Monthly Climate Summary

October 2017 Summary

Mostly Cloudy 32°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

57.4°F

Normal: 51.4°F
Departure: + 6.0°F

Total Precipitation

2.43 in

Normal: 3.85 in
Departure: -1.42 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.3 in
Departure: -0.3 in

Warmest Day

77°F

October 5th

Coldest Day

32°F

October 17th

Wettest Day

1.09 in

October 29th

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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October 2017 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Sunny 63°F 39°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
2nd Sunny 67°F 41°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
3rd Sunny 71°F 41°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
4th Sunny 72°F 48°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
5th Mostly Sunny 77°F 54°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
6th Rain Shower 65°F 51°F 0.08 in 0.0 in
7th Rain 72°F 58°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
8th Rain Shower 77°F 62°F 0.15 in 0.0 in
9th Rain 73°F 62°F 0.33 in 0.0 in
10th Partly Cloudy 74°F 59°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
11th Rain 63°F 48°F 0.04 in 0.0 in
12th Rain Shower 60°F 43°F 0.04 in 0.0 in
13th Partly Cloudy 63°F 38°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
14th Mostly Cloudy 69°F 55°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
15th Rain Shower 74°F 58°F 0.24 in 0.0 in
16th Mostly Cloudy 62°F 41°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
17th Sunny 55°F 32°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th Sunny 68°F 41°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th Partly Cloudy 70°F 46°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
20th Sunny 67°F 47°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Mostly Sunny 72°F 41°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
22nd Mostly Cloudy 69°F 41°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
23rd Mostly Cloudy 70°F 49°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th Thunderstorm 72°F 63°F 0.37 in 0.0 in
25th Mostly Cloudy 64°F 54°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
26th Rain Shower 54°F 48°F 0.04 in 0.0 in
27th Partly Cloudy 60°F 42°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
28th Partly Cloudy 66°F 39°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
29th Rain 62°F 56°F 1.09 in 0.0 in
30th Rain Shower 67°F 47°F 0.04 in 0.0 in
31st Mostly Cloudy 55°F 41°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

248.5

Normal: 422.0
Departure: -173.5

Cooling Degree Days

12.5

Normal: 0.0
Departure: + 12.5

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)

0

Days with Precipitation

11

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

0.7 mph

Peak Wind Gust

28 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

SE

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.