Fayetteville, WV weather in October
Expect cool weather with some rain in Fayetteville in October, with highs near 65°F and lows near 41°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:20 am / 7:07 pm | 7:49 am / 6:26 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 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 am48°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon59°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (19 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 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 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 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 2.9 in; a dry October brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.5 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 72°F
- Coolest October2006: average high 59°F
- Wettest October2002: 5.5 in
- Driest October1992: 0.9 in
- Highest reading89°F (October 1, 2019)
- Lowest reading16°F (October 20, 1992)
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 | 76°F | 65°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 41°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 15 | 5 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -11°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Greensboro, NC155 mi · high 71°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Raleigh, NC208 mi · high 73°F · 6 wet days
How Fayetteville ranks in October
- Normal high248th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days238th driest of 378
- Comfortable days72nd most of 340
What to pack for Fayetteville in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 19; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 6. All frost dates for Fayetteville.
Heating and cooling
October has 375 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fayetteville in October?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 16°F (October 20, 1992).
Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2002 (5.5 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Fayetteville in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.5 in.
Is October a good time to visit Fayetteville?
October ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (65 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Summersville Lake (USC00468614), 16 mi NE of the city center, 1,768 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and frost dates: Oak Hill (USC00466591), 6.2 mi SSW of the city center, 2,040 ft (225 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Beckley Va Hospital (USC00460580), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 2,330 ft (515 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (USW00003872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,514 ft (699 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Raleigh County Memorial Airport (724120-03872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,494 ft (679 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.