Spokane, WA weather in October
Expect cool weather with some rain in Spokane in October, with highs near 58°F and lows near 38°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:48 am / 6:29 pm | 7:32 am / 5:34 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 am41°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm51°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Spokane Felts Fld (5 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 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 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 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 1.4 in; a dry October brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.5 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202015: average high 65°F
- Coolest October2019: average high 51°F
- Wettest October2016: 6.2 in
- Driest October2013: 0.09 in
- Highest reading86°F (October 1, 1997)
- Lowest reading7°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 | 74°F | 58°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 38°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 9 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 6 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 10.8 h | 9.3 h |
Highs change by -16°F from September and -16°F into November.
How Spokane ranks in October
- Normal high347th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days243rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days279th most of 340
What to pack for Spokane in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 15; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 30. All frost dates for Spokane.
Heating and cooling
October has 532 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Spokane in October?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 7°F (October 31, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Spokane in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (6.2 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.09 in).
Does it snow in Spokane in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.5 in.
Is October a good time to visit Spokane?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Spokane (54 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Spokane Intl Airport (USW00024157), 5.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,353 ft (483 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Spokane Felts Fld (USW00094176), 5.2 mi ENE of the city center, 1,953 ft (83 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Spokane International Airport (727850-24157), 5.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,355 ft (485 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).