Pine Creek Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Pine Creek

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
39.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
24.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
32.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
37 mm
Avg Humidity
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42%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+4.4°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Pine Creek October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Pine Creek, with average highs near 39.1°C and lows around 24.8°C (mean 32°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 37 mm of rainfall and 42% relative humidity across the period.

Pine Creek October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Pine Creek. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Pine Creek was 1987 — when the month averaged 33.5°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 29.7°C. Typical October days reach 39.1°C with nights near 24.8°C. The long-term October temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp31.2°C→32.5°C+1.3°C
Max Temp38.7°C→39.2°C+0.5°C
Min Temp23.7°C→25.8°C+2.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

29.0°C–30.3°C2 yr (4%)
30.3°C–31.5°C8 yr (18%)
31.5°C–32.8°C27 yr (60%)
32.8°C–34.0°C8 yr (18%)

Pine Creek October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the drier months in Pine Creek, averaging 37 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2010 with 149 mm, while the driest was 1982 at 0 mm.

Pine Creek October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Pine Creek during October averages 42%. The most humid October was 2010 at 58%, and the least humid was 1982 at 30%.

Pine Creek October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 6.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Pine Creek. The sunniest October was 2014 at 7.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2000, 2010 and 2022, among others at 6.3.

Pine Creek October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Pine Creek during October is 2.7 m/s. The windiest October was 2006 at 3.4 m/s, while the calmest was 1999 at 2.1 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Pine Creek

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Mild
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
🌆
Warm
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How October Ranks in Pine Creek

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Pine Creek Weather by Month

Pine Creek October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp31.8°C31.7°C32.1°C31.9°C32.3°C+0.5°C
Avg High39.2°C38.8°C39.4°C39.0°C39.0°C-0.2°C
Avg Low24.5°C24.5°C24.7°C24.7°C25.7°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain29 mm46 mm29 mm33 mm54 mm+26 mm

Extreme October Records in Pine Creek

🔥Warmest October44.1°C2002
🧊Coldest October15.0°C1982
🌧️Wettest October149 mm2010
🏜️Driest October0 mm1982
🌬️Windiest October3.4 m/s2006

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Pine Creek have risen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of 15°C (1982) to a record high of 44.1°C (2002).

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Rainfall in October is one of the drier months, averaging 37 mm, with a wettest year of 149 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Pine Creek?

