Twin Falls Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Twin Falls

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
17.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
3.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
10.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
26 mm
Avg Humidity
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49%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+0.3°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Twin Falls October Weather Overview

October is close to Twin Falls's year-round average, with average highs near 17.1°C and lows around 3.7°C (mean 10.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 26 mm of rainfall and 49% relative humidity across the period.

Twin Falls October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is close to Twin Falls's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Twin Falls was 1988 — when the month averaged 15.3°C — while the coldest was 2019 at 6°C. Typical October days reach 17.1°C with nights near 3.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp8.3°C→11.8°C+3.5°C
Max Temp14.9°C→18.7°C+3.8°C
Min Temp1.8°C→5.1°C+3.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

6.0°C–8.5°C7 yr (16%)
8.5°C–11.0°C23 yr (51%)
11.0°C–13.5°C11 yr (24%)
13.5°C–16.0°C4 yr (9%)

Twin Falls October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Twin Falls, averaging 26 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2016 with 83 mm, while the driest was 1988 at 0 mm.

Twin Falls October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Twin Falls during October averages 49%. The most humid October was 2009 at 60%, and the least humid was 1999 at 29%.

Twin Falls October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 3.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Twin Falls. The sunniest Octobers were 1999 and 2022 at 4.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1984, 2016 and 2021 at 3.2.

Twin Falls October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Twin Falls during October is 2.6 m/s. The windiest October was 2001 at 3.3 m/s, while the calmest was 1987 at 2 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Twin Falls

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

How October Ranks in Twin Falls

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Twin Falls Weather by Month

Twin Falls October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.0°C10.2°C10.1°C10.5°C11.8°C+1.8°C
Avg High16.7°C17.0°C16.7°C17.1°C18.7°C+2°C
Avg Low3.2°C3.3°C3.4°C3.9°C5.0°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain24 mm18 mm30 mm31 mm31 mm+7 mm

Extreme October Records in Twin Falls

🔥Warmest October33.2°C2010
🧊Coldest October-9.3°C1991
🌧️Wettest October83 mm2016
🏜️Driest October0 mm1988
🌬️Windiest October3.3 m/s2001

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Twin Falls have risen by about 3.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of -9.3°C (1991) to a record high of 33.2°C (2010).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 26 mm, with a wettest year of 83 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Twin Falls?

A good time to visit Twin Falls

October is a good time to visit Twin Falls, with days averaging 17.1°C and nights around 3.7°C (mean 10.4°C, close to Twin Falls's yearly average) and low rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Twin Falls'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 →

