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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Washington in October

In an average October, Washington sees a daily high around 68°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high68°F
Typical high range58°F to 78°F
Average low50°F
Typical low range39°F to 61°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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 96°F 2019-10-02
Lowest 41°F 2002-10-30

Low

Highest 74°F 1986-10-04
Lowest 29°F 1988-10-31

Feels-like

Highest 120°F 2019-10-02
Lowest 21°F 1992-10-20

Humidity

Highest 22.1 g/m³ 2017-10-09
Lowest 3.4 g/m³ 1985-10-29

Wind

Highest 27 mph 2012-10-29
Lowest 3 mph 2023-10-03

Gust

Highest 60 mph 2012-10-30
Lowest 7 mph 1982-10-28

Precip

Wettest 8.06 in 2005
Driest 0.21 in 2000

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