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Appleton Weather in October

Appleton in October

The short of it: Appleton in October averages a high of 11 °C (52 °F) and a low of 3 °C (38 °F), with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 10 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 3° · rain 117 mm · daylight 10 h 41 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

October in Appleton brings afternoons near 11° and nights around 3°, with about 117 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from September to about 11°, with nights near 3°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 41 min in mid-October, 110 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates October 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Appleton runs warmer than most and wetter than most in October. Glenwood, 1 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

October in Appleton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus September
6° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus November
5° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 41 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

October averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GlenwoodNewfoundland and Labrador1 km W11°3°115 mm
GanderNewfoundland and Labrador18 km E11°4°114 mm
Norris ArmNewfoundland and Labrador30 km WNW11°3°113 mm
LewisporteNewfoundland and Labrador32 km NNW11°3°113 mm
EmbreeNewfoundland and Labrador38 km NNW11°3°114 mm
PeterviewNewfoundland and Labrador38 km WNW11°3°110 mm
BotwoodNewfoundland and Labrador40 km WNW12°3°109 mm
Birchy BayNewfoundland and Labrador42 km NNE11°3°109 mm

The Almanac · Appleton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
October
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from September to about 11°, with nights near 3°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Appleton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°107 mm21 km/h8 h 40 min✦
February-2°-11°100 mm20 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March1°-8°106 mm19 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-2°82 mm18 km/h13 h 38 min✦
May12°2°91 mm16 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦
June17°6°94 mm14 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
July22°11°95 mm14 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
August22°11°108 mm14 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
September18°8°120 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October11°3°117 mm17 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November6°-1°115 mm19 km/h9 h 4 min✦
December1°-6°114 mm20 km/h8 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Appleton in October

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Appleton in October?

Days average 11 °C (52 °F) and nights 3 °C (38 °F), with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from September to about 11°, with nights near 3°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is October a good time to visit Appleton?

The Almanac gives October 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Appleton in October?

In mid-October the sun is up for about 10 h 41 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 15 min in December to 16 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Appleton in October?

Hardly — October nights average 3 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Appleton in October?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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