim 2 E (USC00457544), 17 mi E of the city center, 50 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Quillayute State Airport (USW00094240), 53 mi WSW of the city center, 185 ft (119 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Quillayute Airport (727970-94240), 54 mi WSW of the city center, 185 ft (119 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).