Weather in Raleigh in October
In an average October, Raleigh sees a daily high around 72°F and a low around 53°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 72°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 63°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 53°F |
| Typical low range | 42°F to 64°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
2019-10-03
Lowest
48°F
1982-10-24
Low
Highest
76°F
2017-10-10
Lowest
28°F
2001-10-29
Feels-like
Highest
123°F
2019-10-03
Lowest
21°F
2013-10-26
Humidity
Highest
23.7 g/m³
2017-10-10
Lowest
3.1 g/m³
1987-10-22
Wind
Highest
27 mph
2016-10-08
Lowest
3 mph
2004-10-27
Gust
Highest
59 mph
1982-10-25
Lowest
8 mph
2003-10-01
Precip
Wettest
6.62 in
2002
Driest
0.04 in
2000
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