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, Washington, snow does not fall in April through October and December. In Seattle in October, during 7.2 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Spokane - October »
  In Spokane, in October, during 12.9 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Spokane, in October, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Tacoma - October »
  In Tacoma, during October, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. On the first day of October in Tacoma, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:48 pm.
• Vancouver - October »
  In Vancouver during October, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation. On the first day of October in Vancouver, Washington, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:50 pm.
• Bellevue - October »
  In Bellevue, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. October introduces the crisp air of Fall in Bellevue with a significant drop in temperatures from September.
• Kent - October »
  In Kent in October, during 15.6 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kent snow does not fall in April through October.
• Everett - October »
  In Everett in October, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. October in Everett, Washington reveals full-blown autumn conditions, with falling temperatures and substantial increases in rainfall.
• Renton - October »
  In Renton, Washington, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of October, in Renton, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:52 pm PDT.
• Federal Way - October »
  On the first day of October in Federal Way sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. In Federal Way in October, during 15.5 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Yakima - October »
  Yakima's weather experiences a significant temperature drop with the arrival of October, falling from a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C). In Yakima, snow does not fall in April through August and October.
• Kirkland - October »
  In Kirkland during October, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. In Kirkland snow does not fall in May through October.
• Bellingham - October »
  In Bellingham in October, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. October marks a period of transition from the mild weather of September to the typical cool and damp conditions characteristic of late fall in Bellingham.