Lenexa Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Lenexa

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
20.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
7.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
13.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
86 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
70%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+1.2°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Lenexa October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Lenexa, with average highs near 20°C and lows around 7.5°C (mean 13.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 86 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Lenexa October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Lenexa. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Lenexa was 2024 — when the month averaged 17.9°C — while the coldest was 2009 at 10°C. Typical October days reach 20°C with nights near 7.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp13.5°C→16.4°C+2.9°C
Max Temp19.4°C→23.1°C+3.7°C
Min Temp7.7°C→9.7°C+2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

10.0°C–12.0°C6 yr (13%)
12.0°C–14.0°C18 yr (40%)
14.0°C–16.0°C16 yr (36%)
16.0°C–18.0°C5 yr (11%)

Lenexa October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Lenexa, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2018 with 230 mm, while the driest was 2011 at 9 mm.

Lenexa October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Lenexa during October averages 70%. The most humid October was 1986 at 85%, and the least humid was 2024 at 49%.

Lenexa October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 3.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Lenexa. The sunniest October was 2024 at 4.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 2.7.

Lenexa October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Lenexa during October is 3.2 m/s. The windiest October was 1990 at 3.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1986 at 2.7 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Lenexa

🌅
Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How October Ranks in Lenexa

🔥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 Lenexa Weather by Month

Lenexa October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp12.9°C13.6°C13.3°C14.0°C15.7°C+2.8°C
Avg High19.0°C20.1°C19.2°C20.3°C22.4°C+3.4°C
Avg Low6.9°C7.2°C7.3°C7.8°C9.0°C+2.1°C
Avg Rain104 mm72 mm99 mm85 mm65 mm-39 mm

Extreme October Records in Lenexa

🔥Warmest October33.9°C2006
🧊Coldest October-6.2°C2019
🌧️Wettest October230 mm2018
🏜️Driest October9 mm2011
🌬️Windiest October3.8 m/s1990

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Lenexa have risen by about 2.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of -6.2°C (2019) to a record high of 33.9°C (2006).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 86 mm, with a wettest year of 230 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Lenexa?

A good time to visit Lenexa

October is a good time to visit Lenexa, with days averaging 20°C and nights around 7.5°C (mean 13.8°C, warmer than Lenexa's yearly average) and higher rainfall. September and June are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Lenexa'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 →