A good time to visit Pine Creek

October is a good time to visit Pine Creek, with days averaging 39.1°C and nights around 24.8°C (mean 32°C, warmer than Pine Creek's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. June and July are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Pine Creek's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Pine Creek Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Pine Creek, with average highs near 39.1°C and lows around 24.8°C (mean 32°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 37 mm of rainfall and 42% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 37 mm of rainfall in Pine Creek, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 149 mm (2010), and the driest just 0 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 42% and average wind speed is 2.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.8 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How October has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 38.7°C to 39.2°C and overnight lows from 23.7°C to 25.8°C over the same span.
October Weather in Pine Creek, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202539.1°C32.2°C25.3°C41.6°C19.8°C53 mm48%2.4 m/s6.6
202439.7°C32.9°C26.1°C42.3°C21.1°C77 mm43%2.5 m/s6.7
202340.3°C32.8°C25.4°C42.4°C22.3°C10 mm34%2.7 m/s7.1
202238.3°C31.9°C25.5°C41.9°C22.6°C55 mm51%2.2 m/s6.3
202138.7°C32.7°C26.8°C41.8°C25.2°C63 mm49%2.2 m/s6.4
202038.0°C31.5°C25.1°C41.0°C22.5°C69 mm49%2.4 m/s6.6
201940.2°C32.0°C23.9°C44.0°C20.0°C3 mm34%3 m/s7.2
201839.8°C32.6°C25.5°C42.9°C19.1°C21 mm41%2.6 m/s6.9
201739.9°C33.3°C26.6°C41.7°C22.9°C25 mm42%2.6 m/s6.8
201638.9°C31.9°C25.0°C42.2°C19.3°C16 mm39%2.9 m/s6.7
201539.2°C31.6°C24.0°C41.5°C20.4°C3 mm37%3.2 m/s6.9
201439.9°C31.8°C23.6°C42.2°C19.4°C4 mm33%3.2 m/s7.5
201339.5°C32.4°C25.3°C42.0°C21.7°C22 mm41%2.6 m/s6.6
201239.1°C31.7°C24.4°C42.0°C17.8°C8 mm39%2.8 m/s7
201138.4°C31.8°C25.1°C40.4°C21.6°C78 mm48%2.3 m/s6.7
2010 ❄️ 🌧️35.5°C29.7°C23.8°C40.3°C19.4°C149 mm58%2.7 m/s6.3
200939.2°C31.6°C24.0°C41.2°C18.1°C10 mm33%3 m/s7.3
200840.2°C32.5°C24.9°C41.7°C22.5°C15 mm38%3.1 m/s7.1
200739.0°C32.0°C24.9°C40.9°C18.9°C27 mm41%2.5 m/s6.9
200638.9°C30.9°C22.9°C40.9°C18.3°C0 mm36%3.4 m/s7.2
200539.7°C32.9°C26.1°C42.0°C22.8°C43 mm44%2.3 m/s6.6
200440.5°C32.9°C25.3°C42.7°C21.6°C9 mm37%2.8 m/s6.9
200339.8°C32.3°C24.7°C43.4°C19.5°C22 mm36%2.5 m/s7
200241.1°C33.2°C25.2°C44.1°C19.7°C8 mm36%2.6 m/s7.2
200138.6°C31.9°C25.2°C41.3°C22.5°C57 mm48%2.2 m/s6.5
200037.4°C30.5°C23.7°C41.1°C15.8°C97 mm50%2.4 m/s6.3
199937.0°C30.9°C24.8°C40.5°C22.4°C111 mm52%2.1 m/s6.3
199838.5°C32.2°C25.9°C41.4°C23.8°C91 mm51%2.4 m/s6.4
199737.9°C30.9°C23.9°C39.9°C21.6°C49 mm46%2.3 m/s6.8
199638.9°C31.9°C24.8°C41.3°C20.3°C35 mm42%2.9 m/s6.8
199537.8°C31.1°C24.3°C41.6°C20.4°C53 mm45%2.5 m/s6.3
199439.3°C31.5°C23.7°C41.4°C19.8°C26 mm38%2.8 m/s7.4
199339.6°C32.2°C24.8°C41.7°C19.8°C15 mm38%2.8 m/s6.9
199238.5°C31.4°C24.3°C41.0°C18.7°C52 mm41%2.8 m/s6.5
199140.3°C32.1°C23.8°C42.8°C20.1°C18 mm34%3 m/s7.3
199040.1°C32.5°C24.8°C42.1°C21.3°C9 mm37%2.7 m/s7.3
198939.2°C32.4°C25.6°C41.4°C23.2°C37 mm46%2.4 m/s6.6
198840.7°C33.2°C25.8°C42.7°C22.9°C30 mm41%2.8 m/s6.7
1987 🔥41.1°C33.5°C25.8°C43.0°C22.9°C22 mm36%2.5 m/s7.4
198638.1°C31.4°C24.6°C40.6°C22.9°C51 mm53%2.5 m/s7
198538.9°C31.5°C24.1°C41.3°C20.5°C14 mm42%2.9 m/s7.2
198439.5°C31.9°C24.3°C43.0°C19.9°C17 mm37%3 m/s7
198337.8°C31.5°C25.3°C40.6°C22.2°C56 mm48%2.2 m/s—
198238.9°C30.0°C21.1°C41.4°C15.0°C0 mm30%3.1 m/s—
198138.2°C31.1°C23.9°C42.0°C18.4°C31 mm43%2.8 m/s—

Actual recorded October data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Pine Creek October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Pine Creek in October?▼

The average high in October is around 39.1°C with lows near 24.8°C (mean 32°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Pine Creek in October?▼

October averages 37 mm of rainfall in Pine Creek, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 149 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest October on record in Pine Creek?▼

The hottest October reached 44.1°C in 2002. The coldest dipped to 15°C in 1982.

Has October in Pine Creek gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 38.7°C to 39.2°C and overnight lows from 23.7°C to 25.8°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Pine Creek?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Pine Creek and one of the drier months, so plan for around 39.1°C daytime highs and 24.8°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Pine Creek?▼

Not quite — October is the 12th coolest month in Pine Creek, averaging 32°C.

What should I pack for Pine Creek in October?▼

For October in Pine Creek, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 39.1°C and lows of 24.8°C.

Is Pine Creek humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 42% — relatively dry.

How windy is Pine Creek in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 2.7 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 3.4 m/s (2006).

Which October had the most rainfall in Pine Creek?▼

The wettest October on record was 2010 with 149 mm. On average, October sees 37 mm.

Where does this October weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Pine Creek behaves each October, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for October specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.