Morristown Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Morristown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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20.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
8.0°C
Avg Temp
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14.5°C
Avg Rain
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73 mm
Avg Humidity
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71%
Avg Wind
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0.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.6
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

Morristown October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Morristown, with average highs near 20.9°C and lows around 8°C (mean 14.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 73 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

Morristown October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Morristown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Morristown was 1984 — when the month averaged 18.3°C — while the coldest was 1988 at 10.2°C. Typical October days reach 20.9°C with nights near 8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.2°C→14.8°C-0.4°C
Max Temp21.5°C→21.2°C-0.3°C
Min Temp8.9°C→8.4°C-0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°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°C22 yr (49%)
14.5°C–16.8°C16 yr (36%)
16.8°C–19.0°C4 yr (9%)

Morristown October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the drier months in Morristown, averaging 73 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2014 with 154 mm, while the driest was 2000 at 4 mm.

Morristown October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Morristown during October averages 71%. The most humid October was 2002 at 83%, and the least humid was 2000 at 56%.

Morristown October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 3.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Morristown. The sunniest Octobers were 2001, 2010 and 2024 at 4.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2002 at 2.6.

Morristown October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Morristown during October is 0.6 m/s. The windiest Octobers were 2001 and 2011 at 0.7 m/s, while the calmest were 2002, 2004 and 2020, among others at 0.5 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Morristown

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

How October Ranks in Morristown

🔥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 Morristown Weather by Month

Morristown October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.9°C14.2°C14.6°C14.8°C14.9°C+1°C
Avg High20.3°C21.0°C21.0°C21.0°C21.3°C+1°C
Avg Low7.5°C7.3°C8.1°C8.6°C8.6°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain73 mm70 mm60 mm96 mm64 mm-9 mm

Extreme October Records in Morristown

🔥Warmest October34.3°C2019
🧊Coldest October-4.2°C2017
🌧️Wettest October154 mm2014
🏜️Driest October4 mm2000
🌬️Windiest October0.7 m/s2001

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Morristown have fallen by about 0.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of -4.2°C (2017) to a record high of 34.3°C (2019).

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Rainfall in October is one of the drier months, averaging 73 mm, with a wettest year of 154 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0.4°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Morristown?

A good time to visit Morristown

October is a good time to visit Morristown, with days averaging 20.9°C and nights around 8°C (mean 14.5°C, warmer than Morristown's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. June and September are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Morristown'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 →