Lenexa Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Lenexa, with average highs near 20°C and lows around 7.5°C (mean 13.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 86 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 86 mm of rainfall in Lenexa, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 230 mm (2018), and the driest just 9 mm (2011). Humidity sits around 70% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.5 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 2.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.4°C to 23.1°C and overnight lows from 7.7°C to 9.7°C over the same span.
October Weather in Lenexa, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202523.6°C17.7°C11.8°C32.6°C3.4°C47 mm66%3 m/s3.4
2024 🔥25.8°C17.9°C10.0°C33.8°C2.5°C37 mm49%3.2 m/s4.5
202321.5°C15.3°C9.2°C33.9°C-5.1°C110 mm64%3.4 m/s3.5
202222.7°C15.1°C7.5°C29.9°C-4.6°C42 mm51%3.1 m/s4.1
202122.1°C16.0°C9.9°C32.4°C2.1°C128 mm72%3.1 m/s3.1
202018.5°C12.2°C5.9°C32.3°C-4.6°C25 mm66%3.3 m/s3.4
201916.2°C10.6°C4.9°C29.5°C-6.2°C63 mm78%3.3 m/s3.3
2018 🌧️18.6°C12.9°C7.2°C32.1°C-2.1°C230 mm79%2.8 m/s3.2
201720.6°C14.4°C8.2°C29.9°C-4.5°C115 mm71%3.7 m/s3.6
201621.9°C16.1°C10.3°C28.5°C1.6°C56 mm80%3.2 m/s3.5
201521.6°C15.1°C8.6°C29.8°C0.7°C33 mm64%2.8 m/s3.7
201420.0°C14.2°C8.4°C28.1°C-0.3°C158 mm75%3.1 m/s3.6
201320.0°C13.4°C6.8°C29.8°C-2.2°C118 mm68%3.2 m/s3.8
201219.4°C13.1°C6.9°C28.2°C-3.1°C36 mm64%3.4 m/s3.2
201122.7°C15.4°C8.2°C31.0°C-0.6°C9 mm54%3.3 m/s4.1
201021.7°C14.8°C8.0°C29.4°C0.7°C33 mm67%2.9 m/s4.2
2009 ❄️15.0°C10.0°C5.0°C23.1°C-0.3°C134 mm80%3.4 m/s2.8
200818.5°C12.7°C6.8°C25.7°C-2.9°C108 mm79%3.2 m/s3.6
200720.9°C15.0°C9.0°C30.4°C0.5°C169 mm75%3.5 m/s3.6
200618.3°C12.1°C5.9°C33.9°C-3.3°C88 mm68%3.3 m/s3.4
200519.0°C13.2°C7.4°C28.8°C-1.4°C92 mm77%2.9 m/s3.6
200420.6°C14.7°C8.9°C27.1°C1.7°C98 mm72%3.2 m/s3
200321.3°C14.4°C7.5°C29.1°C0.1°C25 mm70%2.8 m/s3.8
200216.8°C11.2°C5.5°C32.9°C-1.7°C108 mm72%2.8 m/s2.9
200119.6°C13.3°C7.0°C27.3°C-2.2°C67 mm70%3.4 m/s3.7
200022.3°C16.0°C9.7°C32.8°C-3.3°C102 mm69%3.1 m/s3.2
199920.9°C13.7°C6.5°C28.6°C-1.8°C18 mm65%3 m/s3.9
199819.7°C14.1°C8.5°C24.8°C2.8°C178 mm80%3.1 m/s3.5
199720.9°C14.6°C8.4°C32.5°C-5.6°C98 mm73%3.5 m/s3.6
199618.5°C12.6°C6.7°C26.3°C-1.4°C90 mm73%3.7 m/s3.6
199521.3°C14.4°C7.5°C30.0°C0.8°C19 mm61%3.5 m/s3.8
199420.8°C14.6°C8.4°C30.8°C-1.2°C69 mm70%2.8 m/s3.2
199316.4°C10.9°C5.4°C25.5°C-5.7°C48 mm81%2.9 m/s3.2
199220.3°C13.6°C7.0°C27.9°C-0.7°C57 mm71%2.9 m/s3.5
199121.5°C14.4°C7.4°C30.4°C-2.8°C86 mm62%3.6 m/s3.7
199020.8°C13.6°C6.3°C30.9°C-0.4°C59 mm63%3.8 m/s3.8
198919.3°C13.1°C6.8°C26.6°C-4.1°C98 mm74%3.1 m/s3.6
198818.2°C11.6°C5.0°C27.0°C-2.3°C15 mm62%2.8 m/s3.4
198718.0°C11.0°C4.1°C27.7°C-3.8°C52 mm64%3.1 m/s3.7
198618.2°C13.1°C8.0°C24.6°C-1.0°C133 mm85%2.7 m/s2.8
198518.1°C12.9°C7.7°C23.5°C0.2°C155 mm82%3 m/s2.9
198419.7°C13.8°C8.0°C28.0°C0.1°C165 mm76%2.9 m/s2.7
198320.2°C14.6°C8.9°C31.0°C0.4°C130 mm71%3.3 m/s—
198220.6°C13.6°C6.6°C30.6°C-1.5°C62 mm65%3.3 m/s—
198118.4°C12.8°C7.1°C30.1°C-4.6°C122 mm73%3.4 m/s—

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

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Lenexa October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Lenexa in October?▼

The average high in October is around 20°C with lows near 7.5°C (mean 13.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Lenexa in October?▼

October averages 86 mm of rainfall in Lenexa, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 230 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest October on record in Lenexa?▼

The hottest October reached 33.9°C in 2006. The coldest dipped to -6.2°C in 2019.

Has October in Lenexa 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 2.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.4°C to 23.1°C and overnight lows from 7.7°C to 9.7°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Lenexa?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Lenexa and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 20°C daytime highs and 7.5°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Lenexa?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Lenexa, averaging 13.8°C.

What should I pack for Lenexa in October?▼

For October in Lenexa, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 20°C and lows of 7.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Lenexa humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Lenexa in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 3.2 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 3.8 m/s (1990).

Which October had the most rainfall in Lenexa?▼

The wettest October on record was 2018 with 230 mm. On average, October sees 86 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 Lenexa 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.