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 high | 68°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 58°F to 78°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 39°F to 61°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
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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