October weather forecast
Washington, USA

October marks a deeper plunge into autumn, characterized by falling leaves and increasingly crisp air. In the western urban centers of Bellingham and Olympia, average low temperatures reach about 45°F (7.2°C), while in eastern cities like Walla and Wenatchee, nighttime lows range from 40°F (4.4°C) to 45°F (7.2°C).

This month experiences a substantial increase in cloud cover and precipitation. Western Washington generally receives around 3" (76mm) of rain, significantly more than the preceding months. Eastern Washington follows a similar trend, although with slightly lower figures, often less than 1.5" (38mm). Wind speeds are moderate, fluctuating between 5 to 15mph (24.1km/h) (8.05 to 15mph (24.1km/h)), occasionally gusting higher during storm events.

October stands in stark contrast to September, with temperatures dropping noticeably and rain becoming more frequent. It serves as a precursor to the wet and chilly conditions that will dominate November. While the tourist season wanes, this month offers the opportunity to witness the vivid fall foliage, especially in the mountainous regions. November will continue the downward trend in temperatures and bring more frequent bouts of rain and cloud cover, signaling the imminent arrival of winter.

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• Seattle - October »
  In Seattle during October, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. On the first day of October in Seattle sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:49 pm.
• Spokane - October »
  In Spokane, in October, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Spokane, during October, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.
• Tacoma - October »
  In Tacoma during October, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. In Tacoma, snow does not fall in April through October.
• Vancouver - October »
  In Vancouver, during October, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation. In Vancouver, during October, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.
• Bellevue - October »
  On the first day of October in Bellevue, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. In Bellevue, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kent - October »
  January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kent. On the first day of October in Kent, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:49 pm.
• Everett - October »
  October in Everett, Washington reveals full-blown autumn conditions, with falling temperatures and substantial increases in rainfall. In Everett, in October, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Renton - October »
  In Renton, Washington, during October, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. On the first day of October in Renton, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:48 pm.
• Federal Way - October »
  On the first day of October in Federal Way sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. In Federal Way in October, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Yakima - October »
  In Yakima during October, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. The onset of October in Yakima brings a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C).
• Kirkland - October »
  On the first day of October in Kirkland sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. In Kirkland in October, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Bellingham - October »
  In Bellingham during October, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. October marks a gentle change in average high-temperature in Bellingham, Washington, declining from September's enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C) to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C).