Morgantown, WV weather in October
In October, Morgantown sees highs around 66°F and lows around 45°F: mild, with frequent rain. There are about 11 days with rain. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 66°F
- Normal low
- 45°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:16 am / 7:02 pm | 7:47 am / 6:19 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 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 am49°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm59°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Morgantown Hart Fld (2 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 45% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 47%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 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 snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 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 3.1 in; a dry October brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202007: average high 72°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 61°F
- Wettest October2012: 5.8 in
- Driest October1992: 1.2 in
- Highest reading91°F (October 3, 2019)
- Lowest reading22°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 | 77°F | 66°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 45°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 14 | 7 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Richmond, VA197 mi · high 71°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Washington, DC164 mi · high 69°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Buffalo, NY232 mi · high 60°F · 14 wet days
How Morgantown ranks in October
- Normal high236th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days323rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days99th most of 340
What to pack for Morgantown in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 24; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 11. All frost dates for Morgantown.
Heating and cooling
October has 318 heating degree days and 18 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Morgantown in October?
The normal high is 66°F and the normal low is 45°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 22°F (October 20, 1992).
Does it rain a lot in Morgantown in October?
About 11 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 2012 (5.8 in); the driest was in 1992 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Morgantown in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.2 in.
Is October a good time to visit Morgantown?
October ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Morgantown (63 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Morgantown Hart Fld (USW00013736), 2.3 mi ENE of the city center, 1,240 ft (352 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Lake Lynn (USC00465002), 8.2 mi NE of the city center, 900 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Grays Landing (USC00363451), 11 mi N of the city center, 800 ft (88 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Airport (USW00014762), 50 mi N of the city center, 1,248 ft (360 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mgtn Rgnl-W L B Hart Fd Airport (724176-13736), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 1,226 ft (338 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.