October weather forecastMount Rainier National Park, WA
October
Weather in October
October at Mount Rainier National Park introduces the fall season with a passionate display of vibrant colors. The moderate temperatures and the crisp autumn air make it an optimal time to navigate the park's trails. Interestingly, the sudden leap in snowfall to 24.1" (612mm) signifies the imminent arrival of winter. Visitors often take advantage of the lingering daylight hours to soak in the splendid display of fall. October elegantly straddles the boundary between the lingering warmth of summer and the oncoming chill of winter.Temperature
In Mount Rainier National Park, the beginning of October is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). In the month of October, Mount Rainier National Park records a consistent average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).Rainfall
In Mount Rainier National Park, in October, during 15 rainfall days, 10.43" (265mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 188.7 rainfall days, and 118.31" (3005mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Rainier National Park, in October, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 24.09" (612mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 121.5 snowfall days, and 670.91" (17041mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 10h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:51 pm PDT.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
- Average high temperature in October: 47.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (64.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 32.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (43.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.1°F).
Average rainfall in October
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
- Average rainfall in October: 10.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (20.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2").
Average rainfall days in October
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
- Average rainfall days in October: 15 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
- Average snowfall in October: 24.1"
The months with the highest snowfall are January, November and December (99.9").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.1").
Average snowfall days in October
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
- Average snowfall days in October: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (19.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
Average daylight in October
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
