Hinton Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Hinton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
7.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
-2.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
2.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
35 mm
Avg Humidity
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77%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+0.6°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Hinton October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Hinton, with average highs near 7.6°C and lows around -2.6°C (mean 2.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 35 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

Hinton October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Hinton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Hinton was 2022 — when the month averaged 7.9°C — while the coldest was 1991 at -1.9°C. Typical October days reach 7.6°C with nights near -2.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp1.4°C→4.2°C+2.8°C
Max Temp6.0°C→9.6°C+3.6°C
Min Temp-3.3°C→-1.2°C+2.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-2.0°C–0.5°C8 yr (18%)
0.5°C–3.0°C18 yr (40%)
3.0°C–5.5°C16 yr (36%)
5.5°C–8.0°C3 yr (7%)

Hinton October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the drier months in Hinton, averaging 35 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 1991 with 92 mm, while the driest was 1987 at 11 mm.

Hinton October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Hinton during October averages 77%. The most humid October was 2016 at 87%, and the least humid was 2008 at 65%.

Hinton October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Hinton. The sunniest October was 2022 at 2.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2009 at 1.5.

Hinton October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Hinton during October is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Octobers were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.1 m/s, while the calmest was 1995 at 0 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Hinton

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How October Ranks in Hinton

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Hinton Weather by Month

Hinton October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.8°C1.7°C2.3°C2.6°C3.5°C+0.7°C
Avg High7.9°C6.8°C7.3°C7.6°C8.8°C+0.9°C
Avg Low-2.3°C-3.4°C-2.8°C-2.5°C-1.8°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain31 mm40 mm38 mm35 mm28 mm-3 mm

Extreme October Records in Hinton

🔥Warmest October25.4°C2003
🧊Coldest October-27.9°C1984
🌧️Wettest October92 mm1991
🏜️Driest October11 mm1987
🌬️Windiest October0.1 m/s1981

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Hinton have risen by about 2.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of -27.9°C (1984) to a record high of 25.4°C (2003).

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Rainfall in October is one of the drier months, averaging 35 mm, with a wettest year of 92 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Hinton?

A good time to visit Hinton

October is a good time to visit Hinton, with days averaging 7.6°C and nights around -2.6°C (mean 2.5°C, close to Hinton's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Hinton'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 →

