Monthly Climate Summary

October 2010 Summary

Light Snow 34°F

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

48.7°F

Normal: 51.4°F
Departure: -2.7°F

Total Precipitation

6.97 in

Normal: 3.85 in
Departure: + 3.12 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.3 in
Departure: -0.3 in

Warmest Day

72°F

October 26th

Coldest Day

28°F

October 22nd

Wettest Day

2.92 in

October 1st

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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October 2010 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Rain 62°F 51°F 2.92 in 0.0 in
2nd Sunny 61°F 42°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
3rd Sunny 59°F 37°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
4th Rain 57°F 45°F 0.17 in 0.0 in
5th Rain 57°F 49°F 0.14 in 0.0 in
6th Rain 54°F 50°F 0.91 in 0.0 in
7th Rain Shower 63°F 49°F 0.44 in 0.0 in
8th Sunny 70°F 44°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
9th Sunny 61°F 41°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
10th Sunny 61°F 35°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
11th Mostly Cloudy 65°F 42°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
12th Partly Cloudy 60°F 39°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
13th Sunny 60°F 32°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
14th Rain Shower 59°F 31°F 0.37 in 0.0 in
15th Rain 49°F 44°F 0.68 in 0.0 in
16th Mostly Cloudy 53°F 36°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
17th Mostly Cloudy 61°F 34°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th Mostly Cloudy 56°F 34°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th Mostly Cloudy 51°F 29°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
20th Mostly Sunny 57°F 30°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Rain Shower 51°F 39°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
22nd Mostly Cloudy 44°F 28°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
23rd Rain Shower 54°F 31°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th Rain 52°F 38°F 0.05 in 0.0 in
25th Rain 65°F 36°F 0.59 in 0.0 in
26th Rain Shower 72°F 54°F 0.06 in 0.0 in
27th Rain 69°F 54°F 0.63 in 0.0 in
28th Mostly Sunny 69°F 45°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
29th Rain Shower 50°F 37°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
30th Mostly Cloudy 53°F 29°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
31st Rain Shower 48°F 32°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
Legend and Icon Key
Warmest High
Coldest Low
Wettest Day
Snowiest Day
Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rain Light Rain Rain Shower Drizzle Freezing Rain Snow Light Snow Snow Shower Snow Flurries Sleet Rain & Snow Wintry Mix Thunderstorm Haze

Degree Day Summary

Heating and cooling degree days (base 65°F)

Heating Degree Days

505.0

Normal: 422.0
Departure: + 83.0

Cooling Degree Days

0.0

Normal: 0.0
Departure: + 0.0

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)

6

Days with Precipitation

12

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

1.5 mph

Peak Wind Gust

30 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

WNW

All-time Monthly Records

Highest and lowest observed extremes for this month

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.