Twin Falls Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is close to Twin Falls's year-round average, with average highs near 17.1°C and lows around 3.7°C (mean 10.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 26 mm of rainfall and 49% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 26 mm of rainfall in Twin Falls, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 83 mm (2016), and the driest just 0 mm (1988). Humidity sits around 49% and average wind speed is 2.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.7 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 3.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.9°C to 18.7°C and overnight lows from 1.8°C to 5.1°C over the same span.
October Weather in Twin Falls, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202516.9°C10.2°C3.6°C28.6°C-2.9°C37 mm55%2.6 m/s3.4
202421.4°C14.0°C6.6°C31.0°C-3.1°C11 mm37%2.4 m/s3.9
202317.8°C11.3°C4.9°C28.8°C-6.1°C37 mm57%2.2 m/s3.7
202220.0°C12.9°C5.8°C27.2°C-4.4°C18 mm39%2.3 m/s4.1
202117.2°C10.8°C4.5°C29.0°C-2.9°C71 mm55%2.9 m/s3.2
202018.9°C11.8°C4.7°C29.6°C-7.2°C12 mm39%3 m/s3.9
2019 ❄️12.6°C6.0°C-0.6°C25.8°C-9.0°C10 mm46%2.9 m/s3.7
201816.2°C10.0°C3.8°C26.8°C-4.5°C38 mm56%2.4 m/s3.5
201714.9°C8.3°C1.6°C24.1°C-3.3°C16 mm51%2.7 m/s4
2016 🌧️17.3°C11.0°C4.7°C24.6°C-0.9°C83 mm60%2.8 m/s3.2
201520.8°C14.3°C7.7°C31.3°C0.6°C23 mm52%2.4 m/s3.5
201420.4°C13.2°C5.9°C26.5°C-1.1°C6 mm46%2.8 m/s4
201315.5°C8.9°C2.3°C23.6°C-1.9°C11 mm49%2.4 m/s3.8
201217.7°C10.7°C3.7°C26.8°C-4.4°C24 mm43%2.5 m/s3.9
201117.2°C10.9°C4.6°C29.7°C-4.4°C53 mm56%2.7 m/s3.5
201018.5°C11.9°C5.4°C33.2°C-4.6°C48 mm49%2.5 m/s3.3
200913.0°C6.9°C0.9°C24.4°C-5.1°C35 mm60%2.8 m/s3.4
200816.8°C10.2°C3.6°C29.8°C-5.6°C32 mm51%2.4 m/s3.6
200715.3°C8.7°C2.1°C23.8°C-2.1°C55 mm59%2.8 m/s3.3
200615.9°C9.2°C2.6°C26.3°C-6.5°C39 mm54%2.7 m/s3.6
200517.9°C11.0°C4.1°C27.6°C-0.4°C19 mm50%2.4 m/s3.5
200416.9°C10.8°C4.7°C29.1°C-4.4°C43 mm53%2.8 m/s3.4
200320.8°C13.7°C6.6°C30.9°C-7.1°C4 mm35%2.8 m/s3.9
200215.6°C8.9°C2.2°C23.4°C-7.4°C12 mm42%2.3 m/s3.8
200118.4°C11.2°C4.1°C30.4°C-2.8°C17 mm39%3.3 m/s3.8
200016.7°C10.0°C3.3°C28.0°C-3.5°C44 mm52%2.6 m/s3.6
199920.1°C12.2°C4.3°C28.4°C-3.4°C7 mm29%2.7 m/s4.1
199815.8°C9.1°C2.3°C25.2°C-2.6°C9 mm50%2.6 m/s3.7
199715.9°C9.3°C2.6°C30.0°C-4.2°C26 mm50%3.2 m/s3.8
199616.1°C9.9°C3.6°C29.1°C-5.7°C26 mm45%2.6 m/s3.5
199516.3°C9.1°C2.0°C26.0°C-3.5°C11 mm43%3.2 m/s3.9
199415.5°C8.9°C2.4°C24.9°C-3.9°C22 mm55%2.7 m/s3.7
199316.8°C10.3°C3.7°C28.7°C-4.7°C26 mm51%2.4 m/s3.6
199219.1°C12.5°C5.9°C31.9°C-0.2°C20 mm42%2.6 m/s3.7
199117.3°C10.6°C3.8°C27.8°C-9.3°C21 mm40%2.7 m/s3.7
199016.9°C9.6°C2.3°C29.6°C-4.9°C10 mm43%3.2 m/s3.7
198915.7°C9.4°C3.1°C25.9°C-5.9°C31 mm52%2.5 m/s3.5
1988 🔥22.5°C15.3°C8.1°C30.2°C1.2°C0 mm35%2.4 m/s4
198720.7°C13.1°C5.5°C29.9°C-0.2°C8 mm34%2 m/s4
198617.3°C10.2°C3.1°C23.0°C-3.3°C15 mm52%2.2 m/s3.9
198515.4°C8.3°C1.2°C23.6°C-4.7°C27 mm52%3 m/s3.6
198412.6°C6.6°C0.6°C27.0°C-5.8°C35 mm58%2.7 m/s3.2
198317.7°C10.9°C4.0°C24.2°C-0.7°C26 mm56%2.2 m/s—
198214.0°C7.7°C1.5°C22.7°C-4.2°C38 mm60%2.7 m/s—
198114.6°C8.1°C1.5°C24.4°C-2.8°C34 mm55%2.5 m/s—

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

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Twin Falls October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Twin Falls in October?▼

The average high in October is around 17.1°C with lows near 3.7°C (mean 10.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Twin Falls in October?▼

October averages 26 mm of rainfall in Twin Falls, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 83 mm in 2016.

What was the hottest October on record in Twin Falls?▼

The hottest October reached 33.2°C in 2010. The coldest dipped to -9.3°C in 1991.

Has October in Twin Falls 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 3.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.9°C to 18.7°C and overnight lows from 1.8°C to 5.1°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Twin Falls?▼

October is close to Twin Falls's year-round average and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 17.1°C daytime highs and 3.7°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Twin Falls?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Twin Falls, averaging 10.4°C.

What should I pack for Twin Falls in October?▼

For October in Twin Falls, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 17.1°C and lows of 3.7°C.

Is Twin Falls humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 49% — relatively dry.

How windy is Twin Falls in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 2.6 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 3.3 m/s (2001).

Which October had the most rainfall in Twin Falls?▼

The wettest October on record was 2016 with 83 mm. On average, October sees 26 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 Twin Falls 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.