Hinton Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Hinton, with average highs near 7.6°C and lows around -2.6°C (mean 2.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 35 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 35 mm of rainfall in Hinton, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 92 mm (1991), and the driest just 11 mm (1987). Humidity sits around 77% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2 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 2.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 6°C to 9.6°C and overnight lows from -3.3°C to -1.2°C over the same span.
October Weather in Hinton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20258.5°C3.1°C-2.2°C18.9°C-7.6°C31 mm76%0.1 m/s2.1
20248.1°C3.2°C-1.7°C19.0°C-7.5°C43 mm79%0.1 m/s1.9
20239.5°C3.9°C-1.7°C21.6°C-14.2°C16 mm75%0.1 m/s2.2
2022 🔥13.8°C7.9°C1.9°C23.2°C-5.6°C17 mm67%0.1 m/s2.4
20218.0°C2.7°C-2.5°C14.5°C-7.4°C18 mm75%0.1 m/s2.2
20204.7°C0.0°C-4.7°C22.2°C-18.4°C42 mm79%0.1 m/s1.7
20194.5°C0.1°C-4.4°C11.8°C-15.6°C40 mm80%0.1 m/s1.9
20187.0°C1.9°C-3.2°C16.4°C-10.8°C29 mm80%0.1 m/s2
20176.6°C1.9°C-2.8°C20.6°C-8.2°C51 mm78%0.1 m/s1.8
20165.3°C0.7°C-4.0°C10.8°C-11.1°C51 mm87%0.1 m/s1.7
201510.4°C4.8°C-0.7°C21.1°C-5.3°C35 mm75%0.1 m/s2.2
20149.5°C4.5°C-0.6°C18.3°C-8.6°C38 mm79%0.1 m/s2
20139.1°C3.8°C-1.5°C16.8°C-8.1°C23 mm76%0.1 m/s2.1
20124.9°C0.1°C-4.6°C18.5°C-11.8°C41 mm78%0.1 m/s1.7
20118.3°C3.0°C-2.3°C15.3°C-5.0°C16 mm71%0.1 m/s2
201010.3°C4.7°C-0.9°C20.7°C-5.9°C23 mm78%0.1 m/s2.2
20092.8°C-1.3°C-5.3°C10.5°C-13.0°C58 mm81%0.1 m/s1.5
20089.3°C3.7°C-1.9°C25.3°C-7.4°C12 mm65%0.1 m/s2.2
20078.7°C3.5°C-1.7°C17.0°C-4.4°C23 mm72%0.1 m/s1.9
20066.9°C1.7°C-3.4°C15.8°C-18.3°C49 mm76%0.1 m/s2.2
20058.0°C2.9°C-2.3°C15.1°C-5.3°C30 mm82%0.1 m/s2.1
20046.3°C1.5°C-3.4°C17.4°C-11.3°C47 mm85%0.1 m/s1.9
200310.1°C4.4°C-1.2°C25.4°C-19.2°C67 mm72%0.1 m/s2
20026.5°C1.5°C-3.5°C13.5°C-14.0°C38 mm76%0.1 m/s2
20016.6°C1.6°C-3.5°C16.9°C-9.1°C24 mm69%0.1 m/s2.1
20008.3°C3.2°C-2.0°C15.2°C-8.3°C28 mm80%0.1 m/s1.9
19998.5°C3.0°C-2.4°C17.1°C-7.9°C20 mm67%0.1 m/s2.1
19989.4°C4.2°C-1.1°C19.0°C-5.1°C62 mm80%0.1 m/s1.8
19975.4°C1.1°C-3.3°C12.9°C-8.5°C39 mm82%0.1 m/s1.8
19966.1°C1.0°C-4.2°C18.3°C-16.2°C30 mm77%0.1 m/s2
19956.3°C1.6°C-3.1°C11.4°C-9.7°C31 mm75%0 m/s1.9
19947.6°C2.5°C-2.7°C18.0°C-5.4°C29 mm74%0.1 m/s1.9
19939.6°C3.8°C-2.0°C20.2°C-7.2°C25 mm76%0.1 m/s2
19927.2°C2.1°C-2.9°C23.5°C-10.2°C22 mm75%0.1 m/s1.8
1991 ❄️ 🌧️4.0°C-1.9°C-7.8°C21.7°C-26.4°C92 mm83%0.1 m/s2.1
19904.1°C0.0°C-4.0°C12.1°C-7.9°C50 mm76%0.1 m/s2.2
19897.7°C2.5°C-2.7°C15.9°C-8.1°C35 mm81%0.1 m/s2.2
198811.5°C5.6°C-0.3°C22.3°C-10.3°C13 mm70%0.1 m/s2.1
198710.4°C4.7°C-1.1°C23.3°C-6.1°C11 mm66%0.1 m/s2.1
198611.2°C5.5°C-0.3°C18.6°C-9.8°C20 mm80%0.1 m/s2.2
19854.3°C0.3°C-3.7°C12.1°C-8.7°C40 mm78%0.1 m/s1.9
19843.3°C-1.0°C-5.3°C20.0°C-27.9°C40 mm80%0.1 m/s1.8
19837.4°C2.2°C-3.0°C17.7°C-6.8°C46 mm80%0.1 m/s—
19827.8°C2.7°C-2.4°C18.5°C-10.8°C47 mm82%0.1 m/s—
19817.2°C2.6°C-2.0°C13.6°C-5.6°C29 mm79%0.1 m/s—

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

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Hinton October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Hinton in October?▼

The average high in October is around 7.6°C with lows near -2.6°C (mean 2.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Hinton in October?▼

October averages 35 mm of rainfall in Hinton, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 92 mm in 1991.

What was the hottest October on record in Hinton?▼

The hottest October reached 25.4°C in 2003. The coldest dipped to -27.9°C in 1984.

Has October in Hinton 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 2.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 6°C to 9.6°C and overnight lows from -3.3°C to -1.2°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Hinton?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Hinton and one of the drier months, so plan for around 7.6°C daytime highs and -2.6°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Hinton?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Hinton, averaging 2.5°C.

What should I pack for Hinton in October?▼

For October in Hinton, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 7.6°C and lows of -2.6°C.

Is Hinton humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 77% — quite humid.

How windy is Hinton in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 0.1 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 0.1 m/s (1981).

Which October had the most rainfall in Hinton?▼

The wettest October on record was 1991 with 92 mm. On average, October sees 35 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 Hinton 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.