Morristown Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Morristown, with average highs near 20.9°C and lows around 8°C (mean 14.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 73 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 73 mm of rainfall in Morristown, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 154 mm (2014), and the driest just 4 mm (2000). Humidity sits around 71% and average wind speed is 0.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.6 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 fallen by about 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.5°C to 21.2°C and overnight lows from 8.9°C to 8.4°C over the same span.
October Weather in Morristown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.4°C14.8°C8.2°C28.3°C3.1°C65 mm69%0.6 m/s3.9
202421.5°C15.3°C9.0°C26.7°C0.6°C8 mm73%0.6 m/s4.3
202322.1°C15.2°C8.4°C29.3°C1.0°C26 mm66%0.6 m/s3.6
202220.1°C13.0°C6.0°C25.5°C-2.0°C33 mm64%0.6 m/s3.9
202121.1°C15.8°C10.5°C27.1°C1.8°C122 mm81%0.6 m/s3.3
202021.5°C15.5°C9.5°C25.9°C0.1°C129 mm80%0.5 m/s3.7
201923.5°C16.9°C10.3°C34.3°C-0.3°C145 mm68%0.6 m/s3.6
201820.7°C15.1°C9.6°C30.1°C-0.2°C96 mm77%0.6 m/s3.6
201722.6°C15.7°C8.8°C29.5°C-4.2°C152 mm69%0.6 m/s4
201625.1°C17.6°C10.2°C30.1°C3.4°C17 mm62%0.6 m/s4.1
201519.7°C14.2°C8.7°C24.9°C-1.2°C119 mm76%0.6 m/s3.7
2014 🌧️19.8°C14.3°C8.7°C28.7°C0.3°C154 mm77%0.6 m/s3.3
201320.5°C14.6°C8.7°C28.4°C-3.2°C28 mm74%0.6 m/s3.6
201218.3°C12.8°C7.3°C24.8°C1.0°C78 mm76%0.6 m/s3.2
201119.3°C13.1°C6.8°C26.9°C0.8°C87 mm70%0.7 m/s3.8
201021.0°C14.1°C7.3°C28.2°C0.8°C84 mm64%0.6 m/s4.3
200918.3°C12.7°C7.2°C26.1°C-1.6°C135 mm82%0.6 m/s3
200820.7°C13.8°C6.8°C28.4°C-2.4°C41 mm63%0.6 m/s4
200724.5°C17.3°C10.0°C31.3°C-0.7°C56 mm65%0.6 m/s3.8
200618.3°C12.2°C6.2°C27.1°C-4.0°C93 mm73%0.6 m/s3.6
200522.3°C15.5°C8.7°C29.8°C-1.1°C34 mm68%0.6 m/s3.5
200421.5°C16.2°C10.9°C25.5°C1.4°C66 mm81%0.5 m/s3.1
200320.4°C13.9°C7.3°C25.5°C0.6°C38 mm71%0.6 m/s3.7
200220.8°C15.6°C10.3°C28.6°C2.4°C101 mm83%0.5 m/s2.6
200120.1°C12.9°C5.6°C26.1°C-3.6°C33 mm60%0.7 m/s4.3
200023.1°C15.6°C8.0°C29.6°C-2.2°C4 mm56%0.6 m/s4
199921.7°C14.4°C7.2°C27.3°C-0.5°C63 mm64%0.6 m/s3.9
199823.5°C16.2°C9.0°C29.4°C-1.5°C43 mm60%0.6 m/s4
199721.0°C14.2°C7.4°C28.9°C-1.7°C75 mm69%0.6 m/s3.7
199620.3°C13.6°C6.9°C27.5°C-0.6°C43 mm73%0.6 m/s3.6
199520.9°C14.1°C7.3°C27.3°C0.5°C113 mm74%0.6 m/s3.5
199421.1°C14.2°C7.4°C26.2°C-2.1°C65 mm72%0.5 m/s3.5
199320.5°C13.7°C6.9°C26.3°C-2.2°C53 mm69%0.6 m/s3.1
199219.5°C12.9°C6.3°C25.2°C-0.6°C80 mm72%0.6 m/s3.3
199121.5°C14.4°C7.3°C26.8°C0.2°C22 mm68%0.6 m/s4.1
199020.1°C14.0°C7.8°C27.4°C-0.6°C139 mm74%0.6 m/s3.7
198919.0°C12.9°C6.8°C26.1°C-1.5°C56 mm78%0.6 m/s3.7
1988 ❄️16.7°C10.2°C3.8°C26.9°C-3.3°C61 mm69%0.6 m/s3.4
198719.0°C11.2°C3.4°C25.1°C-2.8°C15 mm59%0.6 m/s3.8
198620.7°C14.8°C8.8°C29.8°C1.3°C99 mm72%0.6 m/s3.4
198522.6°C16.6°C10.6°C28.6°C2.7°C78 mm74%0.6 m/s3.1
1984 🔥24.1°C18.3°C12.4°C27.9°C3.4°C87 mm73%0.5 m/s2.9
198321.0°C14.6°C8.1°C28.6°C2.1°C90 mm70%0.6 m/s—
198220.5°C14.0°C7.6°C29.3°C-0.6°C75 mm73%0.5 m/s—
198119.5°C12.7°C6.0°C28.1°C-3.5°C92 mm69%0.6 m/s—

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

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Morristown October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Morristown in October?▼

The average high in October is around 20.9°C with lows near 8°C (mean 14.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Morristown in October?▼

October averages 73 mm of rainfall in Morristown, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 154 mm in 2014.

What was the hottest October on record in Morristown?▼

The hottest October reached 34.3°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to -4.2°C in 2017.

Has October in Morristown gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have fallen by about 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.5°C to 21.2°C and overnight lows from 8.9°C to 8.4°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Morristown?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Morristown and one of the drier months, so plan for around 20.9°C daytime highs and 8°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Morristown?▼

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

What should I pack for Morristown in October?▼

For October in Morristown, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 20.9°C and lows of 8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Morristown humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 71% — moderately humid.

How windy is Morristown in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 0.6 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 0.7 m/s (2001).

Which October had the most rainfall in Morristown?▼

The wettest October on record was 2014 with 154 mm. On average, October sees 73 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 Morristown 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.