Crossville Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Crossville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
21.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
7.9°C
Avg Temp
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14.5°C
Avg Rain
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81 mm
Avg Humidity
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72%
Avg Wind
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0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+1.1°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Crossville October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Crossville, with average highs near 21°C and lows around 7.9°C (mean 14.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 81 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

Crossville October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Crossville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Crossville was 2016 — when the month averaged 18.1°C — while the coldest was 1988 at 10.3°C. Typical October days reach 21°C with nights near 7.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.1°C→15.3°C+0.2°C
Max Temp21.1°C→22.0°C+0.9°C
Min Temp9.0°C→8.6°C-0.4°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

10.0°C–12.3°C3 yr (7%)
12.3°C–14.5°C20 yr (44%)
14.5°C–16.8°C19 yr (42%)
16.8°C–19.0°C3 yr (7%)

Crossville October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the drier months in Crossville, averaging 81 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2014 with 207 mm, while the driest was 2000 at 7 mm.

Crossville October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Crossville during October averages 72%. The most humid October was 2009 at 85%, and the least humid was 1987 at 58%.

Crossville October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 3.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Crossville. The sunniest October was 2010 at 4.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2002 at 2.8.

Crossville October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Crossville during October is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Octobers were 2019, 2022 and 2024, among others at 0.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2021, 2023 and 2025, among others at 0.1 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Crossville

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

How October Ranks in Crossville

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Crossville Weather by Month

Crossville October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.8°C14.1°C14.6°C14.8°C15.4°C+1.6°C
Avg High20.2°C20.8°C21.0°C21.2°C22.0°C+1.8°C
Avg Low7.4°C7.3°C8.1°C8.4°C8.8°C+1.4°C
Avg Rain88 mm75 mm69 mm96 mm75 mm-13 mm

Extreme October Records in Crossville

🔥Warmest October35.7°C2019
🧊Coldest October-4.5°C1987
🌧️Wettest October207 mm2014
🏜️Driest October7 mm2000
🌬️Windiest October0.2 m/s1984

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Crossville have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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October has ranged from a record low of -4.5°C (1987) to a record high of 35.7°C (2019).

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Rainfall in October is one of the drier months, averaging 81 mm, with a wettest year of 207 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Crossville?

A good time to visit Crossville

October is a good time to visit Crossville, with days averaging 21°C and nights around 7.9°C (mean 14.5°C, warmer than Crossville's yearly average) and higher rainfall. June and September are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Crossville'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 →

