Weather in Washington, District of Columbia, United States in October
In an average October, Washington sees a daily high around 68°F and a low around 48°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 68°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 58°F to 78°F |
| Average low | 48°F |
| Typical low range | 39°F to 58°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
96°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
40°F
2011-10-29
Low
Highest
71°F
2017-10-09
Lowest
29°F
1992-10-20
Feels-like
Highest
112°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
19°F
2013-10-26
Humidity
Highest
20.7 g/m³
2017-10-09
Lowest
3.9 g/m³
1985-10-29
Wind
Highest
38 mph
2012-10-29
Lowest
5 mph
2007-10-05
Precip
Wettest
8.29 in
2012
Driest
0.19 in
2000
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