Monthly Climate Summary

October 2026 Summary

Mostly Sunny 53°F

This monthly climate summary highlights temperature and precipitation trends, degree day totals, climate activity summaries, wind statistics, all-time monthly records, and the broader climate context. Use filters below to select a month and year, or view the latest summary directly.

Data is available from 2005 to present. The latest summary is available the first week of each month.

Monthly Climate Summary

Observed averages, totals, and departures from normal

Average Temperature

50.9°F

Normal: 51.4°F   
Departure: -0.5°F

Total Precipitation

1.56 in

Normal: 3.85 in   
Departure: -2.29 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.3 in   
Departure: -0.3 in

Warmest Day

75°F

October 2nd

Coldest Day

28°F

October 18th

Wettest Day

0.93 in

October 11th

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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Temperature and Precipitation Summary

Temperature and Precipitation Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st overcast 68°F 59°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
2nd overcast 75°F 60°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
3rd sunny 63°F 48°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
4th partly-cloudy 63°F 41°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
5th rain-shower 61°F 47°F 0.04 in 0.0 in
6th sunny 56°F 38°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
7th sunny 63°F 33°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
8th rain-shower 67°F 49°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
9th mostly-cloudy 63°F 42°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
10th mostly-cloudy 59°F 40°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
11th rain 56°F 42°F 0.93 in 0.0 in
12th rain-shower 64°F 51°F 0.05 in 0.0 in
13th rain-shower 68°F 58°F 0.09 in 0.0 in
14th mostly-cloudy 67°F 56°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
15th partly-cloudy 57°F 44°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
16th rain-shower 65°F 45°F 0.44 in 0.0 in
17th partly-cloudy 52°F 33°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th sunny 55°F 28°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th sunny 62°F 32°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
20th sunny 63°F 40°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st sunny 59°F 33°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
22nd sunny 63°F 35°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
23rd sunny 55°F 35°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th partly-cloudy 56°F 28°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
25th sunny 60°F 28°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
26th mostly-sunny 69°F 32°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
27th sunny 54°F 36°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
28th mostly-cloudy 55°F 30°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
29th sunny 65°F 41°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
30th rain-shower 58°F 45°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
31st sunny 53°F 35°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
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Warmest High
Coldest Low
Wettest Day
Snowiest Day
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Degree Day Summary

Heating and cooling degree days (base 65°F)

Heating Degree Days

438.5

Normal: 422.0   
Departure: +16.5

Cooling Degree Days

2.5

Normal: 0.0   
Departure: +2.5

Climate Activity Summary

Key temperature and precipitation patterns for the month

Days at or
Above 90°F

0

Days Above Freezing

31

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

0

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

4

Days with Precipitation

6

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

1.3 mph

Peak Wind Gust

27 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

W

October All-time Records

Highest and lowest observed extremes for October

Warmest Day

91°F

October 5th, 1941

Coldest Day

16°F

October 24th, 1969

Wettest Day

3.09 in

October 9th, 1903

Snowiest Day

6.5 in

October 4th, 1987

Climate Context

How this month compares to typical conditions

Monthly climate summaries compare observed weather to long‑term normals. Positive temperature departures indicate warmer‑than‑normal conditions, while negative departures reflect cooler‑than‑normal patterns. Precipitation and snowfall departures help highlight unusually wet, dry, or snowy months across Colonie, NY.