Vernon Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Vernon

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
10.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
-0.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
4.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
55 mm
Avg Humidity
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77%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+0.9°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Vernon October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Vernon, with average highs near 10°C and lows around -0.2°C (mean 4.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 55 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

Vernon October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Vernon. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Vernon was 2022 — when the month averaged 9.6°C — while the coldest was 2019 at 2.1°C. Typical October days reach 10°C with nights near -0.2°C. The long-term October temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp3.6°C→5.9°C+2.3°C
Max Temp8.5°C→11.0°C+2.5°C
Min Temp-1.2°C→0.7°C+1.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

2.0°C–4.0°C11 yr (24%)
4.0°C–6.0°C24 yr (53%)
6.0°C–8.0°C8 yr (18%)
8.0°C–10.0°C2 yr (4%)

Vernon October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Vernon, averaging 55 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2016 with 112 mm, while the driest was 1987 at 12 mm.

Vernon October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Vernon during October averages 77%. The most humid October was 2016 at 87%, and the least humid was 1987 at 60%.

Vernon October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 2.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Vernon. The sunniest October was 2002 at 2.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1997, 2007 and 2020 at 1.7.

Vernon October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Vernon during October is 0.3 m/s. The windiest Octobers were 1986 and 1987 at 0.4 m/s, while the calmest were 2003, 2014 and 2020, among others at 0.2 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Vernon

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How October Ranks in Vernon

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Vernon Weather by Month

Vernon October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp5.2°C4.5°C4.7°C5.0°C5.6°C+0.4°C
Avg High10.6°C9.6°C9.7°C9.9°C10.6°C0°C
Avg Low-0.3°C-0.7°C-0.3°C0.1°C0.6°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain43 mm48 mm59 mm60 mm66 mm+22 mm

Extreme October Records in Vernon

🔥Warmest October26.5°C1992
🧊Coldest October-18.2°C1984
🌧️Wettest October112 mm2016
🏜️Driest October12 mm1987
🌬️Windiest October0.4 m/s1986

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Vernon have risen by about 2.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of -18.2°C (1984) to a record high of 26.5°C (1992).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 55 mm, with a wettest year of 112 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Vernon?

A good time to visit Vernon

October is a good time to visit Vernon, with days averaging 10°C and nights around -0.2°C (mean 4.9°C, close to Vernon's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Vernon'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 →