Crossville Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Crossville, with average highs near 21°C and lows around 7.9°C (mean 14.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 81 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 81 mm of rainfall in Crossville, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 207 mm (2014), and the driest just 7 mm (2000). Humidity sits around 72% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.8 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 0.2°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Daytime highs rose from 21.1°C to 22°C while overnight lows fell from 9°C to 8.6°C, widening the gap between day and night.
October Weather in Crossville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202522.3°C15.6°C8.9°C29.3°C1.7°C87 mm70%0.1 m/s3.9
202423.9°C16.5°C9.1°C29.2°C0.2°C8 mm66%0.2 m/s4.4
202322.2°C15.5°C8.9°C30.1°C-0.6°C14 mm65%0.1 m/s3.8
202220.4°C12.9°C5.4°C26.4°C-2.2°C39 mm62%0.2 m/s4.2
202121.3°C16.1°C10.9°C28.2°C2.9°C155 mm84%0.1 m/s3.4
202021.9°C15.6°C9.3°C27.8°C0.5°C147 mm79%0.1 m/s3.8
201923.7°C16.7°C9.7°C35.7°C-0.6°C167 mm68%0.2 m/s3.6
201820.4°C14.9°C9.4°C29.3°C0.0°C62 mm80%0.1 m/s3.7
201722.1°C15.2°C8.3°C29.5°C-4.3°C142 mm72%0.2 m/s4.1
2016 🔥25.6°C18.1°C10.6°C30.9°C4.5°C12 mm63%0.2 m/s4.4
201520.2°C14.4°C8.6°C26.1°C-0.1°C90 mm78%0.1 m/s3.6
2014 🌧️20.0°C14.4°C8.7°C29.2°C0.1°C207 mm80%0.1 m/s3.7
201320.5°C14.4°C8.2°C28.5°C-4.3°C39 mm77%0.1 m/s3.8
201218.1°C12.4°C6.6°C24.1°C-1.8°C79 mm77%0.1 m/s3.4
201119.0°C12.8°C6.5°C26.5°C0.0°C84 mm73%0.2 m/s4
201022.5°C14.8°C7.0°C29.7°C0.1°C82 mm60%0.2 m/s4.5
200917.9°C12.4°C6.9°C26.3°C-2.1°C151 mm85%0.1 m/s2.9
200821.7°C14.5°C7.3°C29.1°C-2.2°C53 mm63%0.2 m/s4.2
200724.0°C16.9°C9.8°C31.7°C-0.2°C79 mm68%0.2 m/s3.9
200618.5°C12.2°C5.9°C28.4°C-3.4°C95 mm75%0.1 m/s3.9
200522.4°C15.3°C8.3°C30.3°C-1.7°C25 mm70%0.1 m/s3.8
200421.4°C16.3°C11.1°C25.4°C1.8°C95 mm82%0.1 m/s3.2
200320.3°C13.8°C7.3°C25.3°C0.4°C35 mm74%0.2 m/s3.6
200220.3°C15.2°C10.0°C28.7°C2.4°C92 mm84%0.1 m/s2.8
200119.9°C12.9°C5.9°C26.2°C-3.8°C58 mm64%0.2 m/s4.3
200023.7°C16.0°C8.2°C30.3°C-1.8°C7 mm61%0.2 m/s4.3
199922.1°C14.5°C7.0°C26.8°C-2.1°C70 mm64%0.2 m/s4.2
199824.1°C16.5°C9.0°C29.2°C0.1°C42 mm62%0.2 m/s4.2
199720.4°C13.8°C7.2°C29.1°C-2.6°C75 mm71%0.2 m/s3.8
199620.1°C13.7°C7.3°C24.8°C-0.5°C40 mm75%0.2 m/s3.8
199519.2°C13.1°C6.9°C26.7°C0.6°C154 mm80%0.1 m/s3.7
199420.6°C14.2°C7.7°C26.2°C-1.6°C74 mm74%0.1 m/s3.5
199320.3°C13.6°C7.0°C27.8°C-2.7°C53 mm71%0.1 m/s3.3
199219.6°C13.1°C6.6°C24.5°C-0.8°C70 mm75%0.2 m/s3.5
199121.3°C14.4°C7.6°C26.6°C-0.3°C50 mm70%0.1 m/s4.3
199020.7°C13.9°C7.0°C28.0°C-1.2°C117 mm72%0.2 m/s3.8
198919.3°C12.9°C6.6°C24.8°C-3.3°C52 mm80%0.2 m/s3.8
1988 ❄️16.9°C10.3°C3.7°C24.7°C-2.4°C54 mm71%0.1 m/s3.5
198719.2°C11.2°C3.1°C26.0°C-4.5°C13 mm58%0.2 m/s4.2
198620.6°C14.6°C8.7°C29.9°C0.9°C131 mm76%0.2 m/s3.5
198521.5°C16.0°C10.6°C26.8°C1.7°C73 mm81%0.1 m/s3
198423.5°C18.0°C12.4°C27.6°C1.8°C171 mm79%0.2 m/s3.1
198321.5°C14.9°C8.3°C28.9°C1.4°C108 mm71%0.1 m/s—
198219.8°C13.5°C7.2°C27.9°C-1.8°C61 mm76%0.1 m/s—
198119.3°C12.9°C6.4°C28.5°C-4.1°C126 mm72%0.1 m/s—

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

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Crossville October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Crossville in October?▼

The average high in October is around 21°C with lows near 7.9°C (mean 14.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Crossville in October?▼

October averages 81 mm of rainfall in Crossville, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 207 mm in 2014.

What was the hottest October on record in Crossville?▼

The hottest October reached 35.7°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to -4.5°C in 1987.

Has October in Crossville 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 0.2°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Daytime highs rose from 21.1°C to 22°C while overnight lows fell from 9°C to 8.6°C, widening the gap between day and night.

Is October a good time to visit Crossville?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Crossville and one of the drier months, so plan for around 21°C daytime highs and 7.9°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Crossville?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Crossville, averaging 14.5°C.

What should I pack for Crossville in October?▼

For October in Crossville, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 21°C and lows of 7.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Crossville humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 72% — moderately humid.

How windy is Crossville in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 0.1 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 0.2 m/s (1984).

Which October had the most rainfall in Crossville?▼

The wettest October on record was 2014 with 207 mm. On average, October sees 81 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 Crossville 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.