Vernon Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Vernon, with average highs near 10°C and lows around -0.2°C (mean 4.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 55 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 55 mm of rainfall in Vernon, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 112 mm (2016), and the driest just 12 mm (1987). Humidity sits around 77% and average wind speed is 0.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.1 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 2.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 8.5°C to 11°C and overnight lows from -1.2°C to 0.7°C over the same span.
October Weather in Vernon, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20258.7°C3.9°C-0.9°C19.1°C-4.3°C61 mm83%0.3 m/s2
20249.9°C5.1°C0.4°C20.3°C-4.0°C87 mm84%0.3 m/s1.9
202312.2°C6.8°C1.4°C23.5°C-8.0°C41 mm72%0.3 m/s2.3
2022 🔥15.6°C9.6°C3.5°C25.9°C-2.6°C35 mm70%0.3 m/s2.6
20218.6°C4.0°C-0.7°C17.4°C-7.7°C74 mm83%0.3 m/s2
20208.5°C4.2°C-0.2°C23.0°C-15.0°C95 mm85%0.2 m/s1.7
2019 ❄️6.7°C2.1°C-2.4°C13.4°C-9.5°C53 mm80%0.3 m/s2
20189.4°C4.3°C-0.7°C15.8°C-4.9°C53 mm82%0.3 m/s2.3
20179.2°C4.2°C-0.9°C17.7°C-5.4°C56 mm77%0.3 m/s1.9
2016 🌧️8.2°C4.2°C0.2°C15.2°C-4.3°C112 mm87%0.3 m/s1.8
201512.9°C7.4°C1.9°C21.9°C-3.3°C64 mm78%0.3 m/s2.1
201411.8°C7.1°C2.4°C19.9°C-3.8°C86 mm83%0.2 m/s1.8
201310.0°C4.6°C-0.7°C17.2°C-5.6°C13 mm74%0.3 m/s2.4
20129.5°C4.9°C0.2°C22.0°C-5.7°C75 mm75%0.3 m/s2.1
20119.2°C4.7°C0.2°C15.6°C-4.9°C62 mm81%0.3 m/s1.9
201012.0°C6.3°C0.5°C23.7°C-3.3°C26 mm77%0.3 m/s2.3
20096.7°C2.3°C-2.2°C16.8°C-8.2°C89 mm78%0.3 m/s1.9
20089.5°C4.5°C-0.4°C26.3°C-4.1°C52 mm73%0.3 m/s2.2
20078.6°C4.1°C-0.4°C15.2°C-4.7°C71 mm83%0.3 m/s1.7
200611.2°C5.5°C-0.2°C19.3°C-8.9°C28 mm67%0.3 m/s2.4
20059.8°C5.2°C0.6°C16.6°C-2.9°C75 mm84%0.3 m/s1.8
20049.8°C4.9°C0.1°C21.7°C-5.2°C61 mm80%0.3 m/s2.1
200312.7°C7.2°C1.8°C25.5°C-7.9°C86 mm71%0.2 m/s2
200210.8°C5.0°C-0.8°C17.5°C-8.7°C14 mm66%0.3 m/s2.7
20017.9°C3.3°C-1.3°C16.9°C-5.4°C72 mm80%0.3 m/s1.8
200010.4°C5.1°C-0.3°C17.6°C-4.2°C45 mm75%0.3 m/s2.1
199910.2°C4.6°C-0.9°C17.5°C-4.4°C58 mm73%0.3 m/s2.2
199811.1°C5.5°C0.0°C21.2°C-3.6°C50 mm77%0.3 m/s1.9
19978.1°C3.7°C-0.6°C17.2°C-4.7°C64 mm85%0.2 m/s1.7
19968.2°C3.4°C-1.4°C20.2°C-9.2°C48 mm78%0.3 m/s2
19958.1°C3.7°C-0.8°C12.5°C-9.2°C69 mm81%0.2 m/s2.2
199410.3°C4.7°C-0.8°C18.1°C-3.9°C43 mm71%0.3 m/s2.3
199312.4°C6.6°C0.8°C23.8°C-3.8°C37 mm71%0.3 m/s2.2
199210.3°C5.1°C-0.1°C26.5°C-7.8°C38 mm74%0.3 m/s1.9
199110.5°C4.4°C-1.7°C24.0°C-14.0°C15 mm64%0.3 m/s2.5
19907.2°C2.9°C-1.5°C12.8°C-4.0°C61 mm81%0.2 m/s2
198910.5°C5.2°C0.0°C18.6°C-5.3°C40 mm76%0.3 m/s2.1
198814.1°C8.2°C2.3°C24.3°C-5.5°C36 mm71%0.3 m/s2
198713.9°C7.2°C0.4°C26.1°C-3.5°C12 mm60%0.4 m/s2.6
198614.1°C7.6°C1.1°C20.5°C-3.8°C16 mm71%0.4 m/s2.5
19856.9°C2.7°C-1.5°C13.8°C-6.8°C98 mm84%0.2 m/s1.8
19847.7°C2.7°C-2.4°C21.7°C-18.2°C48 mm73%0.2 m/s1.8
19839.6°C4.3°C-0.9°C15.3°C-4.1°C34 mm77%0.3 m/s—
19829.9°C4.7°C-0.4°C19.3°C-6.1°C35 mm77%0.2 m/s—
19818.6°C3.8°C-0.9°C15.2°C-4.6°C69 mm81%0.3 m/s—

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

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Vernon October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Vernon in October?▼

The average high in October is around 10°C with lows near -0.2°C (mean 4.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Vernon in October?▼

October averages 55 mm of rainfall in Vernon, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 112 mm in 2016.

What was the hottest October on record in Vernon?▼

The hottest October reached 26.5°C in 1992. The coldest dipped to -18.2°C in 1984.

Has October in Vernon 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 2.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 8.5°C to 11°C and overnight lows from -1.2°C to 0.7°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Vernon?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Vernon and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 10°C daytime highs and -0.2°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Vernon?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Vernon, averaging 4.9°C.

What should I pack for Vernon in October?▼

For October in Vernon, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 10°C and lows of -0.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Vernon humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 77% — quite humid.

How windy is Vernon in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 0.3 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 0.4 m/s (1986).

Which October had the most rainfall in Vernon?▼

The wettest October on record was 2016 with 112 mm. On average, October sees 55 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 Vernon 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.